festivals and fairs antrim

Set in Cushendall, Heart of the Glens, known for tis natural beauty and hospitality. 17th annual event. It reflects traditional village life through culture, environment, music and fun. Events include Irelands longest Waves of Tory and street party....

The oldest and largest fair in Ireland with over 250,000 people attending over two days....

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....

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...

Lisburn is set for a cultural double-whammy at this year’s St Patrick’s night celebrations, when Ulster-Scots meet St Patrick at Lagan Valley Island....

Classical Tour - Ariadne Daskalakis and Trio Vintage

Trio Vintage - a baroque ensemble from Germany - will now perform at:
The Heritage Council headquarters,
The old Bishop's palace,
beside St. Canice's Cathedral.

The start time will now be 8.15.

As places are limited please call 056 7761497 or email ...

The Ould Lammas Fair, held each year in Ballycastle on the last Monday and Tuesday of August, is one of Ireland's oldest fairs!
The exact origin of the fair is uncertain. One theory is that it began as a result of the occupation of the area around Ballycastle by the MacDonnells of the Isles in the early part of the sixteenth century....

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

During the middle of the summer there are a variety of some of the most spectacular ships from around the world coming to Belfast. Last year Tall Ships and 2 modern navy vessels were open to viewing by the public including the Tenacious (the largest tall ship built in the UK in the last 100 years) and the Jeanie Johnston (is a replica of one of the most famous ships to sail the Atlantic during the Irish famine)....

IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL FOOD INDUSTRY PUT IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The importance of supporting the local food industry is being highlighted in a new culinary event guaranteed to tantalize and tickle tastebuds which kicked off this week.

The ‘Great Belfast Food Week’ running from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 March – will promote all that is good about local food, its producers and those who bring it to our tables.

Top local chefs such as Paul Rankin, Nick P...