{"id":21540,"date":"2023-07-20T11:31:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T10:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=21540"},"modified":"2023-07-20T11:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T10:32:49","slug":"10-things-to-do-this-week-across-ni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2023\/07\/10-things-to-do-this-week-across-ni\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to do this Week Across NI"},"content":{"rendered":"

10 things to do in Northern Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are ten exciting things to do 24 \u2013 30 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \"\"The Super Cup<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> County Antrim & County Londonderry,<\/strong> 24-30 July. <\/strong>Grab some football boots and help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the youth tournament which was the launchpad for footballing greats like Marcus Rashford and David Beckham. Formerly The Milk Cup, the event will see 64 teams from across the world compete at 19 venues in Coleraine, Ballymena, and Newtownabbey. There\u2019ll be three age groups for boys: U13, 14 and 16 and for girls there two groups U14 and 16. The Elite Challenge will host four Premier League teams, including Manchester United, Liverpool, Valencia, and Hertha Berlin.<\/li>\n
  2. Family Ceili<\/a><\/strong>, Belfast, County Antrim 30 July. <\/strong>A free ceili on the Titanic Slipway with performances by The Blackwater Ceili Band, and Niall Hanna and a five-hour music session on the deck of The SS Nomadic.<\/li>\n
  3. Paddle and Pizza<\/strong>, Strangford Lough, County Down, 30 July. <\/strong>Visit To celebrate \u201cNational Friendship Day\u201d when you book two places on this experience the third is free! After learning the basics of staying afloat on a Stand-Up Paddleboard, Joe your instructor will guide you around Ballymorran Bay and the little Islands of this enchanting lough. Then it\u2019s back to Tracy\u2019s kitchen for homemade pizza.<\/li>\n
  4. Whiskey Week<\/a><\/strong>, Belfast, County Antrim,<\/strong> 24-30<\/strong> In its 5th year enjoy exclusive dining and drink collaborations with well-known bars and restaurants. As well as whiskey tastings and cocktails enjoy an eclectic mix of live music, comedy, food collaborations, heritage walking tours, theatrical experiences, Irish dancing, distillery days and much more. The events are in 18 venues city wide representing over 30 brands and distilleries.<\/li>\n
  5. Fiddler\u2019s Green Festival<\/a> <\/strong>,<\/a><\/strong> Rostrevor, County Down, 26-30 July. <\/strong>Prepare to immerse yourself in the rich heritage and vibrant atmosphere of the village which helped inspire CS Lewis\u2019s Narnia. Starting out in the 1980\u2019s the festival is now engrained in the fabric of this beautiful spot, attracting talented musicians from across the globe as well as showcasing local talent. There\u2019s something for all the family including workshops, ceili dancing and a lunchtime folk club.<\/li>\n
  6. FRS GAA World Games 2023<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> Dungiven, County Londonderry, 24-27 July. <\/strong>The free event celebrates Gaelic games across the world. 97 teams from countries as far flung as South Africa and the Middle East will descend on the northwest to play football, hurling and camogie. As well as all the sporting action there\u2019ll be live music, a family fun zone packed with activities, guest speakers, delicious food experiences, and of course the chance to enjoy Derry\u2019s world-famous hospitality during your visit. Don\u2019t miss the thrilling final which takes place in the city\u2019s Celtic Park on July 28th.<\/li>\n
  7. Beaghmore Stones,<\/a><\/strong> Cookstown, County Tyrone<\/strong>, see website for availability. <\/strong>Explore this atmospheric early bronze age site which translates as \u201cbig place of birch trees\u201d reflecting the woods that would have been cleared by neolithic farmers. Stoll among its seven stones circles and mystical cairns which were uncovered accidently by a peat cutter eighty years ago. Immerse yourself in history in the shadow of the majestic Sperrin mountains.<\/li>\n
  8. Gosford Go Karting<\/a><\/strong>, Markethill, County Armagh, see website for availability. <\/strong>Family Fun for those who feel a need for speed this summer! Experience the powerful thrill of racing on an outdoor tarmac track near Gosford Forest Park. There are practice sessions for children aged eight years upwards on junior karts and intermediate and Grand Prix karts geared for the more competitive adults out there.<\/li>\n
  9. Clogher Valley Show<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> Augher, County Tyrone<\/strong>, 26 July<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s the farm animals, the food, or the funfair, there\u2019s plenty to entertain the whole family. It\u2019s a fantastic showcase for hundreds of cattle, sheep, and horses with plenty of rare breeds on show too! Enjoy the vintage displays and craft among the judging rings.<\/li>\n
  10. Yoga on the Lake<\/a><\/strong>, Aghnablaney<\/strong>, County Fermanagh<\/strong> 30 July. <\/strong>Join Have a morning of mindfulness overlooking the fabulous waters of Lough Erne, then experience the giant embrace of a cooling dip and sauna followed by a well-earned lunch at The Bay, Lough Finn. This location is all about instilling quiet calm with sustainability at its core.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    For more information on what\u2019s on or to plan a short break in Northern Ireland, visit https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    10 things to do in Northern Ireland Here are ten exciting things to do 24 \u2013 30 July The Super Cup, County Antrim & County Londonderry, 24-30 July. Grab some football boots and help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the youth tournament which was the launchpad for footballing greats like Marcus Rashford and David Beckham. … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21540"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21540"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21540\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21544,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21540\/revisions\/21544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}