: All Folkd Up
: More Power To Your Elbow
: Sean Magee
: CEOL
: One For The Road
: Fresh As Folk
: Ruairi Cunningham
: The Porter Belly’s
: Meadhbh Walsh
: The Logues
: DJ Micky Quin
Turas ar Ghaeltacht na Speiríní / Sperrin Gaeltacht Tour
Turas bus dátheangach ar cheantar na Speiríní. Beidh an bus ag taistil fríd áiteanna a bhfuil stair ar leith ag baint leo. Beidh an chaint ag díriú isteach ar an timpeallacht agus ar an bhaint atá aici leis an teanga.
Bilingual guided bus tour of the Sperrin area. The bus will travel through places of historical significance. The discussion will focus on the natural environment and its links with the Irish language.
Ag Fágáil / Leaving 10.30am
Ag teacht ar ais / Returning 4pm
Sos ar / Break at 1.30pm Tabhair leat do chuid smailceana / Bring your own snacks
Teorann le líon na spásanna / Numbers Limited
Dinnéar mar chuid den turas / Dinner served on return.
Riachtanais Ithe ar Leith / Special Dietary Requirements
The annual Cairn Sunday walk is on Sunday 28th July 2024 at Gortin Glen Forest Park, Co Tyrone. People will be undertaking the yearly tradition of walking to the summit of Mullaghcarn Mountain, for this year’s ‘Cairn Sunday’.
The annual walk takes place on the last Sunday in July, and this year will be no different – walkers will once again be joined by their ‘Giant’ friend The Guardian of the Sperrins to greet them when they reach the peak!
The giant sculpture at Mullaghcarn is one of a series of giants in the Sperrins. The walk will start from the forest cafe at 10am, and everyone is welcome.
The walk will start at the ‘Trail Head’ information panel, beside the Cafe building, and will follow the purple waymarked ‘Mullaghcarn Trail’ signs. The walk will take around three hours and is a moderate walk.
Friends of the Glens will meet at forest cafe Brie’s Barista Bar at 10am and will walk the Mullaghcarn Trail to the summit to visit the Giant on the Cairn. Parking is free at the main carparks and toilets are available beside the forest cafe.
Walkers can start their walk anytime at the ‘Trail Head’ information panel, beside the forest cafe, and follow the waymarked ‘Mullaghcarn Trail’ signs.
The walk is on a tarmac and gravel terrain, and is a moderate walk, but it should be noted that the trail’s gradient can be quite challenging, particularly towards the end of the route. Dogs are very welcome, but owners should keep them on a lead.
The tradition of climbing to the top of Mullaghcairn is thought to date back over 1,000 years. Cairns have been used from Prehistoric times to present. The act of adding a stone to the cairn, is a deep rooted tradition, that by adding this rock you are preserving the integrity of the cairn, referencing the age-old practice of people, over generations, carrying stones to the summit to add to the cairn there. It is believed that the cairn marks a place regarded of great religious significance; perhaps a burial place. The practice of climbing Mullaghcairn is likely to have had a pagan origin; historians detail how people sought to be closer to their gods.
The introduction of Christianity saw the nature of the arranged climb to the top of Mullaghcarn become an annual day of pilgrimage. Blueberry Sunday’ as it was to be known was marked by participants performing religious practices at the summit. Through time, ‘sports days’ became a feature there. Activities including berry picking, eating and drinking, singing and dancing enhancing what had become a notable annual occurrence. The pilgrimage and subsequent festivities appealed to all age groups.
Notably, there were those who regarded attendance an ideal ‘courting’ or matchmaking’ opportunity; it was a place where lasting good relationships began!
In 1997, 300 hardy participants climbed Mullaghacarn on the last Sunday of July. In doing so, they revived a tradition that had been lost in time. ‘Cairn Sunday’, as it is now known, is about more than participating in a physical activity; it brings a community and its visitors together in the beautiful picturesque Gortin Glen Forest Park landscape.
That sounds like an exciting event! It seems like you’re referring to live music performances at Brodericks Bar featuring Brian Pritchard, Gareth Pritchard and Duncan Hyndman every Saturday in April.
Enjoy our talented local musicians and have a memorable time with friends or family.
Saturday 13th April – Brian Pritchard
Saturday 20th April – Gareth Pritchard
Saturday 27th April – Duncan Hyndman
Jake Blount is a rising star of American roots music, a talented banjoist and fiddle player and soulful singer. Jake won the 2020 Steve Martin Banjo Prize and was nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2023 International Folk Music Awards. He has also been showcased on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series and BBC Radio Two’s Folk Show.
Jake’s work shines a light on the major contributions that Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ artists have made to American folk traditions, often overlooked. Jake has toured widely across the USA and Europe, taking his music and scholarship to venues including Newport Folk Festival, Carnegie Hall and Denmark’s Roskilde Festival. His 2022 album The New Faith features inspired new arrangements of traditional songs including Black spirituals and Blues, and has received glowing reviews from Rolling Stone, The Guardian and many more.
Jake Blount is a mesmerising live performer, and will be appearing with his trio, featuring double bass ace Nelson Williams and gifted multi-instrumentalist Gus Tritsch. Expect a mix of evocative songs and foot-stomping fiddle tunes, with exceptional musicianship and singing.
GBL Productions present Chronicles of Long Kesh by Martin Lynch The hilarious, painful and shocking story of Northern Ireland’s infamous prison — Long Kesh — is told through the eyes of prison officers, Republicans and Loyalists, a rich assortment of patriots, chancers, leaders, wives, escapers and hypochondriacs! A huge crowd-pleaser, full of 1960’s Mo-Town songs and wild, irreverent humour, this is the inside story of The Troubles. Chronicles of Long Kesh last played in Belfast in 2012 with a sold-out run and standing ovations every single night! The play has toured throughout Northern Ireland and was a smash-hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Physical, loud, sweary, funny, perfectly choreographed, terrifying and still, again, funny.’- THE OBSERVERContains strong language
Join us for an eventful evening as we celebrate the rich cultural and natural heritage of our local area, brought to life through a unique collaboration between the Fermanagh Omagh District Council, South West College, and the community. This partnership has given rise to a series of captivating media productions, showcasing everything from the traditional art of Fresh Water Pearl Fishing to heartwarming local love stories. This event is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the essence of our region’s heritage, meet the talented students who have skillfully narrated our history, and engage with community members whose invaluable contributions have enriched this project. Don’t miss this memorable night of storytelling and heritage preservation in Omagh!
Following sell-out performances of its ever-popular programme of Music from Stage and Screen in The Millennium Forum and The Alley Theatre, Orchestra NorthWest is delighted to be performing in the Strule Arts Centre for the first time. Join us on a journey through some of the best loved music from TV, musicals, and movies from various eras. Their programme will include music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Chicago, West Side Story, Romeo & Juliet/The Apprentice, The Onedin Line, Mission: Impossible and Wicked.
Daisy Fortune is a downtrodden yet hard-working woman, who is supporting an idle husband and a good-for-nothing son. She loses her job as a waitress in ‘The Cosy Corner’ after her son, Nathan’s pet lizard ‘Kylie’, gets loose in the premises. She manages to scheme her way into a job as a housekeeper for Bill and Oonagh Delaney.
Oonagh has unrealistic aspirations of literary greatness and she is busy organizing a poetry workshop in her home. She has invited renowned and eccentric poet, Aubrey Peacock to attend. Meanwhile, there is tension in the Delaneys’ marriage as a result of Bill’s flirting with Wanda Hunt, the mother of one of his pupils. However, between unwanted lavender, laced punch and an escaped lizard, the workshop turns into a complete disaster and the tension between Oonagh and Wanda finally explodes.
Join Cowboy Lavin, the biggest (and only) TikTok star of his generation, as he shares his hilarious stories about growing up in Castletown and life on the road. Cowboy will be accompanied by fellow Hardy Bucks legend Frenchtoast O’Toole, who may or may not be back on the drink. 3 Bucks Left is a spin-off of County Mayo’s own Hardy Bucks. This Satire is laden with comedy and pathos throughout, inspiring many other acts in its wake. Now a decade later, it remains one of Ireland’s favourite comedy shows. It’s been a wild ride of ups and downs. Crude, lofty, self-deprecating introspection, coupled with rowdy philosophies. Such misadventures are not for the faint of heart. Ruggedly charming, extremely funny, riding close to the wind.
Making a very welcome return to the island of Ireland, Kimmie Rhodes from Austin, Texas brings a rare and intimate solo performance to celebrate the release of newly-penned songs, tell stories both poignant and hilarious from her four decades of making music and sing the songs those years inspired!
She says, “I can’t wait to visit friends and fans… fun promised!”
“Kimmie has the voice of a beautiful child coming from an old soul. She touches us where the better angels of our nature dwell, and I believe we need that now more than ever. If you haven’t before, do yourself a favour and bring her into your listening life.” – Emmylou Harris.
Country music legend Brendan Quinn will celebrate 60 years in the music business in 2024.
With Special guests Sandy Kelly, Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne Duo.
A household name, in the early 1970’s he reached Number One in the Irish charts with Four In The Morning and had several more Number One’s and Top Ten hits with Bandy The Rodeo Clown, Daddy’s Little Girl, I Can Almost See My Hometown From Here and Angeline to name a few.
Brendan embarks upon a nationwide concert tour in 2024 with a full backing band of superb musicians including two giants of the Irish traditional music scene Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne and Brendan’s son James as guest artists.
Any music fans should not miss this fabulous celebration of great country music!
Please note, a Haze Machine will be used during this performance.
Sammy Ragdoll has a day out at the zoo with her best friend Eddy the Teddy. Despite Sammy warning him, Eddy keeps wandering off. He does this once too often and gets locked in overnight!! Some of the animals try to help him but the Monkeys find it fun to be very unhelpful. Eddy will need help from the audience if he is to get out before the morning. Fun for Children aged 6 and under. SPECIAL 20% DISCOUNT OFFER – Buy for both Teddy’s Zoo Adventure and Alice Through The Looking Glass at the same time and get a 20% discount of the ticket price!
Bluegrass Family Day will be jam packed with fantastic music and fun activities that everyone will enjoy. There’ll be performances from festival musicians, singing workshops for children, a magician, traditional games and pastimes from Appalachia. Bluegrass Omagh Family Day is FREE to weekend ticket holders. Alternatively you can buy tickets below to attend Bluegrass Omagh Family Day.
We have lots of ticket options available whether you want a full weekend of Bluegrass music or just enough for a taster. A weekend full of wonderful music from acts all across the world such as Nothin’ Fancy (USA), Thomas Cassell (USA), Rookie Riot (SWE) and Mikeeaters (CZ) to name just a few. Attend on one day or why not make a weekend out of it and come along for this musical extravaganza.
Tickets are selling fast so get your hands on some quick!
The annual Tyrone Fleadh returns in 2024 across various locations in Fintona. See below for a daily schedule of events not to be missed:
Sunday 19th May – Youth session
Wednesday 22nd May – Local history talk on townlands and family names
Thursday 23rd May – Irish language family quiz, singing session
Friday 24th May – Vintage rally, opening event, music on gig rig, session trail
Saturday 25th May – Competitions, gig rig, session trail, sets ceili, exhibition, Fleadh Mass
Sunday 26th May – Competitions, gig rig, session trail, parade, family events in town centre
The must attend event of 2024, Beattie’s Music Festival is BACK to bring you an even BIGGER line up this May for an open air festival at the Glenpark Estate on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2024.
Join us for a weekend of the very best in music and dancing, set within the stunning surrounds of Glenpark estate. Beatties Music Festival is known to have one of the best atmospheres of any festival in Ireland. The lineup of top quality acts only adds to this incredible weekend.
There will be food and drink on site with gates opening at 5pm and the event finishing at 11pm. Get your tickets here!
Open Air Festival Omagh 2024
C-More Flying School & Club are hosting a Fly in Family fun day on Saturday May 4th.
Get ready for the 182nd Omagh Show on Saturday 6th July– a fun family day packed with entertainment for everyone
Join us for a day filled with agricultural competitions, show-jumping, thrilling attractions, and activities for every age.
Save the date and come experience the joy of the 182nd Omagh Show!
This year, we’ll be warming up for a weekend of bluegrass music on Friday night, 3rd May, with performances from Nothin’ Fancy (USA), Thomas Cassell (USA), Rookie Riot (SWE) and Milkeaters (CZ). What better start to Bluegrass Omagh 2024, a full weekend of finger-pickin’ wizardry at the home of bluegrass music this side of the Atlantic.
Want to bring your bluegrass instruments along and get involved? Join our Pickin’ Party in Strule Arts Centre at 16:00 before the evening concert starts at 19:00. Bring your fiddle, banjo, mandolin or guitars along, meet up with old musical friends and make some new ones!
Not a fan of festival vibes or new to bluegrass music? This intimate setting is the perfect way to enjoy bluegrass music and get involved with the festival in a quieter way.
What to know
The Belfast GIRLS are BACK and up to more mischief!
Bernie finds herself in hot water with the police after flogging the latest weight loss pill to half of Belfast so Bernie, Betty & Michelle find themselves ON THE RUN! And what better place to hide than the local Convent, surely no one’s going to look for her there, right?! Or will they?
Will Bernie get caught and go prison? Will she realise her heart belonged to GOD all along and become a nun? Grab your mates and your blossom hill and come and find out! You don’t wanna miss the CRAIC!
CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT CONTENT – SUITABLE FOR 18+
‘Gimme a Minute’
Award-winning Northern Irish comedy sensation Paddy Raff is back on tour taking his brand new hilarious standup show ‘Gimme a Minute!’ on the road in 2024. Having previously sold out venues across UK and Ireland, including a record 6 nights in Belfast’s SSE Arena, Paddy’s new show, featuring his own blend of storytelling, observational and musical comedy, is one not to be missed.
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Tickets available from Hotel Reception or buy online now:
A rural cottage located centrally between Omagh and Cookstown. Situated at the foot of the Sperrin mountains. It’s in an area of outstanding beauty with lots of local attractions including the Gortin glens, Beckmore stone circle and the Ulster American folk park.
The cottage is detached with lots of outdoor space. There are beautiful views of the countryside. The house is spacious, with 3 bedrooms and a large family bathroom and a fully exuipt kitchen. Washer dryer facilities are available.
There is a sofa bed available to accommodate 2 further guests if required
It is located 0.2 miles from the An Creagan visitor centre witch has a restaurant, walks, bicycle trail and kids play area
The space:
There are 3 bedrooms each with a double bed. There is a cot in one of the bedrooms.There is also a sofa bed in one of the 2 living rooms if needed. There are 2 living rooms , one kitchen and one large bathroom. There is also a workspace
Price:
Must be rented for 2 nights minimum at £150 a night
Nestled close to the beautiful market village of Gortin, at the foot of the Sperrin mountains. The Meadows is a wonderful hideaway campsite.
New Years Eve In Lola’s
Dance the night away to Johnny Brady
Doors open 21.15