Events in The Glens of Antrim

 

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Irish Open Golf Tournament

2012

Royal Portrush Golf Club

June 28th ~ 1st July

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International North West 200

Motorcycle Races

13th ~ 19th May 2012

 

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Walk the Glens

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for a diary of walks and description of Routes

 

 

 

Heart of The Glens Festival

 

August

 

Cushendall

 

A community run festival with fun for all the family.

A well established programme of events, including excellent :

 

Fireworks Display & Beach Night

also

Irelands Largest

"Waves of Tory"

Street Party !

 

 

 

Each Year, all year round, the Glens of Antrim play host to a multitude of events

organised by and associated with the local clubs and communities.

 

All of these recreational activities are organised to be participated in,

and there is always a warm and friendly feeling towards those who contribute.

 

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The Village Festivals

 

Each Village takes one week and fills it full of fun

entertainment and activities, lots of things to see and do

which involves both the resident and the visitor.

 

The Fleadh

A revival of the Irish Culture

through Dancing, Traditional Music and Language.

 

 

The Ceili Dance

 

An appreciation of Irish Dance and Music.

 

 

Treasure Hunts

 

Its not a race! but, Get in your car, put your foot down

and your thinking hat on

to get around a brain teasing route

finding the answers to those impossible clues.

 

 

Bar Quiz

 

Just about every bar in the area hosts a quiz

some night in the week

a great venue to pit your wits

against the disingenuous quiz-master.

 

 

All locally advertised

 

 

Various Local Clubs Also Organise Their Own Events:

 

 

 

The Sailing Regatta

 

A Sailing Event with

Vessels of all sorts.

 

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Pony Treking

 

Enjoy a days cantering on one of

the specially led expeditions

 

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The Hill Rambles

 

Challenge

Lurig, Glendun or Glenariff

or one of the many other paths to the hills

and far beyond

 

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The Golf Tournament

 

All the Local clubs welcome visitors,

with many internationally renown courses within easy reach

 

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Fishing Competitions

 

Use your skill and patience to catch

one of those elusive Brown Trout or even Salmon!

 

Visit The Glens Angling Club Website

 

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Hurling

 

Irelands most popular sport

 

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Many Events are also held within easy reach from the Glens

 

These include -

 

Angling, Abseiling, Boating, Beaches, Bird Watching, Cycling, Canoeing, Cooking, Drinking, Dancing, Equestrian, Folklore, Festivals, Farms, Golf, Gardens, Galleries, Geology, Horses, History, Landscape, Laughter, Marine Life, Mountains, Nature, Open Air, Outdoor Pursuits, Painting, Photography, Pubs, Prehistoric Sites, Restaurants, Scenery, Swimming, Surfing, Salmon, Summer Schools, Traditional Music, Unsurpassed Beauty, Walking, Wreck Diving, Yachting.

 

For more information on

The Glens of Antrim

go to

www.cushendunweb.co.uk

 or

click here for

Antrim Glens Tourism Guide

 

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