Things To Do

Two new activities are coming to Airtastic Lisburn. Pic credit: Airtastic

CUBE Challenges and Laser Tag coming soon to Airtastic Lisburn

Jan Morris pictured with the Belfast author Paul Clements in 1994. Pic credit: Paul Clements

Paul Clements gives insight into Jan Morris during his talk in Lisburn

There will be fun for everyone at the Ballance House Autumn Fair. Pic credit: Ballance House

Local bands tune up for the popular Autumn Fair at Ballance House

Carrickfergus Garden Society has announced its new programme of events, which will begin on October 9 in Carrick Town Hall. Photo: Google maps

Carrickfergus Garden Society announces new programme of events

Bannsider Productions are delighted to bring Constellations by Nick Payne to Flowerfield Arts Centre for three epic performances this October. Credit Bannsider Productions

Local actors bring Constellations to Flowerfield

Hands-on Halloween fun at Dobbies. Pic credit: Dobbies

Cast a spell with Dobbies’ Lisburn store this Halloween

There will be plenty of spooky goings-on at Hillsborough Castle this Halloween. Pic credit: Historic Royal Palaces

Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween for all the family at Hillsborough Castle

Anna's Number playing at Positive Carrickfergus' Visual Noise event in April at Carrick Town Hall. Photo: Positive Carrickfergus

Positive Carrickfergus making a return to Carrick Town Hall

Celebrating Good Relations Week 2023 (from L to R) are Lucky Casey, footballer on behalf of Multi-Ethnic Sports and Cultures NI; Syrian Drummer ‘Nadeem’; Tim McGarry, comedian, broadcaster and Good Relations Week Ambassador 2023, and African drummer Wilson Magwere. Photo: Simon Graham

Packed programme for Good Relations Week 2023

Acoustic duo Natalia and Ciara will play at Portrush Atlantic Hotel, Saturday, September 30. Credit Swell Festival

Swell Portrush festival returns for fourth year

The National Trust properties of Northern Ireland are some of the best locations to have a go at geocaching.

8 National Trust locations to go geocaching in Northern Ireland

County Tyrone boasts a collection of captivating tourist spots that are waiting to be discovered. Picture: Beth Macdonald on Unsplash

9 tourist spots in County Tyrone to celebrate World Tourism Day

There are a number of great places in Belfast where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city. Picture: K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash

5 of the best places to see Belfast from a bird's eye view

The story of the last witch trial in Ireland is being brought to life this autumn thanks to a new exhibition at Carrickfergus Museum. Photo: Carrickfergus Museum/Ulster University

Exhibition uses virtual reality to bring story of Islandmagee witches to life

There's a host of great things to do in September in the Lurgan and Portadown areas.

What's on in Lurgan and Portadown: 8 things to do in September

If you like running maybe it’s time to change the scenery and use your time to take in some of the most beautiful places across Tyrone. Picture: Emma Simpson on Unsplash

6 scenic running routes you should check out in Co Tyrone

The exhibition will be officially opened at 12 noon on Saturday, September 9, in Flowerfield Arts Centre. Credit Lindsay Johnson

Special exhibition in memory of artist John

L-R Bill Porter, Gerry Mellotte, Lord Mayor Margaret Tinsley, Marc Coppez and John McCullough. Pic credit: Kelvin Boyes

Council welcomes World Sheepdog Trials to Northern Ireland for the first time

The Old Mill at Cloughmills is open on Saturday as part of this year's European Heritage Open Days. Credit Cloughmills Community Action team

Old Mill at Cloughmills is open on Saturday

Release your inner child by taking part in a fun activity.

6 ways to tap into your inner child this year

Northern Ireland’s Secret Bunker hidden 15ft below a field on the outskirts of Portadown is one of the fascinating places open to the public on European Heritage Open Days scheme 2023. Picture: Tourism NI

European Heritage Open Days: what to see in Co Armagh

Anthea McWilliams, co-director and co-founder of the Linen Biennale, is encouraging everyone to come along to the tablecloth workshop on September 9. Pic credit: R Space Gallery

You can help to create Northern Ireland’s longest linen tablecloth

Pictured on a recce of Gill Hall Estate, the venue for the 2023 World Sheep Dog Trials are from left Gerry Mellotte and Heather Pennington of ABP; John McCullough Chairman of the World Sheepdog Trial Committee; with Lisa Burrows and Keith Williamson of ABP Linden Foods. Pic credit: Cliff Donaldson

ABP gets ready to welcome visitors to the World Sheepdog Trials in Dromore

Adrian Hack's walking tour takes members of the public back to the period of the Second World War, using photographs, artefacts and visits to key locations in his hometown of Carrickfergus. Picture: Adrian Hack

Popular NI walking tour invites you to step into life on the Carrick home front

Blackberry Farm has opened its sunflower field to the public. Pic credit: Blackberry Farm

A blooming fantastic idea for a day out

Sentry Hill house in Newtownabbey is one of the venues taking part in European Heritage Open Days 2023. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Historic east Antrim venues taking part in European Heritage Open Days

There are some great spots across Northern Ireland that are perfect for viewing a super moon.

5 mystical spots in Northern Ireland to view the August super blue moon

Posing on at tractor during the 2022 Country Comes To Town event are from left: Aaron Adams, Tara-Rose Samolia McLarnon, Anca Samolia McLarnon and Neil McLarnon. Picture: Tony Hendron

Country comes to Town in Portadown promises day of fun for all the family

Shauna McFall gets ready to sell her pony at the Ould Lammas Fair. Picture: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia.

Traffic arrangements announced for Ould Lammas Fair

The then Prince of Wales greets Lambeg drummers during a visit to Sloan's House Museum of Orange Heritage in Loughgall in 2016. Picture: Arthur Allison / Pacemaker.

Sloan's House in Loughgall to host new series of Orange historical lectures

Maria McManus, artistic director of Quotidian and Poetry Jukebox NI and Paul Stewart, WWT Castle Espie centre manager. Picture: WWT Castle Espie,

Seamus Heaney's Blackberry Picking features in new Poetry Jukebox collection

Maria McManus, artistic director of Quotidian and Poetry Jukebox NI and Paul Stewart, WWT Castle Espie centre manager. Picture: WWT Castle Espie,

Poetry Jukebox helps visitors connect with WWT Castle Espie

Helping to launch Sperrins Walking, featuring a range of moderate and challenging guided themed walks across the Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in September, October 2023 and March 2024 across a beautiful landscape promoting health, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing were, from left, Gary Donaldson, Sperrins Outdoor Activity Development Officer; Sperrins Walking guide Mairéad McCallion and weather presenter Cecilia Daly. Picture: Sperrins Partnership

Sperrins Walking Programme returns with events to promote health and wellbeing

Mid Ulster District Council Chair, Councillor Dominic Molloy gets to meet some of the dinosaurs that will make an appearance at Roar Roar Dinosaur in Maghera Walled Garden on September 9. Picture: Mid Ulster District Council

Dinosaur fun for little ones at Maghera Walled Garden

The Royal Black Institution will hold major demonstrations at six locations on August 26 to mark the finale of the parading season, the Last Saturday. picture: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye.

Royal Black Institution members to step out for Last Saturday parades

Drifterstyle Truck Show will be coming to the Eikon Centre in Lisburn in October. Pic credit: Drifterstyle Truck Show

UK and Ireland’s largest indoor truck show comes to Lisburn's Eikon Centre

Northern Ireland has inspired the written word for generations.

6 fascinating literary destinations across Northern Ireland for you to explore

Spectators at the annual re-enactment will be able to witness Carrickfergus Castle under siege by King William III’s forces. Picture: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Crowds from far and wide expected for Carrickfergus Siege on Bank Holiday Monday

Lisburn prepares to host Co Antrim brethren for the Last Saturday parade. Pic credit: Lisburn RBDC No. 1

Lisburn set to welcome Co Antrim brethren to 'Last Saturday Parade'

Coleraine artist Naomi Arbuthnot whose work has been selected for the Royal Ulster Academy exhibition. Credit Naomi Arbuthnot

Naomi's work chosen for RUA exhibition

Can You Dance? Northern Ireland comes to the Eikon Centre in Lisburn. Pic credit: Can You Dance? Northern Ireland

Matilda star Alisha Weir to join the Can You Dance? Northern Ireland Convention

Mr Morelli test drives his new MINI for the Morellis Italian Ice Cream Job on Sunday, August 27. Credit Brian Moore

Minis heading to Portrush for massive meet-up

A variety of events have been organised throughout August in the Lurgan and Portadown areas.

8 events to enjoy this August in Lurgan and Portadown

NI World Top Stories

Officers from Portadown Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with colleagues from Tactical Support Group, have made three arrests following the seizure of a quantity of suspected illegal drugs in Portadown today, Wednesday, 20th September.

Arrests after drugs seizure

The Lord Mayor, Ald Margaret Tinsley at the official opening of Blossom Children’s Ward Garden with representatives from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Portadown Wellness Centre, Seagoe Youth Group and Craigavon Area Hospital staff.

In pictures: revamped garden officially opened at Blossom Children’s Ward

Sean Taaffe, Can You Dance? faculty member and a prominent figure in the dance industry is pictured with some of the 28 local dancers who have been selected as The Faces of CYD? Northern Ireland. Photo: Fiona Brown Communications

Dance ambassador role for Carrick's Zoe