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August Exhibition - The Wilde Gallery Limepark, Armoy
01 August 2010
This Exhibition continues until August 29th 2010
Opening Times: Fri, Sat, Sun
Times: 11 am - 3 pm
Or by appointment - tel: Niki 0770 3324040
Limepark, 37 Drones Road, Armoy, BT53 8XJ
Tel: 0282075 1216
Marconi Festival
01 August 2010
The event marks the work of Marconi, Kemp and Granville in 1898 when the worlds first commercial signal was sent from Rathlin to Ballycastle across Water.
Signals will be sent across the world on Sunday from mobile radio unit which will be located at the seafront. The Fire service will be doing displays and the coastguard will be promoting a safer sea journey while the PSNI will be displaying modern day policing equipment.There will be a full range of musical entertainment throughout the day including appearances from to include singing line dancing and Irish dancingThis year there will be a ball race on North Street where pink balls will be released at the top of the street with the winners receiving prizes sponsored by the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle.
Full details can be found on the clubs website www.marconiradiogroup.co.uk
The John Hewitt Society Glens of Antrim Literary Tour
01 August 2010
Enjoy the only literary and scenic tour of the famous Glens of Antrim
Explore places off the beaten track
For further enquiries and booking contact Belfast Welcome Centre
Tel: 028 9024 6609
Scenic Seal Trips - Ballycastle Seafront
01 August 2010
Come onboard a fast and exciting passenger vessel from Ballycastle to view the seals off Rathlin Island in their natural surroundings.
1 hour trips available:
12.00 noon 1.30 pm 3.00 pm
To book phone: 07840596707
Donations taken on behalf of Ballycastle Community Rescue Service
Ballycastle Junior Tennis Tournament
02 August 2010
2nd - 7th August - Junior Tennis Tournament
This is an extremely enjoyable Junior Tennis Tournament which is great fun for competitors and spectators alike. All competitors must pre register via Moyle District Council's Recreation Department
For further information contact:
Sheskburn Recreation Centre
Tel: 028 2076 3300
Mosside Street Dance Classes
03 August 2010
Venue: Mosside Community Centre
Time: 11 am - 12 noon
For anyone aged 12 - 18 years
Free of Charge
For further information contact Marion McDowell, Mosside Community Centre
Tel: 028 20741924
Mosside Street Dance Classes
05 August 2010
Venue: Mosside Community Centre
For anyone aged 12 - 18 years
Free of Charge
For further information contact Marion McDowell, Mosside Community Centre
Tel: 028 20741924
Ballycastle Film Club - Thursday Night Movies
05 August 2010
Alice in Wonderland - Cert PG
Venue: Ferry Termninal, Bayview Road, Ballycastle
Time: 7.30 pm sharp
Admission: Free of Charge
For further details tel: 0282076 2225
Sperrins 14th Walking Festival 6-8 August
06 August 2010
The Festival caters for all abilities including family, moderate and challenging walks as well as an overnight challenge event. There is also a range of other activities and events taking place throughout the weekend. The festival base this year is Plumbridge and Newtownstewart.
Contact: Elaine Donaghy
Tel: 028 8674 7700
Fax: 028 8674 7754
Armoy Motorcycle Road Race
06 August 2010
Armoy Motorcyle Road Race
Venue: Armoy
6th & 7th August
Visit historic Armoy close to the breathtaking Glens of Antrim, charming Ballycastle and the world famous Giant's Causeway and experience the region's second Armoy Road Race on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th August. The three mile circuit harks back to the 1970's and the days of the legendary Armoy Armada - Joey Dunlop, Mervyn Robinson, Frank Kennedy and Jim Dunlop - but has been brought bang up to date by organisers the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club. For more information visit
www.amrrc.com or contact:
Mr B Kennedy (Chairman) Armoy Motorcyle Road Racing Club
Tel: 07734776694
Brighter Nights - Legge Green Cushendall- Fridays during August
06 August 2010
Venue: Legge Green, Cushendall
Dates: 6th, 13th, 20th August
Performances commence around 8.00 p.m. (weather permitting)
All events are free of charge and suitable for all ages
The highly successful summer entertainment programme, will be making a return to both Ballycastle Seafront and Legge Green, Cushendall.
Locals and visitors will again be entertained with fun filled performances from our Brighter Nights programme which promotes a safe and welcoming feel to our seafront areas. Bring the family along to enjoy Juggling, Fire-Eating, Circus Skills, and Slapstick Fun...you might even be invited to take part!
Programmes are available from Ballycastle Tourist Information Centre, Cushendall Tourist Office and throughout the district.
For further information please contact: Elaine Gaston
Brighter Nights - Ballycastle Seafront - Fridays Nights during August
06 August 2010
Venue: Ballycastle Seafront
Dates: 6th, 13th, 20th 27th August
Performances commence around 8.00 p.m. (weather permitting)
All events are free of charge and suitable for all ages
The highly successful summer entertainment programme, will be making a return to both Ballycastle Seafront and Legge Green, Cushendall.
Locals and visitors will again be entertained with fun filled performances from our Brighter Nights programme which promotes a safe and welcoming feel to our seafront areas. Bring the family along to enjoy Juggling, Fire-Eating, Circus Skills, and Slapstick Fun...you might even be invited to take part!
Programmes are available from Ballycastle Tourist Information Centre, Cushendall Tourist Office and throughout the district.
For further information please contact: Elaine Gaston
Arts Officer, Moyle District Council
Tel: 0282076 2225
Red Bay RNLI Open Day
07 August 2010
Red Bay RNLI Open Day - Cushendall
FREE event
1.30pm
Red Bay RNLI Lifeboat Station will hold their annual station open day when members of the public can come along and see the work of the lifeboat crew. There is fun for all the family with stalls, music, Lifeboat Rescue Display, BBQ and more.
Event organiser - Paddy McLaughlin
mob no 07802308821
Ballycastle Car Boot Sale
07 August 2010
Fund Raising Car Boot Sale supporting various charities and groups.
Venue: Lucky's Bingo Car Park, Ballycastle (Registration at 10.00 a.m)
Sale opens at 11.00 a.m.
Admission per car is £5
For further information contact Paul Mullan on 07912486421
Email: paul@paulmullan.wanadoo.co.uk
Heart of the Glens Festival, Cushendall
07 August 2010
7th- 15th August
Various venues & times (see programme)
One of the most successful community festivals in Northern Ireland, the 'Heart of the Glens Festival' caters for all age groups, from toddlers to grandparents. This year's colourful programme includes the ever popular 'Theme Street Night', Ceili, the Lurig Run, the Family Fun Vintage Day and of course Ireland's longest 'Waves of Tory'. Fantastic fun for all!
For further information contact Una Rowan at the Heart of the Glens Festival Committee tel:
028 2177 1378
Walk the Causeway Coast Way
08 August 2010
Walk the Causeway Coast Way 10 miles. Duration 3 hrs
For full programme and to register visit: www.northernwalking.com
One Land - Many Voices - Cushendall Boat Club
09 August 2010
A Special Celebration of Storytelling
As part of the Heart of the Glens Festival, One Land - Many Voices is a special celebration of storytelling reflecting the diverse cultures of our area
3 pm - 4.30 pm - Family storytelling for children aged 5 and over
7 pm - 8.30 pm - Storytelling for adults, featuring local and guest tellers and including a bi-lingual
Polish/Irish session with Kasia Lech
Venue: Cushendall Boat Club
Admission: FREE
Everybody Welcome
Ballycastle Senior Tennis Tournament
09 August 2010
9th - 14th August - Ballycastle Senior Tennis Tournament
This is an extremely enjoyable Senior Tennis Tournament which is great fun for competitors and spectators alike. All competitors must pre register via Moyle District Council's Recreation Department.
For Further Information please contact:
Sheskburn Recreation Centre
Tel: 0282076 3300
Family Fun Vintage Day
14 August 2010
Family Fun Vintage Day - Cushendall
This family fun vintage day will be held in Blaney's Field commencing 10.30am-3.30pm followed with Vintage Road Run through the village.
Live music all day
Attractions include toy tractor trials, sand pits, wood sculpturing, tractor threshing, straw baling, bouncy castle, large bouncy slide, mini digger challenge, pony rides, poultry display and much more.
Anyone with vintage machinery, cars, motorcycles, stationary engines or implements are encouraged and welcome to exhibit their machines.
Free transport is availbable from the Parish Centre car park at Chendall to Blaney's Field throughout the day.
Event organiser - Susan McLaughlin 028 217 72990
Mosside Street Dance Classes
16 August 2010
Venue: Mosside Community Centre
For anyone aged 12 - 18 years
Free of Charge
For further information contact Marion McDowell, Mosside Community Centre
Tel: 028 20741924
Mosside Street Dance Classes
17 August 2010
Venue: Mosside Community Centre
For anyone aged 12 - 18 years
Free of Charge
For further information contact Marion McDowell, Mosside Community Centre
Tel: 028 20741924
Ballycastle Film Club - Thursday Night Movies
19 August 2010
Astro Boy - Cert PG
Venue: Ferry Termninal, Bayview Road, Ballycastle
Time: 7.30 pm sharp
Admission: Free of Charge
For further details tel: 0282076 2225
Ulster Rally - Road Closures Cushendun Area
20 August 2010
Please see below
road closures during the Ulster Rally:
SCHEDULE 3
SPECIAL STAGES 2 & 5 – GLENDUN
ROADS IN THE COUNTY OF ANTRIM
Friday 20th August 2010 from 13.35 to 17.35 and from 18.20 to 23.50
Pollans Road (Route C106) from its junction with Altnahinch Road (Unclassified No 87) to its Northern junction with Glenaan Road (Route C81).
Glendun Road (Route C106) from its Southern junction with Glenaan Road (Route C81) to its junction with Glendun Road (Unclassified No 99)
Glendun Road (Unclassified No. 99) from its junction with Glendun Road (Route C106) to its junction with Clady Road (Unclassified
No 100)
Clady Road (Unclassified No 100) from its junction with Glendun Road (Unclassified No 99) to its junction with Knocknacarry Road (Route B92)
SCHEDULE 4
SPECIAL STAGES 3 & 6
ROADS IN COUNTY OF ANTRIM
Friday 20th August 2010 from 13.00 to 18.00 and from 18.45 to 00.15 (next day)
Torr Road (Route C82) from its junction with Cushleake Road (Route B92) to its junction with Farranmacallan Road (Route C82)
Farranmacallan Road (Route C82) from its southern junction with Torr Road (Route C82) to its northern junction with Torr Road (Unclassified No. 90)
Torr Road (Route C82) from its northern junction with Farranmacallan Road (Route C82) to its junction with Murlough Road (Unclassified No 88)
Torr Road (Unclassified No 90) from its northern junction with Farranmacallan Road (Route C82) to its southern junction with Torr Road (Unclassified No 89)
Torr Road (Unclassified No 89) from its eastern junction with Torr Road (Unclassified No 90) to western junction with Torr Road (Route C82)
Mosside Street Dance Classes - Fun Day
21 August 2010
Venue: Mosside Community Centre
For anyone aged 12 - 18 years
Time: approx. 11.30 am - 3.30 pm
Activities includes amusements, football, tombola and prizes, face painting and BBQ
Free of Charge
Everyone welcome
For further information contact Marion McDowell, Mosside Community Centre
Tel: 028 2074 1924
RSPB Guided Walks - Rathlin Island
23 August 2010
Discover Rathlin Island's Wild Side!
Explore the cliffs, hills and wildlife of the RSPB's Roonivoolin reserve with a guided walk on the south of the island
Meet at 11.30 a.m. at the Ferry Passenger Shelter at Rathlin Harbour
(the walk lasts approximately 3 hours)
£3.00 per adult, children free of charge
The walks are popular and spaces limited so prior booking is necessary
For further information contact: Janice Ritchie
Tel: 028 90491547
Hip Hop Academy - Streetdance Classes - Ballycastle
23 August 2010
Dates: Monday 23rd to Friday 27th August
Times: 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm -
Beginners
5.00 pm to 7.00 pm -
Experienced
Venue: Lir Dance School, Unit 16, Moyle Enterprise Park, Ballycastle
Ages: Course open to anyone aged 12-18 years
Performance all participants:
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, Ballycastle Seafront, Friday 27th August
Free of Charge. No experience necessary. Come along and join in
Participants are asked to commit to ALL sessions
Places are limited, so please book in advance.
Application forms can be obtained from the Development Department, Moyle District Council,
7 Mary Street, Ballycastle
Tel: 0282076 2225
Ballycastle Film Club - Thursday Night Movies
26 August 2010
The Wizard of Oz - Karoke - Cert PG
Venue: Ferry Termninal, Bayview Road, Ballycastle
Time: 7.30 pm sharp
Admission: Free of Charge
For further details tel: 0282076 2225
Ballycastle Annual Heavy Horse and Vehicle Show
28 August 2010
This Annual Heavy Horse and Vintage Vehicle Show attracts entrants from far and wide to Ballycastle.
Judging of the Heavy Horse Show will take place at the back of Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street, Ballycastle at approx 11.00 a.m.
The Vintage Vehicles will assemble in the Dalriada Hospital Car Park and will depart at approx. 1.00 p.m. through the town.
For further information contact: Martin tel: 07917543704
Ballycastle Car Boot Sale
28 August 2010
Fund Raising Car Boot Sale supporting various charities and groups.
Venue: Lucky's Bingo Car Park, Ballycastle (Registration at 10.00 a.m)
Sale opens at 11.00 a.m.
Admission per car is £5
For further information contact Paul Mullan on 07912486421
Email: paul@paulmullan.wanadoo.co.uk
RSPB Guided Walks - Rathlin Island
30 August 2010
Discover Rathlin Island's Wild Side!
Explore the cliffs, hills and wildlife of the RSPB's Roonivoolin reserve with a guided walk on the south of the island
Meet at 11.30 a.m. at the Ferry Passenger Shelter at Rathlin Harbour
(the walk lasts approximately 3 hours)
£3.00 per adult, children free of charge
The walks are popular and spaces limited so prior booking is necessary
For further information contact: Janice Ritchie
Tel: 028 90491547
Lammas Fair Street Entertainers Competition
30 August 2010
LAMMAS FAIR STREET
ENTERTAINERS COMPETITION
Monday 30 August 2-4pm
First Prize £100
Anyone with a talent for street entertainment is welcome to enter this year’s Lammas Fair Street Entertainers Competition. There are categories for both Junior (under 16) and Senior (over 16), first prize is £100!
The competition tries to encourage the development of
traditional street acts as seen at the Lammas Fair in days gone by.
This year’s competition takes place on the Monday 30 August, between 2-4pm only.
Buskers are also welcome to perform elsewhere during the Lammas Fair at other times, as in previous years, but will only be judged for the competition within the above times and places.
The area for competitors will run from the Quay Road Hall down
Quay Road to the seafront and will include all areas at the seafront.
There is no entry fee.
For further information and an
application form
contact: Development Office, Moyle District Council, Sheskburn House,
Mary Street,
Ballycastle
BT54 6QH. Telephone: 02820762225
Or download an application form by clicking on the link below.
The closing date for applications is
23 August 2010 at 5pm.
The Ould Lammas Fair - Ballycastle
30 August 2010
30th & 31st August
Ireland's oldest traditional market fair. Its exact origin is uncertain but one theory is that it began as a result of the occupation of the area around Ballycastle by the MacDonnell's of the Isles in the early part of the sixteenth century. At the present day Fair, horse trading, street entertainment and market stalls attract thousands of people to Ballycastle.
For further information contact Ballycastle Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 0282076 2024
Email: tourism@moyle-council.org
