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....

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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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,...

A mock or 'Sham Fight' commemorating the Battle of the Boyne - a decisive battle between King James II and William III(William of Orange) for the control of Ireland.
This event always takes place on the 13th of July....

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

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....

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

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....

The event will include activity both on and off the water with lots to entertain the kids and adults alike including interactive attractions. Food, music and for the first time it will include a Sailing Regatta orgainised by the Royal Ulster Yacht Club....