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The festival is for the whole community and entrance to all events is free! The festival programme has been developed with people of all ages in mind. It will cover a variety of Ulster-Scots traditions, including language, poetry, music, singing, history, re-enactment and cookery demonstrations. In addition to this, there will be children’s entertainment, competitions, tug of war, parades, a fireworks display and a bonfire; so without a doubt something for all the family!
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Opera Fringe is an electric mix of opera and opera related events from the UK, Ireland and Europe. The festival runs each June alongside the annual Castleward Opera season at Castleward Estate, providing audience with top quality experiences of opera....

Enjoy this festival of a traditional high-country sheep fair, shearing demonstrations, show of sheep, traditional rope making, street stalls, dog racing and much more....

Saint Patrick himself is buried at Downpatrick, so where better to celebrate his national day. A cross-community programme of entertainments, church services and activities climaxed on the Big day with a cavalcade of floats and fancy dress....

A mock or 'Sham Fight' commemorating the Battle of the Boyne - a decisive battle between King James II and William III(William of Orange) for the control of Ireland.
This event always takes place on the 13th of July....

The event will include activity both on and off the water with lots to entertain the kids and adults alike including interactive attractions. Food, music and for the first time it will include a Sailing Regatta orgainised by the Royal Ulster Yacht Club....

A swinging weekend celebrates over 100 years since the birth of jazz, and nearly 20 years of this superb festival....

Celebrating our links with America: Music, line-dancing, history lectures and US food make for variety. The annual Eagle Wing Festival will offer family fun with a slice of history. With historical re-enactments , childrens rides and activities along with music throughout the day. There is something for young and old to ensure a great day is had by all....

Festival of the Peninsula celebrates our links with Donegal, Dumfries and Galloway through the media of music, art, literature, storytelling and folklore by booking key quality performers, enables the fesival to grow each year attracting out of state visitors....