{"id":4871,"date":"2012-08-28T07:47:55","date_gmt":"2012-08-28T06:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=4871"},"modified":"2012-08-28T07:50:17","modified_gmt":"2012-08-28T06:50:17","slug":"12-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2012\/08\/12-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-4\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Things to do in Northern Ireland Next Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/ourtimeourplace1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4832\" title=\"ourtimeourplace\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/ourtimeourplace1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"71\" \/><\/a>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 12 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (September 3 &#8211; 9).<\/h2>\n<p>For all events in ni2012 click on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/events\">www.discovernorthernireland.com\/events<\/a>, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/discovernorthernireland\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/discovernorthernireland<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The      Big Tickle Comedy Festival, The Playhouse, Co. Londonderry, <\/strong>September 1 &#8211; 14.\u00a0 The Big Tickle Festival returns with a      bang with an outstanding line-up of comedians including John Cooper      Clarke, Jason Byrne, Colin Murphy, Phil Nichol and Neil Delamere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In      the Court of&#8230; Duke Special, the MAC, Belfast<\/strong>, September 4 &#8211; 9. Taking over      the recently built MAC, Duke Special has been given the opportunity to      organise a week of music with a diverse range of athe big tickle cts including      the The Futureheads and DJ78.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go      Batty, Roe Valley Country Park, Co. Londonderry, <\/strong>September      6. Take the opportunity to hear from an expert and learn about the myths      and legends of these popular creatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hillsborough      Oyster Festival, Hillsborough, Co. Down, <\/strong>September 6 &#8211; 9. This world renowned      festival has become one of Northern Ireland\u2019s leading events often      attracting visitors from all over with the World      Oyster Eating Championships, live music and a Gourmet Food Market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Off The Hook, Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre,      Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, <\/strong>September 7 \u2013 8.\u00a0      Every prisoner\u2019s dream about getting let off the hook comes to life      in this riotous farce when Fed and Charlie \u2018spring\u2019 Harold Spook from prison      and try to find the hidden loot.\u00a0 <strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Benedict Kiely Literary Weekend,      Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Co. Tyrone<\/strong>, September 7-9.\u00a0      Based on one of the most pre-eminent 20th Century Irish writers,      this weekend will feature a variety of workshops and lectures, art exhibitions      and a guided bus tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Vikings Return, Maghery      Country Park, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, <\/strong>September 8 \u2013 9.\u00a0      A fun day out for the whole family including an authentic Viking      Banquet with a pig on a spit, children\u2019s amusements and birds of prey demonstrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>European Heritage Open Days, various venues across      Northern Ireland, <\/strong>September 8 \u2013 9.\u00a0      Many properties will be opening for free during this celebration      aimed at encouraging people of all ages to discover Northern Ireland\u2019s      rich and diverse architecture and heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My Generation: Art of the 60s and early 70s, Ulster      Museum, Belfast, <\/strong>until September 23.\u00a0      An exhibition showcasing the most exciting artistic developments of      the 60s and 70s including works by Bridget Riley, John Hoyland, Gillian      Ayres and Peter Philips.\u00a0 <strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Round the House &amp; Mind the Dresser, Fermanagh County Museum, Enniskillen Castle, Co. Fermanagh, <\/strong>until September 15.\u00a0 This exciting travelling exhibition gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Irish traditional music song and dance from the 1700s until the present day. <strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual Photographic Competition,      Belfast Zoo, <\/strong>until      September 21.\u00a0 This annual      competition challenges budding and amateur photographers to take a picture      of the animals during a visit to the zoo with five prize categories up for      grabs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sea Kayaking Evening, every      Thursday, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, Co. Down<\/strong>.\u00a0      Sea kayaking evenings aimed at      newcomers, the ideal way to get a taste of what Strangford Lough has to      offer paddlers.\u00a0      <strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For further information please contact Pauline Gormley from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on 028 9044 1650 or Alana Taylor of Duffy Rafferty Communications on 028 9073 0880.<\/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>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 12 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (September 3 &#8211; 9). For all events in ni2012 click on www.discovernorthernireland.com\/events, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/discovernorthernireland The Big Tickle Comedy Festival, The Playhouse, Co. 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