{"id":8738,"date":"2015-03-09T09:45:44","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T08:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=8738"},"modified":"2015-03-09T09:56:04","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T08:56:04","slug":"here-is-jacquelines-pick-of-what%e2%80%99s-on-this-st-patrick%e2%80%99s-daymother%e2%80%99s-day-weekend-across-the-ni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/03\/here-is-jacquelines-pick-of-what%e2%80%99s-on-this-st-patrick%e2%80%99s-daymother%e2%80%99s-day-weekend-across-the-ni\/","title":{"rendered":"Here is Jacqueline&#8217;s pick of what\u2019s on this St. Patrick\u2019s Day\/Mother\u2019s Day  weekend across the NI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Down<\/h1>\n<p>There will be fun for everyone as Banbridge District Council host their annual St Patrick\u2019s Family Fun Day in Solitude Park on Saturday 14th March 2015. The craic kicks off at 2pm and runs until 4pm and will feature a host of performances and activities guaranteed to get you in the mood for a bit of a jig and a hoolie!<\/p>\n<h1>Armagh<\/h1>\n<p>Armagh City is a perfect destination for a short break this Saint Patrick\u2019s Festival as the place has something to suit every taste. Visitors have a wide range of accommodation options to choose from, including high quality hotels, bed &amp; breakfast and self-catering accommodation.\u00a0 Enjoy wonderful restaurants, take in an act at The Market Place Theatre, follow the session trail across the City and enjoy the Saint Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations as you soak up the atmosphere of Ireland\u2019s oldest City! See www.armagh.co.uk\/saintpatrick.<\/p>\n<h1>Fermanagh<\/h1>\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget Mum this weekend! Mother\u2019s Day\u00a0at Lough Erne Resort\u00a0is the perfect treat to say a huge thank you. \u00a0Enjoy a 4 Course Buffet lunch as well as a &#8216;Traditional Ice Cream Corner&#8217; with cones and candy treats for kids.\u00a0Prepared by Executive Head Chef Noel Mc Meel &amp; his team means this fabulous Mothers Day Buffet Lunch is a hugely popular event so book early!<\/p>\n<h1>Tyrone<\/h1>\n<p>The Mid Ulster Sports Arena Cookstown will open its doors for the first time ever this weekend forThe Mid Ulster Model Show, \u00a0in association with Cookstown District Council, in aid of Jennifer\u2019s Journey and Stewartstown Primary School. Thousands of people from all over Northern Ireland and beyond are set to converge on the show, running from 10am \u2013 6pm on Saturday 14th March.<\/p>\n<h1>Derry\/Londonderry<\/h1>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With free entry for anyone who can prove they are called Patrick, Shamrock Shenanigans at Springhill Moneymore is sure to be fine way to celebrate Saint Patrick. Discover the shamrock trail and enjoy craft activities, food and music from the Armagh Rhymers.\u00a0 Additional charge for Shamrock Trail.<\/p>\n<h1>Antrim<\/h1>\n<p>Celebrate all things Irish at the Giant\u2019s Causeway Visitor Centre this Saturday and Sunday to celebrate St. Patrick&#8217;s Day.\u00a0Leprechauns will be lurking on the family-friendly treasure trail (find them all and win a pot of gold!). There will \u00a0also be face-painting, balloon modelling, crafts and traditional music.<\/p>\n<h1>Belfast<\/h1>\n<p>Treat your Mother to a special Afternoon Tea at Titanic Belfast in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite featuring the stunning replica staircase! Live jazz music will add atmosphere to your afternoon as you dine on a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, superb cakes, sweets and freshly baked scones with clotted cream. Children\u2019s menu also available. Guests may use the Grand Staircase &amp; take photos.\u00a0 Afternoon Tea sitting take place every\u00a0twenty minutes\u00a0starting from\u00a012:20 until\u00a016:00.\u00a0 Book Online at www.TitanicBelfast.com<\/p>\n<p>Add your events free at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\">www.whatsonni.com<\/a>. Follow us on twitter @whatsonNI and on facebook at fb.com\/www.whatsonni.com for news, competitions and what\u2019s on near you.<\/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>Down There will be fun for everyone as Banbridge District Council host their annual St Patrick\u2019s Family Fun Day in Solitude Park on Saturday 14th March 2015. 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