entertainment around south antrim

Gig 'N the Bann is a music and dance festival. The event that showcases the hugh depth of Ulster. Scots and Irish traditional musical talant that exists in Ulster and beyond....

The restaurant situated on the B148 at the southern entrance of the Glens of Antrim, may well be one of the most beautifully situated on the Irish coastline. Lynden Heights is family run and uses local fresh produce accompanied by tasty sauces and crisp vegetables. Superb views and scenery, and a comprehensive list of six fine wines complete the experience....

A Festival of Arts and entertainment , now in its 21st year in 2008. Featuring local, national and internatrional acts and performances with a programme of day and evening events, schools programme and education programme. Events Dates are from 01/10/08 to 18/10/08...

A fine example of our industrial heritage in this preserved coal-fired gasworks which was built in 1855 to light the town's street lamps. An audio visual presentation tells the history of the plant along with an exhibition of machinery and a huge array of gas powered equipment. Wheelchair access....

Local ceramics including Forge Pottery kitchen and domestic stoneware, deisgner jewellery, original watercolours set in brooches and pendants....

Medieval festivities include 'bouncy' castles in the imposing setting of Ireland's best preserved 'real' castle....

It was in the early 70s Tommy Magee and Barney Duffin set about bringing together, under the umbrella of Loughbeg CCE, those who had a keen interest in the traditional music, song and dance of Ireland. Very little is known about the early years as records can't be found but at that time the Branch held various music classes in a variety of instruments and boasts an All-Ireland U12 Miscellaneous title holder - Barry Magee in 1977....