St Patrick’s Day at An Creagán

Enjoy a day out with the family and listen to some traditional music from 2.30pm with food served all day! A perfect way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!

Come along for a fabulous Easter Weekend packed full of fun, egg hunting, face painting and even an Easter photoshoot all at Gortin Glen Forest Park! All hosted by Brie’s Barista Bar. Don’t miss out.

From 10am – 4pm each day

Face painting – 1pm – 4pm £2

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at The Silverbirch Hotel
 Lunch from 12 noon
 Traditional Music with Celtic Crossroads from 5-7pm
 Evening menu from 4pm
 Irish Stew & Pint only £12
 Pizza & Pint only £16
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To Book Call:
028 8224 2520

The Omagh Show returns for 2025

The 183rd Omagh Show is bigger and better than ever before! From thrilling show-jumping to exciting agricultural classes, hundreds of local exhibitors, a fun filled kids activity zone and so much more this years show is not one to be missed

 Equestrian Only Day – Friday 4th July
 Full Show Day – Saturday 5th July

Don’t miss the 183rd Omagh Show – the ultimate family fun event this summer 

Get ready for the Glenpark Wee Farmers’ Gang! 🐑🦃🐞 Join us for farming and fun times!

Please ensure you have selected the correct date/s before purchasing.

The camp will run for a four day block:

Monday 14th – Thursday 17th April ’25

or

Tuesday 22nd – Friday 25th April ’25

The cost is £20 per child per day (plus booking fee) including breakfast, lunch and all activities. Four day passes are available for £70 per child (plus booking fee).

Activities are suitable for children ages 6-11 and vary on a daily basis; please get in touch with the hotel for daily schedules.

The camp will run from 9.30am – 3.30pm with breakfast, lunch and juice included. Children are welcome to bring a mid-morning snack and other drinks as per parents’/carers’ choice and provision. 

Children can dropped off and will be supervised from 9.00am onwards each day and will be supervised for pick up any time up to 4.00pm each day. 

Children should bring outdoor clothing including wellies and a raincoat. 

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is hosting a workshop Omagh for groups supporting children, young people and adults with a disability.  They will offer the opportunity to enjoy a range of nature based and outdoor play activities in accessible spaces.

The ‘Nature Makes Sense’ workshops will take place in Grange Park, Omagh on Wednesday 19 March 2025.  There will be four slots available between 10.15 am and 2.15 pm with two sessions for over 18s and two sessions for under 18s.

The Council’s Climate Action, Community and Wellbeing and Access and Inclusion Teams will be joined by staff from Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark and The Conservation Volunteers to deliver the activities, which will incorporate sensory elements.  Participants will explore the local environment, learn about nature and develop skills whilst having fun along the trail, all at your own pace.  It is also hoped that the workshops will empower group leaders to lead on activities in outdoor spaces near them. It is widely recognised that learning and socialising in the outdoors is beneficial to health and wellbeing and these events aim to showcase this.

To register a group for one of the workshops, or to find out more information, contact the Climate Team at climate@fermanaghomagh.com or 0300 303 1777.

In Session with Francis Sheridan, Eamon Donnelly and Friends!

Celebrate this St Patricks at Dún Uladh, the home of traditional Irish music in Tyrone

Slow session from 7pm-suitable for beginner youth & adults, followed by main session at 9pm.

Bígí Linn!

Celebrate a traditional St Patrick’s Day with us at the Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh) on Sunday 16th & Monday 17th March.

Learn about the history of the shamrock as you take in the sounds of traditional Irish music across Ulster and America. Watch Irish dance performances and see traditional craft demonstrations like basket weaving throughout the day. Stop by the Mellon House where the table will be filled with traditional foods like colcannon and apple tart, follow the ‘Shamrock Selfie Trail’ and get involved in our St Patrick’s themed crafts.

BALLYSCULLION PARK BOOK FESTIVAL 2025 Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025. A Celebration of Writing, Music and Art in the Heart of Seamus Heaney Country.

Following the success of its debut festival, the Ballyscullion Park Book Festival is set to become a key event in the literary calendar. The festival, held in the picturesque surroundings of Ballyscullion Park near Bellaghy in mid-Ulster, will bring together readers, writers and art lovers for an unforgettable weekend of cultural delights.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better, with a line-up of both new and returning authors, children’s writers, opinion formers, historians, poets, musicians and artists. Over the two days, attendees can choose from up to 50 talks, readings and panel discussions, as well as enjoying live music, local food stalls, artisan products and an art exhibition.

Among the highlights will be Carlo Gébler author, playwright and teacher, Lyndsy Spence author, historian and screenwriter and founder of The Mitford Society, Gareth Reid artist and winner of Sky Portrait Artist of the Decade 2023, John Goodall historian, author, and Architectural Editor of Country Life magazine, Dr Heidi Edmundson Portrush-born novelist and Emergency Medicine consultant in London, Martina Devlin award-winning novelist and journalist and Dr Caroline Campbell Director of the National Gallery of Ireland.

This year, the festival is proud to announce a charity partnership with NI Hospice. A percentage of the profit from ticket sales will be made to NI Hospice, and a representative will be on hand at the festival to talk about the care provided by the hospice.

Ballyscullion Park is part of the Loughinsholin Tourism Cluster, which aims to develop and promote a range of authentic, sustainable visitor experiences, a sense of place as well as a commitment to preserve and promote the generations of rich heritage and traditions found
in the region of mid-Ulster. The cluster is supported by Invest Northern Ireland through its Collaborative Growth Programme.

Rosalind Mulholland Festival Director said:
“We are thrilled to announce the return of the Ballyscullion Park Book Festival for 2025. This year’s festival will feature an incredible mix of returning speakers and exciting new faces. We are also delighted to announce our charity partner for 2025 as NI Hospice. The 2024 festival exceeded all expectations, and we are committed to building on that success by creating an even more vibrant and inspiring experience for all who attend. We look forward to welcoming returning and new visitors.”

Book free tickets for children and under 18s, with special children’s events including storytelling and book readings.

More details to follow.

📍 Venue: O’Neill’s Healy Park, Omagh
📅 Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
🕒 Throw-In Time: TBC

Immerse yourself in the passion of Gaelic football as Tyrone takes on Cavan in the highly anticipated Ulster Championship match at Healy Park, Omagh. Join fans from across the region for an exhilarating day of sport and community spirit in one of Ulster’s premier GAA venues.

Find out more HERE

📍 Venue: Healy Park, Omagh
📅 Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
🕒 Throw-In Time: 3:45 PM

Experience the excitement as Tyrone takes on Dublin in a highly anticipated Allianz Football League clash at Healy Park! Don’t miss the action as two of Gaelic football’s finest go head-to-head in this crucial league fixture.

Find out more HERE

First aid fun day bringing children on the journey of learning first aid and CPR. Music, talks, colouring books and lots of fun at Gortin Glen Forest Park.

Find out more

 FLEADH THÍR EOGHAIN 2.0 

Fleadh Thír Eoghain 2025 returns to Fintona 

The Omagh Half Marathon & 5k Run, now in its 35th year, started off as a 10mile race in 1981. In 1986 it was a 12mile race but changed to the Half Marathon distance in 1987. Omagh Junior Chamber organised it from 1981 – 1996 before it was cancelled for three years 1997- 1999. The local running club Omagh Harriers regrouped and relaunched the event in March 2000. The SPAR Omagh Half Marathon Race & 5K Run/Walk has had a steady increase in participation, starting with 240 in the year 2000 but with the slick organization of the hard working Omagh Harriers Half Marathon Committee, it is now one recognized as one of the most prestigious running events in the country and we expect a record 4500 participants in 2025 to mark our milestone anniversary.

With the Covid 19 pandemic having a major impact on businesses, society and sporting events, the committee took the decision to cancel the race in March 2020 but instead ran it as a very successful virtual race with many participants running the ‘Omagh 1/2’ in many overseas exotic locations. Unfortunately the Covid situation persisted which meant there was to be no race at all in 2021.

Back with a fresh look our event sold out in record time this last two years so enter early for 2025 to guarantee your place as we will sell out again before the New Year. There is a  quality top guaranteed for All Half Marathon entries plus newly designed bespoke medals for All finishers including the 5k finishers. Chip timing, fast course, race pacers, street entertainment, finish line refreshments are all on offer to make this one of the top events in the 2025 sporting calendar.

This year’s Omagh Half Marathon/5k chosen charity is TBC.

Please support our Sponsors, SPAR, LINWOODS, TC AUTOS, OMAGH CREDIT UNION, MJ McIVOR SOLICITORS, PIZZAMAC, CALOR, CALDWELL CYCLES, BRADLEY’S PHARMACY, JMG SYSTEMS, GRANTS OF OMAGH, WHITE’S, SILVERBIRCH HOTEL, TAYTO, RECYCO, LYONS&WARD WOODCRAFT, BALLOO HIRE & LOUGH TEC.

Half Marathon Walk 8.30am

Half Marathon Run 9.30am

Half Marathon Run, Wheelchair and Walk all start at Omagh Leisure Complex.

SPAR 5k Run 9.45
5K starts at Omagh Leisure Complex approximately 15 minutes AFTER the 1/2 Marathon commences

Prizes

A prize fund of over £6000 is on offer plus £250 bonus for the 1^st male & female to break the 1/2 record time (Male-64.46min, Female-74.28min) There is a quality long sleeved top guaranteed for all Half Marathon entries and newly designed medals for ALL finishers including 5k Fun Run finishers.

Pacers will be there to help you run your target Half Marathon time. We have pacers for 1:30hrs, 1:45hrs, 2hrs, 2:15hrs, & 2:30hrs. They will be clearly visible at the start line.

Cash Prizes in all categories listed below.

Half Marathon

• Male & Female Overall; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th.
• Male & Female; 1st, 2nd in all Categories, Under 20, over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65
• Wheelchair; 1st, 2nd Male & Female
• Team Prizes; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female Team (6 to run, 3 to score)

5k Run

• Male & Female Overall; 1st, 2nd  3rd
• Male & Female 1st, 2nd in all Categories, Under 19, 17, 15, 13.
• Team Prizes: Male & Female School Team 1st; Male & Female Non-Athletics Sports Club 1st (3 to score)

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Walking Weekend on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23  March 2025
1 moderate and 1 challenging walk for max of 30 people per walk on both Saturday and Sunday

For the last three decades, we’ve paid homage to the heritage and legacy of Bluegrass music at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Next year, Bluegrass Omagh returns at the Folk Park for the last Bank Holiday in May – Saturday 24th to Monday 26th May 2025.