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Slemish, Garvagh and Strangford Lough
A walk through the Antrim Hills from the foot of the Slemish Mountain, the much-loved Skiffie Festival starts with teams competing from across Ireland and Scotland in their community built Skiffs and Garvagh travels back in time with a festival to celebrate the heritage of the area.
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Sat 28 Jul 2018
08:05
麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster
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'I could've danced all night'
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Slemish to Shillanavogy
A walk encountering lots of wonderful wildlife including wildflowers, birds and butterflies in stunning surroundings. Leaving from the foot of the Slemish Mountain, you can join RSPB Neal Warnock to explore the area of the Antrim Hills this Sunday. Anne Marie talks to Neal from the foot of the summit.
Skiffie Festival
The much loved annual Skiffie Festival starts this weekend with international competitors and locals descending upon Strangford Lough in their community-built skiffs. With around 20 races taking place across the weekend and teams competing from across the island of Ireland and Scotland. Anne Marie talks to some of the organisers behind the event.
Garvagh's Time Travel
Travelling back in time now to Garvagh and the ancient forest at the top of the town and where next weekend there's a festival to celebrate, animate the history and heritage of the wider Garvagh area. With Stone Soup gathering, foraging, time travelling, story telling, music, food and games and more.
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- Sat 28 Jul 2018 08:05麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster
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