Garden Show Ireland
18 May 2012 - 21 May 2012
With over 25,000 people from throughout Ireland and beyond visiting the event, Garden Show Ireland is firmly established on the...
N.I Hospice Walk in the Mournes
19 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
Start & Finishing Point: Donard Car Park, Newcastle
Lough Lively celebrates "The Shore"
19 May 2012 - 19 May 2012
Have you ever seen or touched an American oscar? You will have the opportunity at Lough Lively celebrates “The Shore” taking place...
Meet the Monks at Grey Abbey
19 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
Meet the Cistercian Monks who will introduce you to their way of life and prayer with demonstrations of calligraphy and...
Meet the Maker - Craft Workshop with Glass Artist, Irene McBride of Discovery Glass
19 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
‘Create a Tiffany Lightcatcher’
2012 Portaferry Proms
19 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
Join us for the first of our 2012 Portaferry Proms when Craig Ogden, the internationally recognised guitarist, and favourite of...
Ireland Coast to Coast Multisport Race
19 May 2012 - 20 May 2012
Traversing the country in a west to east format the route of the 26 Extreme Coast to Coast Multisport Race across Ireland will...
Meet the Monks at Nendrum Monastic Site
20 May 2012 - 21 May 2012
St Machaoi is said to have founded this site with St Patrick's blessing. Learn about the "daily grind" from the Early Christian...
14th Annual International Guinness Blues on the Bay Festival
24 May 2012 - 29 May 2012
The events include music workshops, jazz picnic in the park, blues busking competitions, tall ships and over 90 free fantastic...
Friday Night Live with Linley Hamilton
25 May 2012 - 26 May 2012
Bring a bottle, sit back, relax and enjoy the best affordable live music in town. Belfast Trumpeter Linley Hamilton is a recent...
Ards Comedy Festival
25 May 2012 - 28 May 2012
On the Saturday we are pleased to present our Titanic Night of
Meet the Man at Arms at Audley's Castle
26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012
Meet the 15th Century Man at Arms who will explain his part in defending a medieval tower house and display his costume and...
Strangford Lough Boat Trips
27 May 2012 - 20 Aug 2012
The boat trips take approximately an hour and a half and are suitable for all age groups.
Meet the Man at Arms at Sketrick Castle
27 May 2012 - 28 May 2012
Meet the 15th Century Man at Arms who will explain his part in defending a medieval tower house and display his costume and...
"The Boat Factory" A play by Dan Gordon
30 May 2012 - 01 Jun 2012
The current generations of Andrews Hall users know the hall as the home of Andrews Memorial Primary School's renowned plays. Each...
Bird Watching Morning
31 May 2012 - 01 Jun 2012
Join Dot Blakely our resident expert, to find out more about birds in and around the grounds.
South Eastern Regional College Photography Exhibition
01 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012
Display of work by staff & students based at South Eastern Regional College.
Cultra Hill Climb
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Motoring enthusiasts are getting in gear for this year’s much anticipated Cultra Hillclimb event at the Ulster Folk & Transport...
China Painting Workshop - Donald Nelson
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Donald, who was trained by the Head China Painter at Royal Worchester Pottery, will guide and help you to China Paint a piece of...
Art in the Loft - Workshop with Mike Yeomans‘Using photographs in the development of a painting’
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Artist Mike Yeomans will lead this workshop which is suitable for beginners. Participants should bring at least 4 colour...
Turn O' the Tide Festival
02 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
The annual “Turn O’ The Tide” festival, celebrates Strangford Lough's ancient and modern maritime traditions, and its world...
Stag and Hen Adventures
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Session durations: Mornings (10-12.30) or afternoons (2-4.30)
Meet the Monks at Newtownards Priory
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
A Blackfriars master and novice inhabit the beautiful covered stone doorway converting it into a scriptorium for the day. Learn...
Turn 'O The Tide Festival - Strangford Lough Seaweed Squelch
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Get your hands on red, green and brown seaweed in all shapes and sizes. Rejuvenate your skin with its silky gel, make beautiful...
Ards Puppet Festival
02 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
Now in its 11th year, the Ards Puppet Festival has become a firm family favourite, offering people of all ages the opportunity to...
Cloghy Rocks Seal Watch
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Join Northern Ireland Environment Agency experts for a unique opportunity to watch seals up close in their natural habitat at...
Turn 'O The Tide Festival Strangford Lough - The Yurt
02 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Seaweed art, heritage pyramids, storytelling and lots of fun activities all day in the Yurt.
Painting Workshop - Mike Yeoman
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Artist Mike Yeomans will lead this workshop which is suitable for beginners. Participants should bring at least 4 colour...
Jubilee Celebrations - Bangor
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Come along to Bangor Town Centre for fantastic family fun to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.
IDRA Northern Championship & Laser 2000 Championship
02 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
Get ahead of the 2012 Olympics witht the IDRA Northern Championship & Laser 2000 Championship. The Irish Dinghy Racing Association...
‘Exploring Colour; people and places’ an Exhibition of work by Mike & Maggie Yeomans
02 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012
The Drawings, Paintings and Ceramics in this exhibition focus on the wide range of colour found in images of people and places...
Big Birthday Bonanza - Exploris Aquarium
02 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012
Join us for our Big Birthday Weekend and help us celebrate 25 years. There will be puppet shows, drop in puppet making workshops...
Crawfordsburn Lifestyle Green 2012
03 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
The extended Jubilee weekend in early June is the ideal time to head to this event that brings affordable, realistic and...
Conservation Skills Series, Nature Reserve Management
03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
What have ponies and conies to do with dune land, flowers and rare butterflies? Come along and you will find out more from one of...
Van Morrison - Dinner & Show, Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
03 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Van Morrison - Dinner and Show at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa - "The road to coney island"
Meet the Monks at Struell Wells
03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Meet the medieval monks who tended the church and wells and learn about their connection with St Patrick.
Chicken Licken - Puppet Show @ Castle Espie
03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Ards Puppet Festival will be performing the
Newry City Marathon
03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Think you could outrun Usain Bolt? Why not warm up for the 2012 Olympics at the Newry City Marathon- Full Marathon, Half Marathon...
Friday Fun Sailing Nights - Donaghadee Sailing Club
04 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012
This is your chance to try your hand at
Light A Beacon for the Queen's Diamond Jubliee at Slieve Donard
04 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
LIGHTING A BEACON AT THE HIGHEST POINT OF NORTHERN IRELAND - SLIEVE DONARD
International Bread Festival - Rise Up and Celebrate
04 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
Bread demonstrations, Taster sessions, Local food producers, Artisan breads, Bread talks, Speciality foods, Entertainment,...
Jubilee Jamboree @ The Ark Farm, Newtownards
04 Jun 2012 - 06 Jun 2012
This is a Jubilee two day event with
Hill Walking Skills 2 Day
04 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
Discover the breathtaking activity of Hill Walking in the tranquil Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland on our 2 day beginners...
Magic Show at Delamont Country Park
04 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
Situated on the shores of the stunning Strangford Lough, amidst rolling countryside, Delamont offers you the chance to 'get away...
A Space for Glass Exhibition - The Space, Ards Crafts
05 Jun 2012 - 27 May 2012
An exhibition of work by glass artist, Irene
Downy Duckling Tours @ Castle Espie
06 Jun 2012 - 28 Jun 2012
Get up and close to nature’s little wonders.
N.I Olympic Torch Relay - Down District
07 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012
The Olympic Flame is expected to travel for 70 days an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and...
Behing-the-Scenes Tours @ Castle Espie
09 Jun 2012 - 11 Jun 2012
Join our Wildlife Reserve Manager and learn exactly what it takes to run the Castle Espie Wildfowl and Wetland Centre day to day.
Mourne Way Challenge Walk - 26 Miles
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
26 Extreme are pleased to announce that the 2012 Mourne Way Challenge Walk is set to take place on Saturday 9 June 2012. Following...
Mourne Way Ultra Marathon - 52 Miles
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
26 Extreme are pleased to announce that the 2012 Mourne Way Ultra Marathon is set to take place on Saturday 9 June 2012. Following...
East Coast Adventure, Warrenpoint & Rostrevor
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
26Extreme & Mourne Way Marathon 9th June Adventure Day
Ards Festival of Speed
09 Jun 2012 - 11 Jun 2012
The 2012 Ards Festival of Speed is back in its second year after storming onto the events scene in 2011. In only 12 months the...
Mourne Way Marathon
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
26 Extreme are pleased to announce that the 2012 Mourne Way Marathon is set to take place on Saturday 9 June 2012. Following on...
'Gala Day' at the Somme Heritage Centre
10 Jun 2012 - 11 Jun 2012
Come along and enjoy a family day out at the Somme Heritage Centre - military displays, mini battlefields tour, raffles, darts and...
Seamus O'Neill Summer School
15 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012
Séamus Ó Neill (1910-1986) was from Clarkhill, a town land just outside Castlewellan. He produced a great variety of literary work...











