Events 2012
JANUARY
Warriors of the Plains
18th October 2011 – 19th February 2012
Time: 10am – 4pm
Explore the fascinating world of Native North American Indians from 1800 to the present with this spectacular collection from the
Tel: (0)28 8224 3292
Web: www.nmni.com
Making Connections
Wednesday 19th October – Wednesday 21st March
Time: 12 noon – 5pm
Making Connections is a programme of open afternoons for anyone aged 50+, which offer the opportunity to take part in a range of free activities, workshops and demonstrations.
Making Connections takes place third Wednesday of every month at the
For booking and enquiries please contact the Live and Learn Team on 028 8225 6321
Wednesday 18th January
Warriors of the Plains exhibition tour and illustrated talk on “Crafts and Customs of the Native American Indians” by curator Winfred Glover
Wednesday 15th February
Try Traditional crafts like spinning, basket making, farmhouse baking and corn dolly making
Wednesday 21st March
Explore potions and cures of the past in this demonstration and talk.
Tel: (0)28 8224 3292
Web: www.nmni.com
Robert Burns Celebration Supper by Clogher & District Pipe Band
27th January 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets from Sharon Ronney: 07786793040
FEBRUARY
Snow Drop Walk at the Argory
4TH – 26TH Feruary (Saturdays & Sundays Only)
Spring has arrived when the Argory snow drops are out on show and they just keep getting better and better every year. Snow drop plants will be available to buy.
Normal admission / members free.
Time: 12.00 – 5.00pm
MARCH
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Dungannon
17th March
Come and join us at our annual cultural parade.
APRIL
Easter Monday Fishing Competion
Monday 9th April
JUNE
Branny Ramble
Date June TBC
Join us on our walk round the beautiful scenic countryside of Branny. Experience the amazing breathtaking views on Branny Rath of the nine counties, Tyrone, Derry, Donegal, Antrim, Monaghan,
Tel: (028) 8776 7259
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Car Treasure Hunt & BBQ
Date June TBC
Form a group of your friends, family or neighbours and challenge your brains around the beautiful rural countryside of the
Tel: (028) 8776 7259
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Friday 22nd - Saturday 23rd
This year looks to be shaping up as one the best races in the 2012 racing calendar
Cycle event @ Blessingbourne
TBC
JULY
Wednesday 25th July
International Bog Day & NI Bog Snorkelling
Championships,
Dungannon.
29th July
A family fun day with the chance to try your hand at a unique sport which involves competitors completing two consecutive lengths of a 60 yard (55m) bog drain in the shor
Tel: +44 (0) 28 3885 1102
www.northernirelandbogsnorkellingchampionships.co.uk
Parklake Junior Angling Summer School
30th July – 3rd August
Learn the finer points of fly fishing at the beautiful
Tel: (028) 87728690
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AUGUST
Saturday 4th August
This event will be a musical feast for pipe band followers and a colourful spectacular to be enjoyed by spectators and competitors alike.
Tel: (028) 92670445 - Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Branch Office
Tel: (028) 8772 8690 –
William Carleton Summer School,
Clogher
This annual summer school explores the life and legacy of local novelist William Carleton (1794-1869). Also features tours, storytelling, entertainment and appearances from notable modern-day Irish writers.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 8776 7259
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www.williamcarletonsummerschool.org
Gannonball Run, Dungannon.
Watch soapbox carts scuttle down a half kilometre, specially made track in Dungannon’s hilly town centre.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 8776 7259
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Sunday 12th, 19th, 26th August
Sunday 2nd September
Local Bands providing afternoon entertainment.
Tel: (028) 8772 8690
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Castlecaulfield Horticultural Show
Parkanaur Manor House
Saturday 18th August
The Annual Flower Show has now become a major event in the village and indeed throughout the Dungannon area.
Admission to craft stalls / fun activities from 12.30pm. Admission to show from 1.30pm
Admission price: Adults £3.50 / Children £1
Refreshments available at the BBQ stand or high tea in the drawing room for £3.50
Tel: (028) 8776 7036
OCTOBER
Halloween Haunted
Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th October
Get the fright of your life - and have freaky fun at the same time - at Dungannon’s annual Halloween Haunted Tours. But be warned... it's only for the very, very brave!!
Tel: (028) 8772 0615
Fireworks Display
Friday 26th October
NOVEMBER
Christmas Fair & Lights Switch On
Dungannon
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th November
Local crafts, gifts, seasonal food & street entertainment.
