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What's On: Try a Woodland Trust walk or a haunting Famla drama

Jacqueline McGonigle of whatsonni.com shares her pick of events across Northern Ireland this week

Young nature detectives might be get a tasty Easter treat if they complete the challenge at Kilcooley Wood on Saturday
Young nature detectives might be get a tasty Easter treat if they complete the challenge at Kilcooley Wood on Saturday Young nature detectives might be get a tasty Easter treat if they complete the challenge at Kilcooley Wood on Saturday

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The Woodland Trust invites families to discover the hidden gems of Kilcooley Wood in Bangor on April 1. Complete a self-guided trail through this fabulous woodland. Young nature detectives will be rewarded with a tasty Easter treat.

ARMAGH

Tinderbox Theatre Company presents Famla by acclaimed writer John McCann, at the Market Place Theatre on Saturday April 1. Haunting, hilarious and heartbreaking, Famla dares to challenge the stories we tell ourselves to hide the truth of who we really are. Directed by Patrick J O’ Reilly Famla stars Tara Lynne O’ Neill, Rhodri Lewis and Hayley McQuillan. Recommended for age 16+.

FERMANAGH

Music in Fermanagh presents Musici Ireland – Flute, Viola and Harp at the Ardhowen Theatre this Wednesday evening. Musici Ireland is one of our leading chamber groups and this will be a wonderful concert for those beginning to experience classical music. Three immensely talented women will play works by Debussy and Ravel and some of John Buckley's arrangements of traditional Irish music.

TYRONE

Trevor Smith and his ‘Friends in Low Places’ are putting on a special show at the Strule Arts Centre this Friday. Friends in Low Places brings you the magic of Garth Brooks and all of his greatest hits s. The next best thing to the man himself.

DERRY

Smart Mums Market, Magherafelt Parish Centre this Sunday is an indoor market for buyers and sellers of baby and children’s nearly-new clothes, shoes, toys and equipment for 0-10 years; including buggies, bikes, cots, nursery furniture, large indoor and outdoor toys, maternity gear and everything else that comes with raising children. It is a quality market for gently-used items. Items must be in good condition, fully functional to be displayed.

Antrim

This Saturday celebrate 111 years since the official opening of Larne Carnegie Free Library. Built in 1905, this historic building, which now houses Larne Museum & Arts Centre, opened to the public in 1906 as the Carnegie Free Library, following financial assistance from the American millionaire and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. There will be walkabouts (12-2), Edwardian costume for adults and kids to dress up, arts and crafts, Edwardian games to play, craft demonstrations, living history, storytelling, and information on local history.

Belfast

Titanic Belfast is celebrating its fifth birthday on Friday and is marking the occasion in style with a weekend of family fun. Join the birthday celebrations from March 31 – April 2. Let your kids be a trailblazer and follow the story of the Titanic, from her conception in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her maiden voyage and tragic end and complete our fifth Birthday Challenge Trail in partnership with Tatyo High Fives.

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