Blackhead Lightkeepers House 1 and 2House 1 sleeps 5 - Whitehead, Co AntrimHouse 2 sleeps 7 - Whitehead, Co Antrim
Situation:
Presentation:
Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses are ideally situated on the North Shore of Belfast Lough. The panoramic views from this property are stunning and fill visitors with pure delight and admiration. This magnificent house, in its breathtaking location, is a proud example of Ireland's maritime heritage.
Guests can enjoy spectacular views over Belfast Lough from the Lightkeepers'
Houses. A popular coastal path leads along in front of the lightouse to the Victorian town of Whitehead. Lying 20 miles north of Belfast, Whitehead is only a 40 minute train journey away from city centre shopping and many historical tours.
Please Note: the triple room contains 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Also, this property is cliff-facing, so children must be supervised. Nearby: Whitehead Town (4 kms) Restaurant (4 kms) Shop (4kms) Golf Club (3 kms) Beach (4 kms) Browns Bay (10 kms)
Les Maisons de gardiens de phare de Blackhead sont idéalement située sur la rive nord du lac de Belfast. Les vues panoramiques offertes par ces propriétés sont magnifiques et remplissent les visiteurs de splendeur et d'admiration. Ces magnifiques maisons situées sur un emplacement à couper le souffle sont un fier exemple de l'héritage maritime de l'Irlande.
Vous pourrez profiter d'une vue spectaculaire sur le lac de Belfast depuis les maisons du Gardien de phare. Un chemin côtier populaire, en face du phare conduit à la ville victorienne de Whitehead. Elle est située environ 20 miles
au nord de Belfast, un voyage en train de 40 minutes suffi pour se rendre à Belfast et profiter du centre-ville, faire du shopping et de nombreuses visites historiques.
A savoir : la chambre triple comprend 1 lit double et 1 lit simple. En outre, cette propriété fait face aux falaises, les enfants doivent être surveillés. À proximité: la ville de Whitehead (4 km) Restaurant (4 kms) Boutique (4 km) Golf Club (3 kms) Plage (4 kms) Browns Bay (10 kms)
History:
One of The lighthouse was built on the north shore of the entrance to Belfast Lough in 1901, opposite its twin across the Lough at Mew Island. These two were important in protecting commercial shipping when steam replaced sail in the mid 19th Century, and would have guided all of the great ships of Belfast's shipbuilding glory days, including the ill fated Titanic.The houses contain interesting fragments of lighthouse paraphernalia, including the whistle pipe system used
to wake up the next watch, and a tunnel that was used to travel between the lighthouse and quarters during stormy weather.Built in the glory days of Belfast's shipping, Blackhead Lighthouse remains as impressive and powerful a navigation aid as ever.
L’un des phares a été construit sur la rive nord du lac de Belfast en 1901, face à son jumeau, de l’autre coté au Mew Island. Ces deux phares eurent un rôle important pour la protection de la navigation
commerciale lorsque la vapeur remplaça la voile dans le milieu du 19ème siècle. Ils auraient guidé tous les grands navires de Belfast, lors de ces jours de gloire en construction navale, notamment les rescapés de la catastrophe du Titanic.Les maisons contiennent des objets intéressants qui font partis de l'attirail d’un phare, y compris le système de tuyauterie à sifflet utilisé pour se réveiller, et un tunnel qui fut utilisé pour voyager entre le phare et les quartiers pendant les temps orageux.Construit dans les jours de gloire de la marine de Belfast, le phare de Blackhead reste un impressionnant témoignage de la puissance de l’aide à la navigation.
The Story of the Blackhead LightOn the 10 November 1893 the Belfast Harbour Commissioners approached the Northern Lighthouse Board with respect to erecting a lighthouse and fog signal on Blackhead. The Board in their reply a month later stated that they could not recommend the cost of a new light and fog signal coming out of lighthouse funds when the light would only benefit Belfast.Five years later, in February and March 1898, the Belfast Chamber of Commerce, Lloyds and the Belfast Harbour Commissioners all made representations for a light on Blackhead, but the Board referred them to
their reply of 18 December 1893.
L'histoire des phares de BlackheadLe 10 Novembre 1893, les commissaires du port de Belfast avisèrent le conseil des phares du nord ‘Northern Lighthouse’, de l'érection d'un phare et d’un signal pour le brouillard sur ‘Blackhead’. Le Conseil répondît un mois plus tard et déclara qu'il ne pouvait pas supporter le coût d'un phare dont la lumière ne profiterait qu’à Belfast.Cinq ans plus tard, en Février et Mars 1898, la Chambre de commerce de Belfast, Lloyds et les commissaires du
port de Belfast firent de nouveau une demande pour un phare sur ‘Blackhead’, mais le Conseil les renvoya à la réponse du 18 Décembre 1893.
On 22 April 1898, Sir W. Watson presented a letter to the Board from Sir Courtenay Boyle of the Board of Trade, about a light and fog signal on Blackhead. The Secretary informed Sir William that he was in communication with the Belfast Harbour Board and that the Inspecting Committee was to report. Trinity House were approached and by June they were in favour of the proposal and required particulars. Towards the end of 1898 the Engineer submitted an estimate of £10,025 which was sanctioned by both Trinity House and Board of Trade early in 1899 - the light to be first order, giving two one-and-a-half second flashes every 30 seconds, the flashes separated by one-and-a-half seconds, and the fog signal to give one report every 5 minutes.
Le 22 Avril 1898, Sir William Watson présenta une lettre au Conseil de Sir Courtenay Boyle de la Chambre de commerce, pour réclamer un signal lumineux et un signal pour le brouillard sur Blackhead. Le Secrétaire informa Sir William qu'il était en communication avec la Commission du port de Belfast et que le Comité d’inspection devait lui transmettre un rapport. La ‘Trinity house’ fut
contactée en Juin, ils furent favorable à la proposition et réclamèrent certains détails supplémentaires. Vers la fin de l’année 1898, l'ingénieur soumis une estimation de £ 10.025, qui fut sanctionné à la fois par Trinity House et par la Chambre de commerce au début des années 1899. La lumière dans un premier temps donnait deux flashs d’une seconde et demi toutes les 30 secondes, les bouffées été séparées par une seconde et demi, et le signal de brouillard donnait une information toutes les 5 minutes.
In July 1899 William Campbell and Sons received the contract to construct the buildings and tower.On 30 March 1900 Trinity House drew attention to the fact that the character of Blackhead was similar to that of Blackhead in Wigtownshire, Scotland, the latter which was also nearing completion. The Board was requested to alter the character of the light and the following June the Inspecting Committee recommended a half a minute flash every three seconds. This was sanctioned by Trinity House and they reported that the Northern Lighthouse Board had changed the name of their Blackhead station to Killantringan. The new light was exhibited and fog signal established on 1 April 1902.During 1918 the fog signal character was altered to one explosion every two minutes, but after January 1919 it reverted to its previous character - one explosion every five minutes
En Juillet 1899, ‘William Campbell and Sons’ reçurent le contrat pour la construction des bâtiments et des tours. Le 30 Mars 1900 Trinity House attira l'attention sur le fait que les caractéristiques du phare de ‘Blackhead’ étaient semblables à celles du phare de ‘Wigtownshire’ (Ecosse), le dernier qui était également en voie d'achèvement. Le Conseil fut invité à modifier les caractéristiques de la lumière, le Comité d’inspection recommanda une lumière d’une demi minute toutes les 3 secondes. Cela fut sanctionné par la ‘Trinity House’ et ils signalèrent que le conseil de
‘Northern Lighthouse’ avait changé le nom de la station de ‘Blackhead’ en ‘Killantringan’. Le nouvel éclairage et les signaux de brume furent mis en place le 1er Avril 1902.Au cours de l’année 1918, les caractéristiques du signal pour le brouillard ont été modifiées, avec une explosion toutes les deux minutes, mais après Janvier 1919, il est revenu à son caractère précédent - une explosion toutes les cinq minutes.
The Carnegie Library BookcaseIn the early years of the 20th century, before the coming of radio and television, the ligthhouse and lightship keepers lived relatively lonely lives, and in many cases served six-week periods of duty at a time. Consequently, the Carnegie Libraries in coastal towns granted a special concession to the lightkeepers by providing each station with a well made oak bookcase, which was replenished with a change of books on a regular basis.
The public library services of the various county councils eventually took over the function of the Carnegie Libraries, but the regular supply of books to the lightkeepers continued well into the second half of the
20th century.
Now that all the ligthhouses are automated and no longer manned, the fine oak bookcases that remain in some of the keepers' dwellings continue to bear silent witness to the great generosity of Andrew Carnegie, philanthropist extraordinaire.
La Bibliothèque de CarnegieDans les premières années du 20e siècle, avant l'arrivée de la radio et de la télévision, les gardiens de phares et de bateaux-phares avaient une vie relativement solitaire, et dans de nombreux cas ils réalisaient parfois six semaines de travail consécutives. Par conséquent, la bibliothèque de Carnegie accorda dans les villes côtières une concession spéciale pour les gardiens de phare en fournissant à chaque station une bibliothèque en chêne avec un changement de livre régulier.
La bibliothèque publique des divers conseils de comté prit en charge la fonction des bibliothèques Carnegie et l'approvisionnement régulier de livres pour les gardiens de phare continua jusque dans la seconde moitié du 20e siècle.
Maintenant que tous les phares sont automatisés et non plus habité, les bibliothèques en chêne qui restent dans certains logements de gardien continuent à porter un témoignage silencieux de la grande générosité d'Andrew Carnegie, philanthrope extraordinaire.
Tourist attractions around Blackhead Lightkeepers house 1 and 2
Whitehead, Co Antrim
Surrounding Whitehead
Carrickfergus Castle Web: http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/carrick.shtmlPhone: +44 (028) 9335 1273Address: Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highwa, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38 7BG, Northern Ireland
CarrickfergusWebsite: www.doeni.gov.uk/nieaEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9335 1273Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, Antrim
The Gaswork Museum of Ireland Web: www.flamegasworks.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (028) 9336 9575Address: 44 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38 8AT, Northern Ireland
Andrew Jackson centre at CarrickfergusTel: +44-28-9336-6455Address: Boneybefore, Carrickfergus BT38 7DG, Northern Ireland
Steam Trains IrelandWebsite: www.steamtrainsireland.comEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9337 3968Address: Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, Castleview Road, Whitehead, Co Antrim
Clandeboye estateWeb: http://www.clandeboye.co.uk/directions/Email: [email protected]: +44 28 9185 2966Address: Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, Co. Down
Ava Gallery and Adam’s at ClandeboyeWeb: www.adams.ie/clandeboyeEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9185 2263Fax: (028) 9185 3181Address: Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, County Down
Clandeboye WayWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Clandeboye-Way-Helen-s-Bay-to-Whitespots-Country-Park-P15706http://www.walkni.com/Walk.aspx?ID=329
Ireland Off Road ExperienceWeb: http://www.ni-offroad.com/Tel : 028 9185 2111 Fax : 028 9185 2101E-Mail : [email protected] : Clandeboye Courtyard, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1RN
Ballymena, Antrim
The JungleWeb: http://www.thejungleni.com/Tel: 028 867 48881Address: 60 Desertmartin Road, Magherafelt BT45 7RB, Northern Ireland
Lough NeathWebsite:www.discoverloughneagh.com
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre Web: www.oxfordisland.comEmail: [email protected]: +44 (028) 3832 2205Address: Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT66 6NJ, Northern Ireland
Fishing on Lough Neagh Web: www.loughneagh.comPhone: +44 (028) 7930 12893Address: Lough Neagh & Lower Bann Advisory Committees, Sperrin House, 43 Queen's Avenue, Magherafelt, Co. Antrim, BT45 6B, Northern Ireland
Clementsmount fun farm50 Ballydonaghy Road, CrumlinWebsite: www.clementsmountfunfarm.co.ukTel: (028) 9442 2824
Richardson’s Walled Garden at GreenmountWebsite: www.greenmount.ac.ukEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9442 6669College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, Greenmount Campus, 22 Greenmount Road, Antrim, County Antrim
Randalstown Forest ParkWeb: http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=NITB_3045www.antrim.gov.uk/docuploads/Randalstown.pdf
Glenam CastleWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Glenarm-Castle-Glenarm-Ballymena-P14357
ECOS Millennium Environmental CentreWeb: www.ballymena.gov.uk/ecosTel: 028 2566 4400Address: Kernohans Lane, Ballymena, Antrim
Slemish MountainWeb: www.gatewaytotheglens.comEmail: [email protected]: (028) 2563 5900Fax: (028) 2563 5903Address: The Braid, Ballymena, Town Hall Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, Co Antrim
Galgorm Castle Golf ClubWeb: www.galgormcastle.comMail: [email protected]: (028) 2564 6161Fax: (028) 2565 1151Address: 200 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim
Go to http://www.antrim.gov.uk/index.cfm/website_Key/27/Category_key/129/Page_Key/583/show/moreAnd download Antrim Borough Heritage Trail and South Antrim Heritage Trail
Antrim castle Garden and Clotworthy houseWebsite: www.antrim.gov.uk/antrimcastlegardenshttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Antrim-Castle-Gardens-and-Clotworthy-House-Antrim-P30067Email: [email protected]: (028) 9448 1338Address: Randalstown Road, co. Antrim, Antrim
Antrim Roundtower Web: www.antrim.gov.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (028) 9442 8331Address: Antrim Round, Steeple Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim Old Courthouse
Web: www.antrim.gov.uk/oldcourthouseTel: 028 9446 3113Address: Market Square, Antrim, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Glens of AntrimWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Glens-of-Antrim-A1998
Antrim Lough Shore Park Web: www.antrim.gov.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (028) 9442 8331Address: Lough Road, Co. Antrim, BT41 4DG, Northern Ireland
Belfast and surrounding
Monuments
Parliament building, Stormont, BelfastWebsite: www.niassembly.gov.uk/Visit-and-Learning/Stormont-EstateEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9052 0700Address: Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3XX
Belfast Harbour Comissionner’s officeEmail: [email protected]://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Belfast-Harbour-Commissioners-Office-Belfast-P3058Tel: (028) 9055 4422Address: Corporation Square, Belfast, Antrim
Belfast CastleWebsite: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopenspaceswww.belfastcastle.co.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Belfast-Castle-Estate-Belfast-P3028Tel: +44 (0) 28 9077 6925Antrim Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast CathedralWebsite: www.belfastcathedral.orgTel: +44 (0) 28 9032 8332Church of Ireland, Donegall Street, Belfast
Queen’s UniversityWebsite:www.queenssport.comEmail:[email protected]: (028) 9038 7660Queen University, University Road, Belfast, Antrim
Dunluce castleWebsite: www.doeni.gov.uk/nieaEmail: [email protected]: (028) 2073 1938
87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills, County Antrim
Museum, theatres, cultural places
Grand opera houseWeb: http://www.goh.co.uk/contactPhone: (028) 9024 1919email: [email protected] Victoria street, Glengall Street, Belfast
Queen’s film theatreWeb: http://www.queensfilmtheatre.com/Email: [email protected] University square, Belfast.
Odyssey complex and W5Web: http://www.theodyssey.co.uk/http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Odyssey-Belfast-P3189www.odysseyarena.comTel: (028) 9045 10552 Queens Quay, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichWebsite: www.culturlann.ieEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9096 4180216 Falls Road, Belfast
Lyric Theatre55 Ridgeway Street, BelfastWebsite: www.lyrictheatre.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9038 1081
Linenhall LibraryWebsite: www.linenhall.comEmail:[email protected]: (028) 9032 1707Address: 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast
The Belfast BargeWebsite: www.laganlegacy.comEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9023 2555Lanyon Quay, Belfast
Nothern Ireland War memorialWebsite: www.niwarmemorial.orgEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9032 0392Mob: 0777622158721 Talbot Street, Belfast
P.L.A.C.EWebsite:www.place.uk.netEmail:[email protected]: + 44 (0) 28 9023 252440 Fountain Street, Co Antrim, Belfast
Ulster MuseumWebsite: http://www.nmni.com/umPhone: +44 (0) 28 9044 0000Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast,
Titanic Dock and Pump houseNorthern Ireland Science Park, Queen's Road, Queen's Island, BelfastWebsite:www.titanicsdock.comEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9073 7813
Public Records Office of Northern Ireland - PRONIWebsite: www.proni.gov.ukEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9053 48002 Titanic Boulevard, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, Co Antrim
The white house heritage CentreWebsite: www.thewhitehouseni.comEmail: [email protected]: 028 9080 169082 Whitehouse Park, White House, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim
Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor centreEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9083 236340 Ballycraigy Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim
Clifton House Interpretative CentreWebsite: www.cliftonbelfast.org.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9089 75352 North Queen Street, Belfast
Mount Stewart house and gardenWebsite: www.nationaltrust.org.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Mount-Stewart-House-and-Gardens-Newtownards-P2873Email: [email protected]: (028) 4278 8387Address: Portaferry Road, Newtownards Down, Northern Ireland
Hilden Brewery and Tap Room, Hilden, Lisburn, Co. AntrimWebsite:www.hildenbrewery.co.ukEmail:[email protected]: (028) 9266 3863Fax: (028) 9260 3511
Coca Cola Visitor experienceWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Coca-Cola-Visitor-Experience-Lisburn-P3401Email: [email protected]: (028) 92 642267Coca-Cola HBC, 12 Lissue Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Ulster historical foundationWebsite: www.ancestryireland.comEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9066 198849 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY
Larne museum and art centreWebsite: www.larnemuseumandartscentre.comEmail: [email protected]: (028)2827 94822 Victoria Road, Larne, Co Antrim
Patterson’s spade MillWebsite: www.nationaltrust.org.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Pattersons-Spade-Mill-Templepatrick-Ballyclare-P3210Tel: (028) 9443 3619751 Antrim Road, Templepatrick
Carrickfergus Museum and Civis centreWebsite: www.carrickfergus.orgEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9335 8049Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim
Balance houseWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Ballance-House-Glenavy-Crumlin-P15305Email: [email protected]: (028) 9264 8492Lisburn Road, Glenavy, Crumlin, Co Antrim
Royal Irish Regiment MuseumWebsite:www.royalirishregiment.co.ukEmail:[email protected]: (028) 2566 1383Saint Patrick's Barracks, Ballymena, County Antrim
Art Gallery
Ormeau Bath GalleryWeb: http://www.ormeaubaths.co.uk/Phone: (028) 9032 1402Email: [email protected]
Space Craft
Website: www.craftanddesigncollective.comEmail:[email protected]: 028 9032 93429b The Fountain Centre, College Street, Belfast
Bradbury GalleryWebsite: www.bradburygallery.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9026 8450Lyndon Court, College Street, Belfast
Golden ThreadgalleryWebsite: www.goldenthreadgallery.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9033 092084 Great Patrick Street, off Dunbar Link, Belfast
Belfsat exposedThe Exchange Place23 Donegall Street, BelfastWebsite: www.belfastexposed.orgEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9023 0965
The Naughton galleryWeb: http://www.naughtongallery.org/[email protected] Building, Queen’s University
Others tourists attractions
Victoria shopping centreWeb: http://www.victoriasquare.com/Victoria Square, Belfast
Botanic GardenWeb: http://www.botanicgardens.ie/Phone: (028) 9032 49 02Email: [email protected] Park, Botanic Avenue
Titanic boat tourWeb: http://www.laganboatcompany.com/Phone: 028 90 330844Mob: 07718 910 423Address: 48 St. John's Close, 2 Laganbank Road, Belfast.
Titanic walking tourWeb: http://www.titanicwalk.com/[email protected](+44)75 4648 9875
Ballymacormick pointWebsite: www.northdowntourism.comEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069Location: Between Ballyholme and Groomsport, Bangor
Belfast HillWebsite: www.belfasthills.orgEmail: [email protected]: +44(028) 9060 34669 Social Economy Village, Hannahstown Hill, Belfast
Titanic tour BelfastWebsite: www.titanictours-belfast.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9065 9971Mob: +44 (0) 7852 716 655
Coastal Walks (along the Causeway Coast) Web: www.countrysiderecreation.comEmail: [email protected]: +44 (028) 9030 3930Address: Countryside Access and Activities Network, The Stableyard, Barnett's Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT9 5PB, Northern Ireland
Cave Hill country ParkWebsite: www.belfastcastle.co.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Cave-Hill-Country-Park-Belfast-P2789Email:[email protected]: (028) 9077 6925Antrim Road, Belfast, Antrim
Malone Golf ClubWebsite: www.malonegolfclub.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: (028) 9061 2758Address: 240 Upper Malone Road, Belfast, Antrim
Belfast ZooWeb: http://www.belfastzoo.co.uk/ZooHome/ZooHome.aspxTelephone: 028 9077 6277Email: [email protected]: Belfast Zoological Gardens, Antrim Road, Belfast
25 Walks in Fermanagh Web: www.fermanaghlakelands.com/Walking OR www.walkni.comEmail: [email protected]: 028 9030 3930Address: Countryside Access and Activities Network, The Stableyard, Barnett's Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5PB
Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballycastle, Giant’s Causeway and surrounding
Giant's Causeway Web: www.giantscausewaycentre.comEmail: [email protected]@causewaycoastandglens.comPhone: +44 (028) 2073 1855Address: Giant's Causeway Visitor's Centre, 60 Causeway Road, Bushmills, Co. Antrim, BT57 8SU, Northern Ireland
Castlerock Golf ClubWebsite: www.castlerockgc.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: (028) 7084 8314Address: 65 Circular Road, Castlerock, Coleraine, Co Londonderry
Ballycastle Golf ClubWebsite: www.ballycastlegolfclub.comEmail: [email protected]: (028) 2076 2536Address: 2 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle, Antrim
Ballycastle MuseumTel: +44 (028) 2076 2942Address: 59 Castle Street
Troggs Surf SchoolWebsite: www.troggssurfschool.comEmail: [email protected]: +44(0)7748257717Address: Eaststrand Watersports centre, bath terrace, Portrush, Co Antrim
SurfSUPNI.comWebsite: www.SurfSUPNI.comEmail: [email protected]: 07796614844Address: The Harbour, Portballintrae, Co Antrim
Glenariff Forest Park Web: www.forestserviceni.gov.ukEmail: [email protected]: +44 (028) 2955 6000Address: 6 Forest Road, Garvagh, Co. Londonderry, BT51 5EF, Northern Ireland
Bushmills Distillery Web: www.bushmills.comPhone: +44 (028) 2073-3218Address: Bushmills, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
Event and festival around Blackhead Lightkeepers house 2Whitehead, Co Antrim
Surrounding Whitehead:
4 May – 9 June - Lough Lively, Ards Borough.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9182 6846www.loughlively.info
7 May - Medieval May Day, Holywood.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069www.northdowntourism.com
2 – 3 June - Walk the Glens Festival, Cushendall.Tel: +44 (0) 28 2076 2024www.moyle-council.org/tourism
2 – 4 June - Larne Alive Summer Festival, Larne.Tel: +44 (0) 28 2826 0088www.larne.gov.uk
End of July- The Race of Legends at the Armoy Road Races, Armoy, Co AntrimWeb: http://www.amrrc.com/Email: [email protected] Secretary: Ann Louden, 73 Lisboy Road, Ballylough, Dunloy, Ballymena, Co. AntrimTel: 07989 970758
August - Heart of the Glens Festival, Co Antrim http://www.glensfestival.com/Tel: +44 28 2177 1378 Email: [email protected] Address:Old School House, Mill St, Cushendall, Co. Antrim, BT44 0RR, Northern Ireland
Last Monday and Tuesday of August: Ol' Lammas Fair, Co. AntrimWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Ol-Lammas-Fair-Co-Antrim-A2039Tel: + 44 (0) 28 2076 2024.Address: Ballycastle
End of August - Newtownabbey Shoreline Festival Web: http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/shoreline/or Shoreline Festival on facebookAddress: Newtownabbey
4 Dec 2012 - 8 Dec 2012: Lisburn Christmas festivalWeb: www.lisburnccm.co.uk, Address: Lisburn Tourist Information Centre, 15 Lisburn Square
Belfast:
1 Sep 2012 - 28 Feb 2013: Decade of Centenaries Workshops, dramas and tours. These events will take place in Belfast City Hall and the Ulster Hall. Address: Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square, Belfast.
2 Jan 2013 - 27 Jan 2013: Out to Lunch Arts Festival Web: www.cqaf.comAddress: Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Unit 8, Northern Whig House
21 Feb 2013 - 24 Feb 2013: BMS 2013 International Festival of Chamber MusicTickets for the festival are available from Belfast Welcome Centre: 028 9024 6609.Web: www.belfastmusicsociety.org
Beginning of March- Belfast Children festivalWebsite: www.belfastchildrensfestival.comEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9023 0660Address: Young at Art, 30-42 Waring Street, Belfast.
21 – 22 April: Belfast Spring Fair, Malone House and Barnett’s Demesne, BelfastWeb: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksTel: +44 (0) 28 9027 0467
April – July (20 April – 22 July): The MAC’s Inaugural Visual Art ExhibitionWeb: www.themaclive.com
Major opening exhibition announcing the scale and ambition of Belfast’s newest creative arts venue. Features work by celebrated industrial artists William Conor and L.S. Lowry, and renowned American sculptor Robert Therrien.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 5053
7 May Belfast City MarathonWeb: www.belfastcitymarathon.comAn annual race through the streets of Belfast. Take part or support the marathon, walk, team relay or fun run. All events start at City Hall and finish in Ormeau Park.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9060 5944
3 – 7 May Festival of FoolsWeb: www.foolsfestival.comAnnual, international street theatre festival promising five days of joyous mayhem. The fun continues over the Summer with Sunday Treats, a season of free shows every Sunday in Belfast’sCathedral Quarter.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 6007
3 – 13 May Cathedral Quarter Arts FestivalWeb: www.cqaf.comWell-established festival brings the streets to life with cultural revelry all day and into the early hours. Features live music, dance, performance, exhibitions, talks and children’s events.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 2403
13 May Celtic Chrono, StormontWeb: www.celticchrono.comThis pre-Olympic, Ladies Time Trial cycling event is based in the grounds of Stormont Estate. There will also be a leisure event following the same 22-mile route.
Beginning of August: Belfast Taste and Music Fest Web: http://www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com/[email protected]·
[email protected]: 028 9045 7700
End of August: Belfast MelaWeb: http://2012.belfastmela.org.uk/homeTel. 028 9023 1381 Email. [email protected]: ArtsEkta Ltd, 127–137, York Street, Philip House, Level 2, Suite 2, Belfast, BT15 1AB
End of August- Belfast City Blues Web: http://www.belfastcityblues.com/Tel: 00 44 (0) 28 906 2304Festival office: seamus o'neillMobile: 00 44 (0) 78 1111 9529E-mail: [email protected]: belfast city blues, 12 Hollymount Court, Finaghy Road South, belfast
End of November- January: WinterFestWeb: www.odysseywinterfest.comAddress: Odyssey Arena, 2 Queen's Quay
End of November: The Incredible Book Eating Boy Web: www.themaclive.comAddress: MAC, 10 Exchange Street West
Beginning of December: Santa's Special Steam Train Web: http://www.gotobelfast.com/whats-on/event/santas-special-steam-train-sold-outSteam Trains IrelandAddress: Central Station, East Bridge Street, Belfast
More event: Go to visitor guide Northern Ireland p 35-41http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/events/ and download visitor guide for event (P36-41)And event Go to http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/index.aspx