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...
Behind the Scenes - Meet Mary at Castle Ward
25 May 2012 - 25 May 2012
Maintaining a18th century eccentric house with two distinctly different styles of classical and gothic further requires an...
Ards Comedy Festival
25 May 2012 - 28 May 2012
On the Saturday we are pleased to present our Titanic Night of
Steam Trains large and small excursion to Bangor
26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012
The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland will be starting its mid-summer steam train season by offering people a unique and...
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...
Music in the garden
27 May 2012 - 28 May 2012
Bring your picnic and settle down with your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of music on the lawn in a beautiful setting...
The Owl Man
27 May 2012 - 28 May 2012
Come along and join the Owl Man and his friends who will bring a selection of birds and hedgehogs. Meet the birds of prey from...
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...
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.
"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.
Sean Donnelly in Concert - Newcastle
01 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012
This is Sean's sixth album and has been very well received in folk music circles. It is receiving extensive radio airtime at home...
South Eastern Regional College Photography Exhibition
01 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012
Display of work by staff & students based at South Eastern Regional College.
Family Marine Fun
02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Family fun with sea creatures to touch and see under a microscope, big waves and model boats!
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
Queens Diamond Jubilee 2012 - Bangor
02 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Bangor will be holding a weekend of celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and we are excited to present a super programme...
Evan Christopher's Django a la Creole - Castle Ward
03 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012
Come and enjoy a unique music concert in the special setting of Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, Co Down on Sunday 3rd June....
Strangford Sea Safari Bank Holiday Special!
03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Come along to experiece one of our fantastic RIB trips. Guaranteed enjoyment - experience Stangford Lough as never before.....
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...
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.
Marvellous Mouse Circus - Portaferry Tourist Information Centre
03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Marvellous Mouse Circus is part of Ards Puppet Festival and has become a family favourite. Come along to this free event and see...
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...
Chicken Licken - Puppet Show @ Castle Espie
03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012
Ards Puppet Festival will be performing the
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...
Diamond Jubilee Beacon
04 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012
Look out for lights in the sky in Newtownards and Donaghadee when two beacons are lit to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Beacons...
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,...
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...
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
Friday Fun Sailing Nights - Donaghadee Sailing Club
04 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012
This is your chance to try your hand at
Jubilee Jamboree @ The Ark Farm, Newtownards
04 Jun 2012 - 06 Jun 2012
This is a Jubilee two day event with
A Space for Glass Exhibition - The Space, Ards Crafts
05 Jun 2012 - 27 May 2012
An exhibition of work by glass artist, Irene
Newry Civic Event - Olympic Torch Ceremony
06 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the people of Newry and Mourne to come together to celebrate this unique occasion....
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...
Kilmood Flower Festival - St Mary's Church of Ireland
08 Jun 2012 - 11 Jun 2012
Beautiful flower arrangements and music celebrating the theme ' Praise My Soul the King of Heaven. Artistic Director Heather...
Chapel Island Walk
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
Walk from Mount Stewart across the sand flats to nearby Chapel Island. Learn about the wildlife and archaeology of Strangford...
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...
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 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...
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...
East Coast Adventure, Warrenpoint & Rostrevor
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
26Extreme & Mourne Way Marathon 9th June Adventure Day
'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...













