Heart of the Glens Festival - Cushendall

Some Events from the 2002 Programme


These are just some sample highlights. Full details of each year's programme can be found in the Festival Focus, available from Cushendall Development Group, Old Schoolhouse, Milll Street, Cushendall..

Friday 9th August, Marquee in the Hurling Field: Kids' Disco
Saturday 10th August, 4pm: Heritage Walk from Old School House.
Sunday 11th August, 3pm: Grand Opening/Fancy Dress. 7pm: Red Bay Heritage Trail
Monday 12th August 6.30pm Country Sports; 8.30: Whist in the Parish Hall.
Tuesday 13th August 6.00pm: Trostan Walk; 8.30pm: Irish Language Quiz at the Boat Club.
Wednesday 14th August 6.30pm: Treasue Hunt; 9.00pm: Traditional Singing in McCollam's Bar
Thursday 15th August 7pm: Tievebulliagh Walk, and 9pm Cinema Night.
Friday 16th August: 12 noon: Archaeological Tour from Old School House. 7.00pm "Cushendall 1902" - in Mill St. An amazing journey back in time. A traditional fair day, craft displays, spinning, weaving, butter-making etc.
Saturday 17th August, 12 noon: Display of vintage farm machinery; 2.00pm: Lurig Mountain Run; 8.00pm: Beach Night
Sunday 16th August: 12 noon: Middle Glens Walk; 7.00pm: Ping-pong ball race; 9.00pm: Open-Air Street Ceili with the Longest Waves of Tory in Ireland.

For more information and a full Festival programme of events call the Festival Office in Cushendall on: +44-(0)12667-71378 or buy a programme in any local shop.


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