DOWN
Follow the end of the rainbow to Solitude Park on Saturday as Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council host the annual St Patrick’s Family Fun Day. The craic gets under way at 2pm and runs until 4pm and features a host of music, activities and entertainment.
ARMAGH
Armagh is in high gear with a jam-packed St Patrick’s Festival showcasing the best of culture, music, song and dance. With family fun days, choral recitals and orchestral events, the Armagh and Downpatrick St Patrick’s Festival features an enormous programme. See armagh.co.uk for full programme.
FERMANAGH
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Enniskillen with a free family day at the Lakeland Forum with special guests Ardglass Vikings and activities including face painting, bouncy castles, zorbs and sing-alongs with Elsa from Frozen plus lots of on-water entertainment from 1.30-3.30pm. St Patrick arrives at the Broadmeadow 2.30-2.45pm. Live Entertainment in town centre from 2.30pm. St Patrick leads the parade from the Forum, 3.30pm onwards. As part of the NI Year of Food & Drink 2016 Fermanagh & Omagh District Council will host a Food Fayre in the Bridge Centre 11am – 4pm.
Tyrone
St Patrick's Day in Ranfurly House, Thursday, admission free; 1pm-4pm, music with Leah Jordan in La Scala Coffee House; 2pm-5pm face painting and Balloon modelling; 2.30pm-5pm arts and crafts with Louise Campbell. Live traditional music with John O'Neill on accordion and friends. Also providing music on the day are musicians/singers Niamh and Ciara McCrystal, Beth Murray and Clara O'Hanlon.
DERRY
The theme of this year;s St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival is ‘The Land Of The Little People’. Derry City and Strabane District Council has four days of family-friendly events lined up, Thursday to Sunday. Highlights include the St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival parades, Ubuntu Festival of World Traditions, LegenDerry Food Festival, Little Folk Fest and Pixies Paradise.
ANTRIM
St Patrick's Day Traditional Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Championship, Thursday. Enjoy the atmosphere, craic and skill of the many ploughmen taking part in this unique event. This match has been taking place in the Ballycastle area for over 100 years and attracts ploughmen from all over Ireland. A great day out for all the family. Weather dependent.
BELFAST
St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade and Concert, March 17, Belfast city centre. Parade leaves Belfast City Hall at 12 noon, making its way to Custom House Square, where a free outdoor concert will take place hosted by Cool FM Presenters and featuring performances from Ben Haenow and Brian McFadden.
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Belfast Trad Society prepare to celebrate St Patrick's Day:
