Events
A snap shot of events on the North Coast is detailed below. For further details on a wider range of events see http://www.northcoastni.com
May
The Plantation of Ulster - Jonathan Bardon reads from his book
2 May 2012
Location: Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart
The acclaimed historian Jonathan Bardon reads some passages from his new book 'The Plantation of Ulster', at Flowerfield Arts Centre in this special evening organised in association with Waterstone's, Coleraine.
Coleraine 10K Run
3 May 2012
Location: University of Ulster Coleraine at 7pm
Admission : £10 - £12
The Dumb Waiter AND The Lover
3 May 2012
Location: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
8pm
Tickets: £12.00, concessions£9.00
"A Scottish Celebration"
4 May 2012
Location: Coleraine Town Hall
Portrush Branch of the Royal Scottish Dance Society are celebrating their 60th Anniversary with ''A Scottish Celebration'' @ Coleraine Town Hall from 8pm.
Annual Exhibition of Irish Art
4-7 May 2012
Location: RAMADA HOTEL, MAIN STREET, PORTRUSH
FRI 4th May: 6pm - 9pm
SAT 5th & SUN 6th 11am - 8pm
MON 7th: 11am - 6pm
May Craft and Collectables Fair
5 May 2012
Location: Portstewart Town Hall
Bluebell Walk
5 May 2012
Location: Downhill Demense, 2pm to 4pm
Admission : Adult £4.50, Child £2.25, Family £11.25
National Trust members free.
Affiliated Showjumping
5 May 2012
Location: The Bowl Arena, Causeway Street, Portrush
10am to 6.30pm
Causeway Coast Challenge Walk 30km
6 May 2012
Location: Portballintrae
Starts 8am
Canoe Expedition - Eye Feel Good
6 May 2012
Location: Coleraine
Give My Head Peace - Live!
7 May 2012
Location: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
8pm
Tickets: £20.00
Spitfire Solo
10 May 2012
Location: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
8pm
Tickets: £12.00, concessions£8.00
Walking the Colours
11 May-28 Jun 2012
Location: Coleraine Town Hall
11am to 4pm
Free admission
Runkerry Abseil
12 May 2012
Location: Bushmills
Abseil down a cliff edge and freefall into the sea.
Please contact Emma for a fundraising pack on 028 9032 1283
Damhead Minature Railway Open Day
12 May 2012
Location: Coleraine
A minature steam or diesel train ride
Causeway Speciality Market
12 May 2012
Location: Coleraine
One of the largest outdoor markets in Northern Ireland.
Relentless International North West 200 & Race Week Festival
12-19 May 2012
Location: Various
Causeway Trek 2012
12 May 2012
Join us on the Causeway Trek Trail at Larrybane Car Park from 9.30am to 4.00pm and do something challenging and worthwhile for NI Chest Heart & Stroke.
When: Saturday, 12 May 09:00-18.00
Where: Carrick-a-rede, 119a White Park Road, Ballintoy.
Price: Adult £10, Concessions £7, Child £5, Family £10 for mini-trek. Contact: rhughes@nichs.org.uk
The Sleeping Beauty
12 May 2012
Location: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
8pm
Tickets: £15.00, concessions£13.00
NW200 - Mini moto racing
12 May 2012
Location: Portrush
Basking Shar/Inistrahull Island Sea Safari Trip
13 May 2012
Location: Portstewart
Spectacular trip travelling through one of the most popular areas in the world to spot the massive basking sharks, the 2nd largest fish in the sea.
NW200 - Charity Walk/Cycle/Run of circuit
13 May 2012
Location: Various
NW200 - Evening entertainment at the Hospitality Marquee
14-18 May 2012
Location: Portstewart
The Southern Tenant Folk Union in Concert
15 May 2012
Location: Portstewart
One of the finest bluegrass ensembles in the UK returns to Flowerfield. A seven piece all acoustic band with banjo, mandolin, fiddle & harmony vocals the STFU perform with 'soul & beauty' on their murder ballads & laments - and tear it up with their 'Hootenanny sawdust-kickers' and high energy sound.
Guitarist Albert Lee and Hogna's Heroes
15 May 2012
Location: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
8pm
Tickets: £20.00, concessions£18.00
NW200 - Vintage and Classic Bike Dislpay
15-18 May 2012
Location: Portstewart
NW200 - BikeSafe NI
15-19 May 2012
Location: Portstewart
NW200 - Family Motor Fest
16 May 2012
Location: Portrush
NW200 - Meet the Riders
16 May 2012
Location: Coleraine
Causeway Sea Safari
16 May 2012
Location: Portstewart Harbour
3pm to 5pm
Admission ££30 child £20
NW200 - Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Display/Cavalcade
16 May 2012
Location: Portstewart
NW200 - Live concert and fireworks
18 May 2012
Location: Portstewart
The Best Michael Jackson Tribute in the World!
18 May 2012
Location: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
8pm
Tickets: £15.00, concessions£12.50
Spring Dune
19 May 2012
Location: Portstewart Strand, 2pm to 4pm.
Adult £2, Child £1.
Peter and the Wolf
25 May 2012
Location: Riverside Theatre, Coleraine
11am
Tickets: £5.00
Damhead Miniature Railway Open Day
26 May 2012
Location: Coleraine
A minature steam or diesel train ride
Affiliated Showjumping
26-27 May 2012
Location: The Bowl Arena, Causeway Street. Portrush
10am to 6.30pm
Flame Festival welcoming the Olympic Torch
26 May-10 Jun 2012
Location: Portrush
The 'Flame Festival welcoming the Olympic Torch' is a Coleraine Borough Council lead event in association with LOCOG, existing event organisers, local theatre and arts venues, Community and sporting organisations. The event is part funded by NITB. The event will include a two week programme of new and existing events to celebrate and welcome the arrival of the Olympic Torch to the Borough on Sun 3rd & Mon 4th June.
further details can be found at www.northcoastni.com