Get your walking shoes at the ready and join the hundreds of visitors at Slemish Mountain this St Patrick’s Day for the annual trek up the hill - where legend has it St Patrick worked as a shepherd. The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Sunday, March 17 - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. The music marquee at Slemish Car Park will offer lunchtime entertainment from Portglenone Comhaltas Group and Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association - performing traditional music and dance. The one and a half kilometre walk at Slemish takes approximately one hour up and down and it is strongly advised that suitable clothing and strong footwear is worn. Sections of the short climb can be steep and slippery and might not be suitable for all. There will be no parking anywhere near Slemish and traffic patrols will enforce all no waiting cones, so a free park and ride service will operate from Silverwood/Michelin at Broughshane, just off the M2. Follow the yellow and black event signs on all approaches. Parking for blue badge vehicles is also available at Silverwood/Michelin.The shuttle bus to Slemish Mountain will run continually from 9am with the last departure from Michelin/Silverwood at 3:30pm. Please note, dogs are not permitted for this event.For further information and download a guide for the day visit www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/stpatricksdayGet your walking shoes at the ready and join the hundreds of visitors at Slemish Mountain this St Patrick’s Day for the annual trek up the hill - where legend has it St Patrick worked as a shepherd. The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Sunday, March 17 - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. The music marquee at Slemish Car Park will offer lunchtime entertainment from Portglenone Comhaltas Group and Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association - performing traditional music and dance. The one and a half kilometre walk at Slemish takes approximately one hour up and down and it is strongly advised that suitable clothing and strong footwear is worn. Sections of the short climb can be steep and slippery and might not be suitable for all. There will be no parking anywhere near Slemish and traffic patrols will enforce all no waiting cones, so a free park and ride service will operate from Silverwood/Michelin at Broughshane, just off the M2. Follow the yellow and black event signs on all approaches. Parking for blue badge vehicles is also available at Silverwood/Michelin.The shuttle bus to Slemish Mountain will run continually from 9am with the last departure from Michelin/Silverwood at 3:30pm. Please note, dogs are not permitted for this event.For further information and download a guide for the day visit www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/stpatricksday
Get your walking shoes at the ready and join the hundreds of visitors at Slemish Mountain this St Patrick’s Day for the annual trek up the hill - where legend has it St Patrick worked as a shepherd. The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Sunday, March 17 - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. The music marquee at Slemish Car Park will offer lunchtime entertainment from Portglenone Comhaltas Group and Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association - performing traditional music and dance. The one and a half kilometre walk at Slemish takes approximately one hour up and down and it is strongly advised that suitable clothing and strong footwear is worn. Sections of the short climb can be steep and slippery and might not be suitable for all. There will be no parking anywhere near Slemish and traffic patrols will enforce all no waiting cones, so a free park and ride service will operate from Silverwood/Michelin at Broughshane, just off the M2. Follow the yellow and black event signs on all approaches. Parking for blue badge vehicles is also available at Silverwood/Michelin.The shuttle bus to Slemish Mountain will run continually from 9am with the last departure from Michelin/Silverwood at 3:30pm. Please note, dogs are not permitted for this event.For further information and download a guide for the day visit www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/stpatricksday

St Patrick's Day 2024: what's on in the wider Ballymena, Antrim, Carrickfergus, Larne, and Newtownabbey areas

By The Newsroom
Published 12th Mar 2024, 16:25 BST
Updated 12th Mar 2024, 16:42 BST
From mountain climbing to traditional music sessions, there's something for everyone to enjoy this St Patrick’s Day.

Whether you're looking to explore the history and culture of this great holiday, or simply want to have some fun with your loved ones, there are plenty of options available in the wider Ballymena, Antrim, Carrickfergus, Larne, and Newtownabbey areas.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will be hosting St Patrick's Day celebrations at Mossley Mill and Antrim Castle Gardens on Monday, March 18 from 12pm-4pm. The free events will include traditional music, engaging children's activities, exciting workshops, and lively dancing. For further details, visit https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events/2024/march/st-patrick-s-day-celebrations/

5. Family fun at Mossley Mill and Antrim Castle Gardens

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will be hosting St Patrick's Day celebrations at Mossley Mill and Antrim Castle Gardens on Monday, March 18 from 12pm-4pm. The free events will include traditional music, engaging children's activities, exciting workshops, and lively dancing. For further details, visit https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events/2024/march/st-patrick-s-day-celebrations/ Photo: Stock image by Unsplash

Cairncastle Ulster-Scots Cultural Group will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a ‘soirée’ on Friday, March 17, in the Halfway House Hotel, Ballygally. The evening commences at 7.30pm with a dish of Irish stew. This will be followed by a display of traditional Irish dancing by Murray School of Irish dance. Entertainment will be provided too by Michael McSparron, a well-known singer from Carnlough, performing a variety of American country songs. He will be backed by Internationally-acclaimed keyboard player Billy McCombe. from the showband scene. They will be followed by The Grouse Beaters, performing a mixture of traditional Scottish, country and Irish songs.The event will close with Alastair Coyles singing a mixture of Irish, American country and Irish country songs.Admission is £12 each. Tickets are available from the hotel (028 2858 3265), Book Nook /Information Centre, Larne (02828260395), or telephone Adrian (07889659165).Everyone is welcome to join with the Ulster-Scots Cultural Group in celebrating the occasion.

6. Soirée in Ballygally

Cairncastle Ulster-Scots Cultural Group will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a ‘soirée’ on Friday, March 17, in the Halfway House Hotel, Ballygally. The evening commences at 7.30pm with a dish of Irish stew. This will be followed by a display of traditional Irish dancing by Murray School of Irish dance. Entertainment will be provided too by Michael McSparron, a well-known singer from Carnlough, performing a variety of American country songs. He will be backed by Internationally-acclaimed keyboard player Billy McCombe. from the showband scene. They will be followed by The Grouse Beaters, performing a mixture of traditional Scottish, country and Irish songs.The event will close with Alastair Coyles singing a mixture of Irish, American country and Irish country songs.Admission is £12 each. Tickets are available from the hotel (028 2858 3265), Book Nook /Information Centre, Larne (02828260395), or telephone Adrian (07889659165).Everyone is welcome to join with the Ulster-Scots Cultural Group in celebrating the occasion. Photo: Google maps

Whitehead Library will be hosting St Patrick's Day mindful colouring sessions for adults and children on Saturday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 19 from 10am-1pm and 1:30pm-5pm.Telephone 028 9335 3249 or email whitehead.library@librariesni.org.uk for further details.

7. Mindful colouring sessions at Whitehead Library

Whitehead Library will be hosting St Patrick's Day mindful colouring sessions for adults and children on Saturday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 19 from 10am-1pm and 1:30pm-5pm.Telephone 028 9335 3249 or email [email protected] for further details. Photo: Stock image by Pexels

Get your thinking caps on for the St Patrick's Day Fundraising Quiz hosted by Glens Coastal Rowing Club. Taking place on March 17 from 4pm at Cushendall Boat Club, the event aims to raise funds to buy a new trailer for the rowing club. All ages are welcome with spot prizes for the kids too.

8. Fundraising quiz night in Cushendall

Get your thinking caps on for the St Patrick's Day Fundraising Quiz hosted by Glens Coastal Rowing Club. Taking place on March 17 from 4pm at Cushendall Boat Club, the event aims to raise funds to buy a new trailer for the rowing club. All ages are welcome with spot prizes for the kids too. Photo: Stock image by Unsplash

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