St Patrick’s Day events will return across Co Tyrone this year with parades and entertainment the main event in towns and villages across the county.
Events organised by local community groups and district councils will see the streets filled with green and activities for the whole family to enjoy on the day.
Maybe you’re off work and want to soak up the buzz, or the kids are off school and they are looking for a day out to start the long weekend.
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Here’s the details of what’s going on around the county this Friday:
Omagh
Delivered by Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre, the county town’s event on Friday, March 17 will take place from 12pm to 4pm and will feature everything from music, to dance, drama, amusements, and family entertainment.
The free-of-charge event, sponsored by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC), will also see numerous hospitality and entertainment venues throughout the town getting into the spirit of the global festivities.
Market Street/High Street will host the main part of the action, with outdoor performances from All-Ireland Champions The Forge Ceilí Band, St Eugene’s Brass and Reed Band, Barry Kirwan, Clogher & District Pipe Band, traditional group Blaisín and Urban Motion.
Funfair rides, tasty treats, face painting, Street characters, a petting farm, Omagh Heritage Music Trail and the ‘Pot of Gold’ trail will also make an appearance while there will also be a range of activities and performances on at the Strule Arts Centre.
Strabane
The Strabane St Patrick’s Day 2023 Spring Carnival celebrations will include plenty to see and do for all the family throughout the day, including the annual parade at 2pm.
Kicking off from Holy Cross College, the all-singing all-dancing parade will make its way through Melmount Road, Bridge Street, Market Street, Abercorn Square, Railway Road and finish in Dock Street.
The Alley Theatre will host activities with guaranteed craic for all the family. The public can enjoy live traditional music from Seisiém –béim ar an óige and cultural activities, children’s arts & crafts and refreshments from 1:30pm until 4:30pm.
Strabane Town Centre will be a hive of activity in the coming weeks as 130 children from four local schools put their artistic skills to the test and create amazing props and costumes for the special occasion
Dungannon
This St. Patrick's Day will see a free event on the Hill of the O’Neill from 1pm - 4.30pm.
There will be live music, face painting, Irish dancing, amusements, arts and crafts and more.
Headlining the St. Patrick's Day event in Dungannon is the renowned Blackwater Céilí Band - widely recognised as one of the finest exponents of Irish Traditional Music.
There will also be live traditional music from members of Coalisland and Clonoe Comhaltas.
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