{"id":7318,"date":"2014-05-23T10:44:36","date_gmt":"2014-05-23T09:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=7318"},"modified":"2014-05-23T10:47:55","modified_gmt":"2014-05-23T09:47:55","slug":"rathlin-sound-and-sights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/05\/rathlin-sound-and-sights\/","title":{"rendered":"Rathlin Sound and Sights"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s here! The Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival begins today\u00a0and runs until Sunday 1st<\/sup> June 2014 with much to see, eat and hear! With a perfect mix of entertainment, sailing and artisan food on offer there is something for everyone.<\/h1>\n

\"\"<\/a>Caroline Carey, Tourism Development Officer, Moyle District Council said, \u201cThroughout the festival we have a host of activities for all ages and interests. We believe Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival 2014 has the perfect mix of activity and entertainment for everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdd to that, the breathtaking backdrop of the Causeway Coast and Glens and really, where else would you want to be.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the festival starting on Friday 23rd <\/sup>May the whole family can begin with planning their dressing up outfits. The children\u2019s Fancy Dress Parade is on Friday 23rd<\/sup> May at 6.30pm leaving from the majestic Tall Ship in Ballycastle Harbour to parade through the town to the Diamond.<\/p>\n

\u201cLater in the evening the adults can show off their best Elizabeth Swann and Captain Jack Sparrow at the Pirate themed Fancy Dress Disco at Halo, Ballycastle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over the following week there is much to do so don\u2019t miss the opportunity to discover a hidden talent for sand sculpture design in the competition on the beach on Saturday 24th<\/sup> May.\u00a0 Why not explore the Ballycastle town where the independent retailers have dressed their windows especially for the Festival courtesy of Ballycastle Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

Allow yourself to get away from the hustle and bustle of the seafront by taking a trip to Rathlin, where you can soak up the fascinating history of this ancient island at one of the many talks and exhibitions taking place for the duration of the festival.<\/p>\n

The Blessing of the Boats on Monday 26 May is an ancient ceremony which has been brought back to life for the festival and a must see for anyone with an interest in maritime heritage.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s just one of the cultural events at the festival, which includes the traditional Curragh Racing at Ballycastle Seafront and the launch of an ancient Drontheim from the Harbour on Rathlin.<\/p>\n

Michael Cecil of the Rathlin Community and Development Association said, \u201cThis festival is an opportunity to chronicle the unique maritime heritage of these communities and celebrate the special relationship between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith all the activities and locations to choose from at this year\u2019s Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival it\u2019s going to be hard to decide where to begin so why not use our highlights guide to make your festival experience, plain sailing,\u201d concluded Paul Kerrigan, Ballycastle Community Development Group.<\/p>\n

Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival is brought to you by Moyle District Council, Ballycastle Community Development Group and the Rathlin Development & Community Association, and sponsored by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.<\/p>\n

For further information about the festival log on to www.heartofthecausewaycoastandglens.com\/maritimefestival<\/a> or contact Ballycastle Visitor Information Centre 028 2076 2024.<\/p>\n

At a glance activities.<\/h1>\n

Friday 23rd<\/sup> May 2014<\/h2>\n

The Tall Ship sailing from Ballycastle Harbour<\/p>\n

Seafood BBQ, The Diamond, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Saturday 24th<\/sup> May 2014<\/h2>\n

Various Sailing Taster Lessons, Beach and Marina, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Ballycastle Sailing Regatta<\/p>\n

Cookery Demonstration, Seafront Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Street Entertainer Competition, Seafront Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Cabaret Evening with Kaz Hawkins, The Marine Hotel, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Sunday 25th<\/sup> May 2014<\/h2>\n

Various Sailing Taster Lessons, Beach and Marina, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Cookery Demonstration by Jenny Bristow, Seafront, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Ballycastle Big Lunch, Seafront, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

\u2018Big Heads\u2019, The Giants from Giant\u2019s Causeway, Seafront Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Monday 26th<\/sup> May 2014<\/h2>\n

Blessing of the Boats, Marina, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Showing of \u2018The Shore\u2019, Ferry Terminal, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Tuesday 27th<\/sup> May<\/h2>\n

Ship Wreck Exhibition, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Ciaran Dempsey, Traditional Music gig, Marquee, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Murder Mystery Event, Marquee, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Wednesday 28th<\/sup> May<\/h2>\n

Guided Walk of Ballycastle Maritime Heritage, Meet at Visitor Information Centre<\/p>\n

\u2018The Celtic Mist\u2019, Irish Whale & Dolphin Group\u2019s vessel, Seafront, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

\u2018Tales of an Explorer\u2019, Talk by Jonathan Shackleton, cousin of Ernest, Manor House, Rathlin<\/p>\n

Thursday 29th<\/sup> May<\/h2>\n

Drontheim Launch, Harbour Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Exhibition by Dept. of Environment Marine Division, Marquee, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Friday 30th<\/sup> May<\/h2>\n

Ardglass Vikings arrive in Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Boat Trip, Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge & Seabirds of Rathlin, from the Marina, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Ballycastle Market on Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Hugo Duncan live from the Marquee, Rathlin Island, 1pm-3pm<\/p>\n

Ardglass Viking arrive on Rathlin<\/p>\n

Idylicc Dolls live at the Marquee, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Saturday 31st<\/sup> May<\/h2>\n

Comhaltas groups, Marquee, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Ulster Wildlife Touch Tanks, Marquee, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Drontheim, Curraigh and Viking displays, Seafront Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

\u2018Across The Water\u2019 multi media performance, Seafront, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Sunday 1st<\/sup> June<\/h2>\n

Boat Trip, Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge & Seabirds of Rathlin, from the Marina, Ballycastle<\/p>\n

Goats Don\u2019t Shave, Marquee, Rathlin Island<\/p>\n

Rathlin\u2019s Big Lunch, Seafront, Rathlin Island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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