13 October 2011 SWORDS GAZETTE 23
Edited by Mimi Murray
TravelBriefs... TravelBriefs... Things to entertain you in Northen Ireland STUCK for something to do? If so, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of exciting things to do in Northern Ireland this month. For more details on these and other events, Callsave 1850 230 230, visit Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s Information Office at Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 or click on www.discovernorthernireland.com/ events
Armagh Autumn/Winter Fashion & Beauty Event, Armagh City Hotel, Co. Armagh, October 14
This annual event is a showcase of the best of Armagh’s fashion and beauty, with a sensational catwalk, local designers, boutique shops and accessory stores, ensuring a night not to be missed. Belfast Festival at Queen’s, various locations, Belfast, October 14–30
Audiences and artists from around the world converge on Belfast for 16 days of Ireland’s biggest international arts festival. groove with the annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, above
rugged beauty of the Mayo Mountains as well as Connacht’s highest peak – Mweelrea, while the Footfalls Wicklow Walking Festival explores the beauty of the garden
of Ireland and includes a range of walks suited to varying abilities. A storybook full of new memories are just waiting to be made this October Bank Holiday,
so why not book now and treat yourself to the Bank Holiday of a lifetime. For more details and inspiration for your trip, log on to www.discoverireland.ie.
On the Mammal Trail, Lough Navar Forest, Co. Fermanagh, October 15
Join the staff to search for clues and hear the sounds of red squirrels and red deer that live in the forest.
A performer of the Cirque Eloize
Apple Day, Ballance House, Crumlin, Co. Antrim, October 15
of circus arts and urban dance, breakdance, hip-hop and more.
A great day out with crafts, food stalls, children’s entertainment and a celebration of the traditional varieties of apple.
Seapark Fireworks & Family Fun, Seapark Recreation Ground, Holywood, Co. Down, October 22
Tyrone Farmers’ Market, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, October 15
A market offering a range of food produced on local farms including seasonal products and home-baked produce as well as local craft items and a selection of fresh fish. Cirque Eloize, Grand Opera House, Belfast, October 19 –22
Cirque Eloize’s brand new creation positively crackles with daring and modernity. A blend
Bring the family along to enjoy a children’s fun fair, live music by ‘The Jukes’, delicious refreshments and a themed fireworks display. Ghosts and Gourds Weekend, Rowallane Garden, Saintfield, Co. Down, October 22–23
Carve a pumpkin, follow the ghost trail and hear a scary story while watching your little ones transformed with scary face painting. Family Hallowe’en fun for all.
introduces luxurious spa facilities ---------------------------------
‘We plan to make the facility available to out Stena Plus customers and are confident that it will enhance our service’ ---------------------------------
really got our staff excited about giving our customers an even better travel experience,” said Stena Line Route Director Paul Grant.
“We plan to make the facility available to our Stena Plus customers and are confident that it will enhance our premium service offering even further. Although the new Superfast ships will have a crossing time of just 2hr 15mins, our customers will still have enough time to relax and unwind and enjoy their journey even more than before. “We are always looking at innovative ideas to help improve our offering to customers to ensure that their journey with us is a truly enjoyable experi-
ence in itself. The introduction of our Pure Nordic Spas is one such idea and one of a host of onboard facilities dedicated to leisure and business passengers,” he said. Stena Line‘s new Cairnryan to Belfast service is scheduled to launch on November 21. The new Superfast vessels will make 12 crossings per day and are now available to book online at www. stenaline.ie. Each of the ten-deck ships can carry up to 1,200 passengers, 660 cars or 110 freight units.
The spa will feature both a sauna and a Jacuzzi for passengers to indulge in