festivals and fairs down

This is a festivial for all the family, with events including; work shops, dancing, live entertainment, tour of the Mourenes Mts and lots more.
The celebrations centre on Kilkeel, Cranfield and Annalong....

The Maiden of Mourne is Warrenpoint's very own answer to the Rose of Tralee and it's much more than just a beauty pageant. Eligible maidens come from as far a field as the Netherlands, America, Portugal and of course much closer to home, to compete for the coveted title at this truly international festival. Now in its 18th year the Festival is a community festival with an international appeal. The Maiden of the Mournes contest attracts competitors from all over the world, with opening parade,...

Saint Patrick himself is buried at Downpatrick, so where better to celebrate his national day. A cross-community programme of entertainments, church services and activities climaxed on the Big day with a cavalcade of floats and fancy dress....

A swinging weekend celebrates over 100 years since the birth of jazz, and nearly 20 years of this superb festival....

Rural community festival incorporating family entertainment, sports, drama, song and dance....

Celebrating our links with America: Music, line-dancing, history lectures and US food make for variety. The annual Eagle Wing Festival will offer family fun with a slice of history. With historical re-enactments , childrens rides and activities along with music throughout the day. There is something for young and old to ensure a great day is had by all....

This is a literary festival that attract writers and readers from all over the world. In 2008 the festival will enter its 17th year. The featival has attracted big writers down through the years, which includes Seamus Heaney and Jack Higgins.
There are plenty of book reading, debates and work shops to attend. At this festival you can even pick up tips on how to start writing you own novel.

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Opera Fringe is an electric mix of opera and opera related events from the UK, Ireland and Europe. The festival runs each June alongside the annual Castleward Opera season at Castleward Estate, providing audience with top quality experiences of opera....

Enjoy this festival of a traditional high-country sheep fair, shearing demonstrations, show of sheep, traditional rope making, street stalls, dog racing and much more....