Events, Entertainment and Things to do

Live Music and Theatre in and around County Down visit: downdc.gov.uk

Thursday 15th April

Classical Music Evening

Irelands String Quartet in Saint John's Church of Ireland, Killyleagh, where Sir Hans Sloane was baptised. Ireland's String quartet includes members of the Ulster Orchester who will be dressed in period attire and play music of Sloane's era.

Friday 16th April

Sir Hans Sloane Talk

Continuing the annual lecture series this years talk will be "The Intelligence of birds - Bird brains or brainy birds" by Professor Nicky Clayton from Cambridge University and will take place at Saint Mary's Hall Irish Street Killyleagh from 7pm to 8pm. No entrance charge.

 

THE INAUGURAL HANS SLOANE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Celebrating the 350th Birthday of Hans Sloane, founder of the British Museum and renowned inventor of Drinking Chocolate born in Killyleagh and one of Northern Irelands Heroes.

Saturday 25th September

The Killyleagh Sloane 350 Group are proud to present:

NORTHERN IRELANDS FIRST CHOCOLATE BALL IN THE GROUNDS OF KILLYLEAGH CASTLE

THIS UNIQUE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE BAWN OF KILLYLEAGH CASTLE under marquee. Every thing from delicious food, drink and decor will be dedicated to chocolate. Live entertainment from International Artists with dancing into the night.
DRESS:  MILK  DARK OR WHITE TIE 

Sunday 26th September

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL AND FAMILY DAY

In the marquee in the Bawn of Killyleagh Castle.
Music, story tellers, stilt walkers, will be amongst the many activities for the day.
Artisan chocolate makers from all over Ireland and beyond will demonstrate their craft throughout the day, with workshops, displays and tastings.

 

For further details and tickets to all of the events VISIT www.hanssloane.com

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July

The IRISH FLY FAIR

A celebration of the Art of FLY TYING and CASTING with world renowned tyers and casters. Visit the website - www.irishinternationalflyfair.com

Sunday 4th July IRISH FLY FAIR in the Dufferin Coaching Inn Irish Fly Fair. For further details email: dibneyrivertrust@tiscali.co.uk

July and August

Strangford Lough Boat Trips

Boat Trips around Strangford Lough for further information visit
www.delamontcountrypark.com

All Year Round

Saltwater Fly Fishing

Saltwater Fly Fishing with Hardy Greys Academy - Instructor Stephen Kennedy
Packages available via the Dufferin Coaching Inn

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