Visit Lecale

16/09/2023

The Speedy Mullan Blues Band
Date for the calendar
A night not to be missed

What more could you want on a weekend. Band live from 10PM Saturday night.

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26/08/2023

Ballykinlar History Hut: last chance to visit

09/08/2023

The 2023 Strangford Festival

11/07/2023

Down County Museum will be open to visitors as usual on both Bank Holidays this week, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

11/07/2023

FREE family fun on Friday 28th July from 7-9pm. Come join Journey Downpatrick in Dunleath for the big BBQ🍔😍

11/07/2023

Kids Summer Camp 🏏

Book spaces by contacting the club page or Jeff Maguire

09/07/2023

17/04/2023

One of many spectacular wedding venues within Lecale. 👰🤵 🤵🤵 👰👰

Our crew have been busy the past week building the tipis again at our lakeside venue. The anticipation of a new season in the woods is always exciting! 🌳

This is a great time to book a viewing with Gillian and experience the magic for yourselves. 💫

17/04/2023

Take a walk through the woods, once home to the famous Mrs Delaney.

17/04/2023

17/04/2023

Sunday’s at Denvir’s ❤️❤️❤️❤️

22/03/2023

FREE* Guided Tours at Dundrum Castle this Sunday 26 March. Tour times: 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3.30pm.

No pre-booking necessary and places will be allocated on a first come basis. Come and hear first hand the history of Dundrum Castle built by John De Courcy around 1177 as part of his costal defence after he invaded Ulster.

19/03/2023

19/03/2023

19/03/2023

A bit of 'kidding' around at Castlescreen Farm 🐐🐐🐐

16/03/2023

St Patrick's Day in the heart of St Patrick's Country 2023!

16/03/2023

BBC's The One Show, 15th March 2023.

03/03/2023

St Patrick's Day events at Denvir's of Downpatrick

The countdown is on for St Patricks Day 2023 celebrations @ Denvir's of Downpatrick

Check out our events schedule to get you warmed up for the big day!

Ticketed events are available to purchase from:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/denvirsofdownpatrick

*** Limited tickets remaining ***

21/01/2023

On a cold and “mizzling” Sunday, we headed off to visit a new Lough. Lough Money is on the Ballyculter Road out of Downpatrick.

21/01/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE-Refurbishment of Jane’s Shore Path, Downpatrick

The path between the Belfast Road and the Old Belfast/Killyleagh Road will be closed for a three month period to allow for its refurbishment. It is anticipated that closure will take place between Monday 30 January and 28 March 2023. Please note that these dates may be subject to change for operational reasons.

Works will include the replacement of the existing wooden boardwalk, new fencing and the tarmacking of the existing path surface.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

13/01/2023

Find out more about Saint Brigid, reputedly buried in Lecale.

Hands-on cultural experience, a demonstration of cross-making, make your own, enjoy the story of the most wonderful Irish woman,St Brigid

13/12/2022

Great news!

📢 We are delighted to announce that the Mourne Gullion Strangford aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark (aUGG) has been recommended by the Global Geopark Council to achieve full status at the UNESCO Executive Board meeting in Paris in May.

The designation will recognise the area as a place with internationally important geological heritage of which there is no shortage, particularly in the district’s three AONBs. Its principal focus will be to use heritage to support the area's sustainable economic development – primarily through sustainable tourism.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3WgfKzE

Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark

30/11/2022

Today the Quoile river and pondage in Downpatrick, provide an important haven for a diversity of local plant and wildlife species, as well as being a popular place for fishing and walking.

If you want to know more about the history of the Quoile and its port then sign up for a FREE guided walking tour of the riverbank and old quays:

📆Saturday 3 December
⏰10:30am-1pm

The tour will last approximately an hour and a half. Please be prepared for all weathers, wear appropriate footwear, rain gear and bring a bottle of water. Please be aware that some paths are narrow and uneven.

Admission is free, however you must pre-book places by using the link below 👇:
https://bit.ly/3uclb6x

Tour organised in conjunction with Cleanthequoile Group.

13/11/2022

Lecale's Inch Abbey included.

27/10/2022

An event for YOU! Beach Combing at Murlough NNR🌊

If you want to learn more about our stunning coastline, join our Rangers in a beach combing walk workshop next Thursday, 3 November, between 2-4pm.

Learn and identify the tides of our shoreline as you discover both natural and artificial that the sea leaves on the shore as the tide goes out.
As well as working the recent strand lines for specimens we will also look at the coastal changes which have taken place over recent years, as well as historical evidence dating back to mediaeval times.

📍November 3rd, 2-4pm.

This is a FREE event; standard admissions apply to non-members.
Sign up via link below:👇
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/42ef5340-e4b7-47c1-a305-4f061fdf76bb/pages/details

📷©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

26/10/2022

Enjoy the half term break with a stay at our historic Bunk House cottage! 🍁

Before the Christmas rush, why not book a few days retreat & enjoy the 34km of trails that surround this beautiful estate.

Book in that annual leave, grab some friends (up to 14!) or the whole family and take advantage of our amazing spaces. You can spend your week exploring, cycling and canoeing or enjoy relaxed walks and finish the day by the fire with loved ones.

Use the link below to book now and make the most of the last few remaining months of the year! 🍂
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/castle-ward-bunkhouse-northern-ireland?fbclid=IwAR2QutGlN2ngjWc-jJ__kSH_A71wD1DOODyzrrgz8fu10rWMdGKNC96aNP8
📷NT/ John McGrory & Mike Henton

19/10/2022

Another great local business

Oakley Fayre has been on Market Street in Downpatrick for over 40 years

16/10/2022

My second event this Hallowe’en will be Legends from Lecale’s spectacular coast. Join me for stories of shipwreck, Viking raiders, and bloody massacres. Early bird tickets are £25 for a walk lunch and picnic. https://www.lecalepeninsula.com/events/legends-from-lecales-spectacular-coast-9

15/10/2022

A postcard view of the Quoile Bridge in Downpatrick from the 1800s which we visit on our guided walks along Saint Patrick's Way. www.saintpatrickcentre.com

15/10/2022

Halloween in Downpatrick...

This Halloween the first of my events will be run in partnership with Denvir's of Downpatrick. A walking storytelling tour of true gore from the annals of Downpatrick history.

Afterwards there is even the option to join us for a dark and stormy cocktail and two course meal. Tickets are £29 (or £9 just for the walk)

https://www.lecalepeninsula.com/events/blood-on-english-street

14/09/2022

Alternative Culture Night at Downpatrick...

'Well hello September,' is what I should have said perhaps two weeks ago! This month I have two events but unfortunately one is already fully booked! Fear not though, Culture Night Downpatrick is taking place on 23 September and I will be bringing a new event to this. What else have I been up to? Ba...

26/08/2022

Come along to this year's Culture Night in Downpatrick, Friday 23rd September!

An evening of storytelling with Duane as part of Downpatrick Culture Night