{"id":8130,"date":"2014-10-08T20:44:13","date_gmt":"2014-10-08T19:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=8130"},"modified":"2014-10-08T20:45:23","modified_gmt":"2014-10-08T19:45:23","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-58","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/10\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-58\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND NEXT WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (October 13-19).<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mourne Madness Trek, Donard Car Park, Mourne      Mountains, Newcastle, Co Down, <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6938\" title=\"discovernipink\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a><\/strong>October 18-19<strong>.<\/strong> Put your fitness      levels to the test and join Autism NI on the challenging Mourne Madness      Trek! \u00a0You will trek through the      stunning Mourne Mountain range in Newcastle and through unspoilt      wilderness reaching the summit of the magnificent Slieve Donard and Slieve      Bernagh.\u00a0 This challenge is a great      weekend adventure for walkers of all abilities and includes an overnight      stay in Meelmore Lodge situated in the heart of the Mournes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Donaghadee Ulster Scots Autumn      Festival, various, <\/strong><strong>Donaghadee, Co Down, <\/strong>October 15 \u201319<strong>. <\/strong>Donaghadee will celebrate its strong Ulster Scots link with a      weekend of Ulster Scots activities including concerts, historical      displays, cookery demonstrations, fireworks, a family fun day,      re-enactments and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Armagh Gaol Halloween Tour, Gaol      Square, Co Armagh,<\/strong> October 17-31.\u00a0      Armagh Gaol has seen and heard many ghostly goings-on since it      closed its doors in 1986, although some prison officers and prisoners      would suggest this has been going on for much longer. \u00a0On this special spooky Halloween tour,      you will be regaled with the harrowing stories associated with Armagh      Gaol\u2019s long history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Harry Hamilton and his Swing Band: The      American Songbook, The Burnavon, Cookstown, Co Tyrone<\/strong>, October 18. \u00a0Join Harry Hamilton and his swing band as      they take you on a musical journey through a century of American music. \u00a0This innovative collection of popular music      showcases the many \u201cGreat\u201d songs from the soundtrack of the 20th Century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Derek Ryan &amp; His Band, Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street,      Co Londonderry<\/strong>, October 15. \u00a0Derek      Ryan\u2019s rise to become one of the biggest stars of Irish Country music has      been phenomenal.\u00a0 In just over two      years few artists have made such an impact on the Irish country scene like      the Co Carlow singer songwriter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Queen&#8217;s Comedy &#8211; Howard Read, Felicity      Ward and Colin Murphy, Mandella Hall, Belfast<\/strong>, October 15. \u00a0Enjoy an evening of comic entertainment with      award winning comedians. \u00a0Comedy      genius Howard Read has appeared on some of the biggest TV shows in the      world.\u00a0 Compere for the night is      Colin Murphy, best known for RTE\u2019s The Panel and his BBC shows The Blame      Game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oktoberfest, The Quays Bar, Portrush, Co Antrim<\/strong>, October 16-19.\u00a0 Come and experience a bit of Bavaria at      The Quays Bar.\u00a0 With four days full      of fun and frolics including an extensive selection of German and foreign      beers, ciders, cocktails and cuisines, competitions, German themed fancy      dress, BBQ, music and more, it&#8217;s an event not to be missed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ghost in the Glens, Cushendall, Co Antrim<\/strong>, October 16-19.\u00a0 This is a Storytelling festival based in      Cushendall which will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Glens of      Antrim. \u00a0The festival will include      storytellers and musicians from the local area as well as featured guests      from the rest of Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nathan Carter in      Concert, Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh<\/strong>, October 15. Back by popular demand,      Country Music star Nathan Carter makes a welcome return to Ardhowen      Theatre\u2019s stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Juno and the Paycock,      Newry Town Hall, Newry, Co Down<\/strong>, October 14. \u00a0Juno and the      Paycock is one of the true classics of the Irish theatre.\u00a0 Written by Sean O\u2019Casey, the play looks      at the effects of the civil war on a Dublin household already crippled by      economic hardship and the efforts, mainly by the mother, to keep the      family on an even keel. \u00a0O\u2019Casey skilfully brings the audience member from laughter to tears      and back again in a flash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note some of the events require pre-booking.<\/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 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (October 13-19). 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