AGE 5-11 yearsTutor Sharyn KellyTry making your own pictures in wool!
Refreshments will be served after the walks. Please stay around afterwards for some music and craic at the venue/s.
Easter Felting
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Easter at the Ulster American Folk Park
Discover what a traditional Easter would have been like centuries ago in Ulster and America…
There’ll be horse and wagon rides for you to enjoy, tasty traditional food to try and willow weaving demonstrations! Listen to traditional music, watch our magic show on the ship and stop at our photo selfie station. You can take part in our craft demonstrations, meet our street characters and swing by our storytelling sessions. There will also be a special Easter trail for the kids to follow.
Visiting on the 10th April? There’ll also be Irish dancers performing in the Park on Easter Monday!
Free Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt @ Brie’s Barista Bar 
Explore the leafy paths of the Gortin Glen Forest Park whilst taking part in a free Easter egg hunt! Bring the whole family for a wholesome adventure using a map which will take you along the Park Trail. Follow the map as you meander through the trail which has ducks, deers and wooden sculptures, all while keeping your eyes open for 5 Easter Eggs 
Join us on the 8th, 9th & 10th of April for an Eggscellent time at the Gortin Glen Forest Park 
Brie’s Barista Bar are delighted to welcome you back for their annual Easter Egg Hunt with prizes, face painting and more! 
Starting at Brie’s Barista Bar,
Will you find the Golden Egg? 
Bring your basket back to Brie’s Barista Bar to claim your prize! (One prize per person) 
Join the egg hunt @ https://facebook.com/events/s/easter-egg-hunt-bries-barista-/1500524307139446/
Bluegrass Festival Omagh 2023
The music festival that values its roots on 26-28 May 2023
The finest Bluegrass bands from around the corner and across the seas. Start off your summer with world-class tunes for a toe-tappin’, finger-pickin’ bluegrass weekend to remember!
Shake off your Stetsons, Bluegrass Omagh is back for 2023.
From North Carolina to the Netherlands, we’ve got some of the best Bluegrass acts from around the world lined up for this year’s festival.
EARLY BIRD RELEASE
GENERAL SALE
Bluegrass Omagh 2023 Early Bird Ticket offer – Up to 25% off until 31st March!
An Creagán – Tornoge Cottage
TORNOGE 2 BEDROOM (DOUBLE & SINGLE BED IN EACH ROOM)
Two bedroom cottage, all on ground floor. Both bedrooms have a king and single bed, one room has a wet room shower ensuite and the second has a bathroom. Bed linen and towels provided. Spacious kitchen/living/dining area with fully equipped kitchen with cooking utensils and crockery. The cottage is oil central heatedand has an additional log burning stove with starter pack provided, additional logs can be purchased on site. Patio doors opening into garden with barbeque area.
Vitus First Tracks Enduro Cup & Gortin Glen Gravel Grinduro
Grit your teeth and get ready!
Gortin Glen – Vitus First Tracks Enduro Cup round 1
Youth/Challenger – 3 stages
E-bike – 5 stages
Everyone else – 4 stages
Mash up format. Stages open from 10-4pm. As many laps as you can handle – your fastest one counts on each stage.
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Spar Omagh Half Marathon
Omagh Half Marathon was started in 1989 by a small group of Omagh Harriers. The race has grown to be one of the largest Half Marathons in Northern Ireland. In 2019 the race had over 2500 Half competitors. The Half marathon has a committee of 9 people and a race day crew or over 200 volunteers!!!
The 2023 event will be bigger than ever. Our move to Sunday racing will give us room to grow further in the coming years.
Follow Spar Omagh Half Marathon Social media outlets for all the up-to-date information.
Silverbirch Spring Wreath Workshop
Come on down to the Silverbirch on Saturday 1 April for a Spring Wreath Workshop. Sip on a glass of prosecco and enjoy some Easter treats with tea & coffee readily available all for only £45pp.
Limited spaces available!
Conal Gallen – Funny Bits
Conal Gallen’s “Funny Bits”
Multi award-winning comedian, Conal Gallen, brings his hilarious stand-up comedy show back on the road for 2023. The Donegal man is known around Ireland and the UK for his hilariously quick wit, rib-tickling stories and comedy songs! Don’t miss your chance to laugh the whole night away with one of Ireland’s all time favourite comedians.
‘The Abingdon Collection’ History tour.
‘The Abingdon Collection’ History tour.
Aimed at students and small groups who have an interest in the Second World War or who are currently learning about the subject in school. The ‘War talk’ is free but bookings are limited. Step back in time to the dark days of World War Two and experience a unique collection of artefacts and stories.
All children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by an adult. A great learning experience. Phone 02882243373 to make a booking
Family Fun Weekend Fly In
Family fun weekend at C-more Flying with kids entertainment and activities! Enjoy some hot food, ice cream, teas and coffees all whilst you enjoy Air Experience Flights! There will be a selection of aircraft on display plus lots, lots more!
Omagh Sperrins Walking Festival
Dates: 25-26 March 2023
This year’s Festival is one of the first in the 2023 calendar of Walking events- so get the boots dusted off!
Choose from the walk options below to plan your outdoor weekend. Please choose a grade and length of walk that suits your experience and interest.
Saturday Moderate Walk ‘Migration & the Muintir Looney’- The Robber’s Table & Gortin Lakes 7km
Saturday Challenging Walk:
‘Spirits in the Glens- a living Geology’ Mullaghcarn 12k
Sunday Moderate Walk: ‘The Ecology of the Mourne Valley’- Tattynure to Bessy Bell 9km
Sunday Challenging Walk:
‘Written in Stone- the vernacular landscape’
Sloughan Glen & Bollaght Mt 12km
This Walking Weekend is kindly supported by Fermanagh Omagh District Council and the Sperrins Partnership
Important information about the walking tour:
- Please note no dogs are permitted on all walks due to farm animals being in close proximity to routes.
- Please arrive on time and come prepared for your choice of Walk. Where relevant a bus will be provided to transport you to and from your walk route and we ask you to leave your car at registration.
- If you have not already done so online, you will be asked to complete Participant form on arrival by Far and Wild staff which will included consents for First Aid treatment etc
For Challenging and Moderate Walks please bring/wear:
- Hiking boots; appropriate outdoor clothing; rainwear; packed lunch; sufficient water. Gaiters and walking poles are optional but advised.
For Easy Walks please bring:
- Footwear that can handle uneven terrain; rainwear; packed lunch; sufficient water
Market on Main Street Omagh
Artisan market takes place on the first Saturday of every month outside Rue and The Ostlers on Main Street, Omagh. Local crafts, food and giftware.
Meadows Camping Field
Nestled close to the beautiful market village of Gortin, at the foot of the Sperrin mountains. The Meadows is a wonderful hideaway campsite.
Johnny Brady – New Years Eve at Lola’s
New Years Eve In Lola’s
Dance the night away to Johnny Brady
Doors open 21.15