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What's On: St Patrick's celebrations at Inch Abbey

Jacqueline McGonigle of whatsonni.com shares her pick of what’s on this week across Northern Ireland

Jason Byrne is at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh this Friday
Jason Byrne is at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh this Friday

DOWN

SEE the St Patrick’s Landing, this Sunday, March 12, at Inch Abbey. There is a host of interactive activities from 12.30pm to 5pm, including boats on the Quoile (weather permitting). You can arrive on one of the heritage trains, with services departing from the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway Station from 12pm. Train fares: Adults: £6, Children: £4.50, Concessions: £5.50.

ARMAGH

Jason Byrne’s new show has everything you’ve come to expect from ‘The Outright King of Live Comedy', plus ducks, false chins, portable igloos, bewildered owls and more. The star of Wild Things and The Snaptastic Show has gone back to his comedy roots, probably so he can pull them up and use them as a prop too. See him at the Market Place Theatre on Friday.

FERMANAGH

The iconic Lough Erne Resort, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is exclusively unveiling its stunning new ballroom at a special Wedding Open Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 6pm daily.

TYRONE

Celebrate International Women’s Day this Wednesday at The Square Box Dungannon. Join Lynette Fay and special guests in a celebration which includes a make-up demonstration by one of Northern Ireland's leading make-up Artists, Paddy McGurgan, fashion tips, discussion and more.

DERRY

Embarking on their first performance at the Millennium Forum, the Royal Moscow Ballet brings Sleeping Beauty to the forum’s stage tomorrow. This is the classic story of love and innocence , mystery and magic, set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score.

ANTRIM

See La Traviata screened live from the Met Opera New York at the Theatre at the Mill Newtownabbey this Saturday. Sonya Yoncheva sings one of opera's most beloved heroines, the tragic courtesan Violetta, a role in which she triumphed on the Met stage in 2015, opposite Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo, and Thomas Hampson as his father, Germont. Nicola Luisotti conducts.

BELFAST

This Saturday, Crumlin Road Gaol presents the Johnny Cash tribute concert to celebrate the music of one of America's greatest music performers in a unique and authentic show. Just like Johnny Cash took the stage in his famous gig in Folsom Prison, some of his biggest hits will be performed live at 'The Crum'. Capturing the unmistakable sound of the 'man in black', and accompanied by June Carter and band, you will experience what it was like to be at a real Cash show. Why not make an evening of it with the hospitality package? Take a guided tour of the prison, followed by a three-course meal at Cuff's Bar and Grill, finishing off with the evening event. (Includes complimentary glass of wine with your meal). Tour starts at 5.30pm.

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