The awesome guys at the tourist board know there are stacks of fun things to do across NI, from family days out to gigs and cultural events every week. So here are their top 10 exciting things taking place this week (16-22 October)
- World Surf Kayak Championships 2017, Portrush, Co. Antrim, 20-18 October. The Portrush East Strand will see the first ever Surf Kayak World Championships to be held in Northern Ireland. This dynamic sport to spectate will include both the Individual Championships and the Team Championship.
- Masters Superbike Series, Downpatrick, Co. Down, 20 October. Short Circuit Motorcycle Racing at its best with all the top competitors in Ireland plus riders from the British Isles. A great day out for motorcycling enthusiasts along with all the family. Adult admission is £10, children admission is free.
- Lough Lively Sessions , The Rapparees, Portaferry, Co. Down, 20 October. Filling concert halls and theatres for 15 years, The Rapparees are quintessentially a traditional vocal harmony band harking back to the likes of the Clancy brothers, but with a modern kick. They will be showcasing the music from their exciting new album alongside some of their old favourites. To book your ticket visit Porticoards.com
- William Caulfield at Crom Castle, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, 21 October. Join Ireland’s best loved and busiest comedian, David Caulfield, for an evening full of laughs at Crom Castle. In addition enjoy a VIP drinks reception before the show including drinks at the interval in the Grand Hall. General admission costs £15, drinks reception £30.
- I Am A Poetato: John Hegley, Seamus Heaney Homeplace, Bellaghy, Derry~Londonderry, 20 October. Join John in this family and schools-friendly show as he dips into an animal alphabet of poems about people, pets and other creatures. This is poetry at its most accessible as John mixes songs, jokes and rhymes in an entertaining and unforgettable show. Suitable for children of 8-12 years. To book your ticket visit SeamusHeaneyHome.com
- Tapestry Weaving Workshop, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, 21 October. An opportunity to learn the basics of tapestry weaving on a simple frame loom, participants can create their woven sampler or small contemporary wall hanging. Participants can focus on either textural effects using knotting and wrapping techniques or creating shapes and blending colours. Admission costs £35 and includes lunch.
- Jimeoin: Ridiculous, Cool FM Comedy Club, Belfast Waterfront, 19 October. Notorious for being ‘Ridiculous,’ Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters. This show will deliver his brilliantly observed, ever evolving and hilarious stand-up. To book your ticket visit Waterfront.co.uk
- Ticket To Ride: A History of Buses in Northern Ireland, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI), Belfast, 19 October. To coincide with the 50th anniversary of Ulsterbus, PRONI is hosting a half-day conference on road transport in Ireland over the last half century. Speakers include Mark Kennedy, Curator of Road and Rail Transport, National Museums and Galleries Northern Ireland, Francis Jones, Archive Education Officer at NI Screen and many more. To book your ticket visit Eventbrite.co.uk
- Paul Carrack, Millennium Forum, Derry~Londonderry, 20 October. Best known as the frontman of Mike and the Mechanics, the Sheffield-born musician will put on a show to remember. With an outstanding 40-plus-year career including working with a number of legendary artists, Paul Carrack will entertain for the evening performing an engaging and varied set before his 24-date tour next year. To book your ticket call 028 7126 4455
- An Evening With Baillies Mills, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, 19 October. Baillies Mills Accordian Band presents an evening of music, song and humour to entertain all ages and musical tastes, delivering a range from classical to folk to pop. To book your ticket visit Laganvalleyisland.co.uk.
For more information on these events or to plan a short break in Northern Ireland, visit www.DiscoverNorthernIreland.com.
