{"id":13609,"date":"2017-03-13T13:25:12","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T12:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=13609"},"modified":"2017-03-13T13:25:12","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T12:25:12","slug":"jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-whats-on-across-ni-this-st-patricks-day-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/03\/jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-whats-on-across-ni-this-st-patricks-day-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacqueline from\u00a0whatsonni.com\u00a0shares her pick of What\u2019s On across NI this St Patrick\u2019s day weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Down<\/h1>\n<p>Enjoy a fun day out at Castle Espie for the St. Patrick&#8217;s Day mid-term school break. On Friday 17th March enjoy the LEGO brick trail, a display from Karl Mantella Zoo-2-You and special themed treats at The Kingfisher Kitchen!<\/p>\n<h1>Armagh<\/h1>\n<p>From Friday 17th \u2013 Sunday 19th March your visit to the Navan Centre will also include a special opening of the Iron Age Dwelling.\u00a0 This is a pre-season chance to meet with the Celtic characters as they relive Celtic life.\u00a0 Over the weekend they will be making pottery, weaving belts and of course cooking.\u00a0 Join in and experience life as a Celt as you step back to a time gone by.<\/p>\n<h1>Fermanagh<\/h1>\n<p>The St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Parade and Fun Day returns to Enniskillen this Friday for its 7th year and headlining the parade this year is a spectacular entry featuring moving inflatables.\u00a0The fun starts at the Broadmeadow with the a range of free activities including bouncy castles, balloon modellers, face painting, zorbs and wandering mascots for all your selfie needs. New this year is a climbing tower. Freebies on the day will also see chocolate fountains, green candy floss and Lilley&#8217;s famous themed gelato in abundance.\u00a0On the water, we welcome back our battling Ardglass Vikings, Jet Men, Wakeboarding Leprechauns and as is now tradition, St Patrick himself will be making his amphibious arrival via Castle Island.<\/p>\n<h1>Tyrone<\/h1>\n<p>Join the Ulster American Folk Park this St Patrick&#8217;s Day and attend the &#8220;American Wake&#8221;. Countless thousands of people left Ireland in the 18th and 19th Centuries. For many, the hours before departure became known as the &#8216;American or Living Wake&#8217;. Watch this dramatic re-enactment complete with music and song. Performances at Noon and 2.00pm.<\/p>\n<h1>Derry\/Londonderry<\/h1>\n<p>Join Hugo Duncan and friends in a St. Patrick\u2019s night country Jamboree at the Riverside Theatre Coleraine this Friday. This will be an action packed evening of music and comedy. Joining Hugo will be Barry Kirwan &#8211; nominated for new comer of the Year Award at RTE&#8217;s Country Music Awards, the Blue Jean Country Queen Shauna McStravock, the Mighty 143 himself, Box Car Brian and the country music legend that is Brian Coll!<\/p>\n<h1>Antrim<\/h1>\n<p>Raceview Mill in Broughshane will be playing host to a very special food and craft market this St Patricks day. There will be\u00a0live music, entertainment for the children, and over 40 artisan traders in the market hall from 11am &#8211; 3pm.\u00a0Raceview operates a\u00a0dog friendly policy, so feel free to bring along your fury friend also.\u00a0 Visitors can also enjoy a walk along the Butterfly Riverside Path, a cup of coffee and freshly baked scone in the\u00a0Red Brick Coffee House\u00a0and pick up a gift or two in any of the\u00a036 little artisan businesses\u00a0located along the pretty village street at Raceview.<\/p>\n<h1>Belfast<\/h1>\n<p>The Merchant Hotel\u2019s Fabulous Fashion Teas return on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March with four fashion-forward shows presenting the must-have looks from cutting-edge local designers and leading designer boutiques.\u00a0 Featuring carefully chosen local designers and high-end boutiques, these are fashion shows with a difference!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00adFor more details on these events and to add your events free go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/\">whatsonni.com<\/a>. Follow us on twitter @whatsonNI and on facebook at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fb.com\/www.whatsonni.com\">fb.com\/www.whatsonni.com<\/a>\u00a0for news, competitions and what\u2019s on near you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Down Enjoy a fun day out at Castle Espie for the St. Patrick&#8217;s Day mid-term school break. On Friday 17th March enjoy the LEGO brick trail, a display from Karl Mantella Zoo-2-You and special themed treats at The Kingfisher Kitchen! 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