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Ballycastle, Islandmagee and Castletown

Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique, including the Heavy Horse and Vintage Show ahead of the Auld Lammas Fair.

Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique, the Heavy Horse and Vintage Show ahead of the Auld Lammas Fair. There is also a re-enactment of entrepreneur and millionaire Thomas Mellon on the day he returned to his homestead in Tyrone, Islandmagee get arty and a ghost in the old Ballycastle Hotel.

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Sat 26 Aug 2017 08:05

Return of Thomas Mellon

Return of Thomas Mellon

Just over 200 years ago in 1813, Thomas Mellon was born on a small farm at Camphill in the townland of Castletown. His emigration from County Tyrone to Pennsylvania would see him rise to become a judge, banker, entrepreneur, millionaire and founding father in Pittsburgh of one of America鈥檚 richest business dynasties. He returned to his home at the age of 69, and on the one and only day, there will be a re-enactment of his visit with the Ulster American Folk Park.聽

Lammas Fair and Annual Heavy Horse Show

Lammas Fair and Annual Heavy Horse Show

The Lammas Fair has been held in the seaside town for hundreds of years and this year鈥檚 fair will start with a spectacular firework display.聽But the tradition of Horse trading will be the focus at the Ballycastle Annual Heavy Horse and Vintage Show.

Get Arty in Islandmagee

Get Arty in Islandmagee

Islandmagee Art Trail is celebrating its 5th year with local artists, crafts people, writers and photographers opening their homes and studios to the public over a weekend. It鈥檚 a fantastic opportunity to showcase the stunning landscape of Islandmagee to visitors.聽

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  • Sat 26 Aug 2017 08:05

Your Places

Your Places

The people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.