{"id":6910,"date":"2014-03-12T17:41:29","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T16:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=6910"},"modified":"2014-03-12T17:41:29","modified_gmt":"2014-03-12T16:41:29","slug":"jacquelines-pick-of-whats-on-this-weekend-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/03\/jacquelines-pick-of-whats-on-this-weekend-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacqueline&#8217;s Pick of What&#8217;s On This Weekend!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pick-of-the-week.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6598\" title=\"pick of the week\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pick-of-the-week.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a>Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kids and Adults alike can try to scale the East Coast Adventure 35ft Climbing Tower at Kilbroney Park. \u00a0There is a coffee shop, kids playground and Mountain Bike Centre on site. \u00a0Kilbroney Park also offers camping and caravan pitches.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mulligan\u2019s Bar Cookstown are hosting a Father Ted quiz in aid of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland on Friday 14<sup>th<\/sup> March. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed as their favourite Fr Ted character. There will be a prize for the best dressed. Teams of 5. Entry \u00a35. Refreshments served on the evening. <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fermanagh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Monday 17<sup>th<\/sup> March Project St Patrick\u2019s main parade starts from the Lakeland Forum at 3pm then circles the Island Town. Expect to see battling Vikings and wake boarding leprechauns, \u00a0as well as the usual shenanigans.\u00a0\u00a0 Behold St Patrick\u2019s arrival in his traditionally unusual manner. Attractions include inflatable assault courses, bouncy castles, face painting, gelato\u2019s, candy floss and chocolate fountains as well as music and lough based displays to keep you entertained. All entertainment if free!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the 15th \u2013 17th March come and experience a weekend steeped in history, culture, tradition and of course fun, as Derry celebrates St Patrick\u2019s weekend with a special three day entertainment extravaganza, including the spectacular annual St Patrick\u2019s Day Carnival Parade. In keeping with the title Music City, the theme \u2018Music Myth and Magic\u2019 will enchant and beguile the crowds, as the city\u2019s streets become a stage for some of the finest musicians and performers around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Armagh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Saint Patrick in his chosen City of Armagh with a lively and varied festival showcasing the best of Armagh\u2019s culture, music, song and dance. Join in the celebrations in the ancient Cathedral City of Ireland from Thursday 13th\u00a0to Monday 17th\u00a0March 2014.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antrim<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A nerdish florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed in the Little Shop of Horrors, The Courtyard Theatre Thursday 13<sup>th<\/sup> March.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The University of Ulster has an impressive line-up for the 2014 Ulster Festival\u00a0of Art &amp; Design, which includes some of the most creative and inspiring minds\u00a0from the film, fashion, music and business worlds.\u00a0 Running from 10-14 March, the Festival will see nearly forty separate events\u00a0give the public a unique insight into the very best of international creativity and\u00a0innovation. www.ulsterfestival.com .<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more details on these and other events across Northern Ireland, news and competitions see www.whatsonni.com, follow us @whatsonni and like us at fb.com\/www.whatsonni. 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