{"id":9628,"date":"2015-07-30T11:11:05","date_gmt":"2015-07-30T10:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9628"},"modified":"2015-07-30T11:11:05","modified_gmt":"2015-07-30T10:11:05","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/07\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-84\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND NEXT WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; line-height: 110%;\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: 54.0pt; line-height: 110%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (August 3 &#8211; 9).<\/h1>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: 110%; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;\">\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; line-height: 110%; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 2.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 110%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>La      Traviata, Millenium Forum, Newmarket St, Co. Londonderry, <\/strong>August 7 &amp;      8<strong>. <\/strong>Enjoy this intensely      passionate and tragic opera, \u2018La Traviata\u2019 (The Fallen Woman) which      remains one of the most popular operas of all time! It is heartbreaking      and simply unforgettable, appealing directly to the emotions; it is an      opera beloved by every generation. From 7.30pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>Stendhal      Festival of Art 2015, Ballmully Cottage Farm, Limavady, Co. Londonderry, <\/strong>August      7 &amp; 8.<strong><span style=\"background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;\"> <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;\">This<strong> <\/strong>all-encompassing      music and arts extravaganza will celebrate its fifth anniversary at      Ballymully Cottage Farm. \u00a0Celebrating      the creativity of artists from all over Northern Ireland, Republic of      Ireland and further afield, Stendhal Festival of Art is much more than      just a music festival.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>2015 Metzler Ulster Grand Prix      Bike Week, <span style=\"color: #1e1e1e; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;\">11 Dundrod Road, Crumlin,      Co. Antrim, <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #1e1e1e; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;\">August 3 &#8211; 8.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #1e1e1e; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-size: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial;\"> <\/span>With its record-breaking speeds, packed grids and legendary      atmosphere, it really is in a class of its own. Leading riders including Guy      Martin, Michael Dunlop and Dean Harrison will battle it out for the final      silverware of the road-racing season in front of thousands of spectators.      And when the racing stops, the      paddock is a festival of entertainment for the whole family, with food      stalls and shows sure to keep everyone occupied. Check programme for      times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>Strangford Lough Boat Tour,<\/strong> <strong>Newtownards \/ Ards Visitor Information Centre, Co Down, <\/strong>August 9<strong>. <\/strong>Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and      experience the serenity of a trip around the beautiful and mystical      Strangford Lough. Enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating wildlife,      see where St Patrick first came ashore and discover how the Lough assisted      the pillage and plunder of Viking raiders on this insightful tour of one      of Northern Ireland&#8217;s most beautiful bodies of water. From 2-4pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>Fermanagh County Show, Exhibition      &amp; Auction Centre, Old Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, <\/strong>August 4-5.<strong> <\/strong>Fermanagh&#8217;s premier agricultural event, Fermanagh County Show      attracts 10,000 visitors from across Ireland, the UK and further afield. There      will be a food hall with over 200 stands and also cookery demonstrations, bungee      trampolines, bouncy castles, slides and lots more. Tue 4pm-10pm and Wed      10am-4pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>7 Hills Blues Festival, English      Street, Armagh, Co. Armagh, <\/strong>August 6-9. Already an established event on the Blues      calendar, this event grows each year providing musical therapy for all      ages. From Chicago Rhythm to Funk Style, this festival brings some the      finest Blues bands to the atmospheric streets of Armagh. Fringe events add      an artistic and family-orientated buzz to the Festival, with eateries and      shops getting involved to bring a real Blues feel to the whole City      Centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>Omagh Festival \u2013 Vintage Tea      Dance, Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, <\/strong>August 7<strong>. <\/strong>Omagh Festival are hosting a Vintage Tea Dance as part of      the Omagh Community Festival \u2013 why not come along to an afternoon of live      music, dance finished off with a cuppa and a chat?\u00a0 If you would like to attend this FREE      event please get your tickets from the Strule Arts Centre, everyone      welcome. From 2pm to 6pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>Portrush Flyer, Belfast to      Portrush, Co. Antrim, <\/strong>August      9.<strong> <\/strong>The world-famous Portrush      Flyer returns this year with a train departing from Belfast Central at      11.30am, travelling to Portrush and returning at 5.25pm. It will be a      traditional summer day out with around 4 hours at the seaside. Tickets can      be booked online or alternatively are available from the Visit Belfast      Welcome Centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>Belfast      Hills Heritage Festival, Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast, <\/strong>August 3-8.      Join the annual celebration into the Belfast Hills that promises to be      full of fun activities for all the family. The Belfast Hills Partnership\u2019s      week long summer programme of events will bring the Hills alive with      folklore, nature, entertainment and good healthy outdoor fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><strong>The      Heart of the Glens Festival 2015, Mill Street, Cushendall, Co. Antrim<\/strong>,      August 1-9. The &#8216;Heart of the Glens Festival&#8217; caters for all age groups,      from toddlers to grandparents. The programme includes the ever popular      &#8216;Theme Street Night&#8217; Ceili, the Lurig Run, the Family Fun Vintage Day and      of course Ireland&#8217;s longest &#8216;Waves of Tory&#8217;. Over 100 events throughout      the week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Please note some of the events require pre-booking. For more details on these and other events click on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/events\"><span style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: windowtext;\">www.discovernorthernireland.com\/events<\/span><\/a>, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/discovernorthernireland\"><span style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: windowtext;\">www.facebook.com\/discovernorthernireland<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (August 3 &#8211; 9). 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