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What's on: Glens the beautiful setting for Cushendun’s Big Arts Weekend

Jacqueline McGonigle of whatsonni.com shares her pick of What’s On across Northern Ireland this Bank Holiday weekend

The Blue Boy of Glenmore is touring the north at the moment, with performances this week in Newry, Strabane, Newtownabbey, Downpatrick, Coalisland and Cushendall. For details of these and more dates see www.brassnecktheatrecompany.com
The Blue Boy of Glenmore is touring the north at the moment, with performances this week in Newry, Strabane, Newtownabbey, Downpatrick, Coalisland and Cushendall. For details of these and more dates see www.brassnecktheatrecompany.com The Blue Boy of Glenmore is touring the north at the moment, with performances this week in Newry, Strabane, Newtownabbey, Downpatrick, Coalisland and Cushendall. For details of these and more dates see www.brassnecktheatrecompany.com

ANTRIM

Cushendun’s Big Arts Weekend is a four day festival of music, drama, poetry, art, walks, workshops and family fun in one of the most beautiful villages in Glens of Antrim. The programme which runs from April 28 to May 1 has something for everyone and many of the events are free. For further information and the full programme visit www.cushendunbpt.org.

ARMAGH

Hundreds of vintage vehicles will descend upon The Argory this Saturday for its vintage vehicle rally. From 12pm to 5pm.

BELFAST

Visit Titanic Belfast for some family fun from April 29 to May 1 to celebrate the Bank Holiday Weekend. Challenge the kids with an Explorer Trail throughout the Titanic Experience, meet the Titanic Mascots and try out a family interactive guide, before stopping off for a bite to eat with Kids Meal Deals in Bistro 401 or for a lighter option the Galley Cafe.

DERRY

With more than 20 acts performing over five days, Da Vinci’s Hotel in Derry is the place to be from Thursday April 27 to Monday May 1. Da Vinci’s Hotel has three headline eventsas part of this year’s Jazz Festival programme, with entertainment from Hot Chocolate, Someone Like you ‘The Adele Songbook’ and Finale Night of the Jazz Festival.

DOWN

Top Trump Trails begins at WWT Castle Espie on Saturday April 29. They have put a selection of Giant Top Trumps cards around the grounds that represent some of the favourite wetland animals. When you arrive you'll be given a Top Trumps card and score card – the aim of the game is to compare the animal scores on your card against our giant cards to win.

FERMANAGH

Dogs are always welcome at Castle Coole but will be especially welcome this Saturday when the National Trust will dedicate a whole day of fun to their pooch pals. Bring your dogs along for the dog walk, enter your dog in the pet dog show, and pick up some behavioural techniques and grooming tips at Paws in the Park.

TYRONE

The Blue Boy of Glenmore is a new play by Joe Brennan Produced by the Brassneck Theatre Company. See it at the Craic Theatre on Saturday evening at 8pm. Winter 1978. Cooley Mountains. Jemmy John is a tortured soul. The sheep on the glen and the farm are his life but his younger sister Colleen yearns for something much more. With the help of a local mechanic, Colleen is determined to escape Glenmore for the chance at a better life – but her older brother is having none of it. The life-long conflict between these sibling rivals is the catalyst that ignites the shocking events that unfold.

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