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SUMMARY:Robert Emmets: 120 years in Cushendun
DESCRIPTION:Display of historical photographs as part of the 120 year anniversary of Robert Emmets GAC Cushendun. \nAnother chance to see this collection of photos\, first exhibited in September for Culture Month.
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/robert-emmets-120-years-in-cushendun/2025-11-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T123000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday Get Together provides complimentary refreshments and activities for over 60’s on the second Tuesday of the month \nLooking forward to your company on Tuesday 11th November \nEnjoy lunch from 12.30pm and film screening from 1.30pm \nFor more information\, please call: 028 2176 1522
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/tuesday-get-together-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T170000
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SUMMARY:Children's Book Festival Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Weekend festival for children of primary school age\nKick off your shoes and read to your heart’s content in the Book Nook\, get creative and Make a Bookmark\, spend some time at our Mini Book Shop\, visit our Tuck Shop for sweets and drinks\, play detective on our Red Squirrel Adventure Trail\, and don’t be surprised if some of your Favourite Characters pop up to tell their stories. \nSunday 2 November\n10am Japanese-born storyteller Masako Carey shares her stories \n12pm Author and illustrator Alice Rohdich chats about her books and her work. \n4pm Movie: Charlotte’s Web\, the story of a pig named Wilbur who is saved from death by his best friend\, a spider named Charlotte. \n \nVIEW SATURDAY PROGRAMME \nAll events are suitable for children up to 11 years \nTickets are just £5 per child per day – pop in and out whenever you like
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/childrens-book-festival-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Children's Book Festival Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Weekend festival for children of primary school age\nKick off your shoes and read to your heart’s content in the Book Nook\, get creative and Make a Bookmark\, spend some time at our Mini Book Shop\, visit our Tuck Shop for sweets and drinks\, play detective on our Red Squirrel Adventure Trail\, and don’t be surprised if some of your Favourite Characters pop up to tell their stories. \nSaturday 1 November\n10am Rhythm & Rhyme for 0-4 year-olds with mums and dads \n12pm Author and illustrator Patsy Morrogh\, the Dinosaur Lady\, reads from her book and chats about her work \n4pm Movie: IF – A young girl discovers that she can see everyone’s Imaginary Friends. It’s a superpower she uses on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. \nVIEW SUNDAY PROGRAMME \n \nAll events are suitable for children up to 11 years \nTickets are just £5 per child per day – pop in and out whenever you like
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/childrens-book-festival-saturday/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250918T132940Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Up Tea Room October
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our regular Pop Up Tea Room. \nEnjoy a selection of delicious home-baked treats served in the cosy surroundings of the Old Church Centre. \nAlways delicious\, delightful\, staff so welcoming. \n   
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/pop-up-tea-room-october/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Lore of the Land: An evening of storytelling
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Glens Storytelling Festival the Armstrong Storytelling Trust presents a fine evening of stories with featured storytellers Paddy O’Brien\, Kate Corkery and Dougie MacKay. \n \nThe Armstrong Storytelling Trust is a registered charity set up to promote the art of storytelling\, develop new storytellers and preserve and enhance access to stories by taking stories into schools\, care homes for old people and communities throughout Northern Ireland.
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/lore-of-the-land-an-evening-of-storytelling/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250828T070128Z
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SUMMARY:Revue\, supported by the Hanging Bandits
DESCRIPTION:Revue\, indie folk favourites from Belfast are no strangers to the Old Church Centre and are delighted to return on 24 October for another wonderful night of music\, storytelling and connection. \nRevue’s powerful melodies\, harmony and dynamic arrangements carry through different musical genres\, original songs and covers. \nThis time\, along with some new (and old) songs added into their repertoire they are bringing a special guest support act. \nThe Hanging Bandits are a four piece alternative folk band from Hertfordshire who have three EP’s and an album under their belt. \nWith vocal harmonies and rich instrumentation they tell stories in their music of society and friendship in poignant and sometimes funny ways. \nTickets £15 \nBYOB \nDoors open 7.30pm\, gig starts 8pm
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/revue-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20251003T143920Z
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SUMMARY:Quiz Night Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of quizzing to raise funds for our Children’s Book Festival on 1 & 2 November. \nTickets £5 per person\, pay on the door \nBYOB \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/quiz-night-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Our regular Tuesday Get Together provides refreshments and activities for over 60’s on the second Tuesday of the month. \n12.30 – 1.30 pm Complimentary Lunch \n1.30 – 2.30 pm Shared activities
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/tuesday-get-together-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Sounds of the Blue Book
DESCRIPTION:In 1910\, Irish humanitarian Roger Casement journeyed to the Amazon rainforest of Peru to investigate horrific atrocities committed against Indigenous communities by the rubber industry. His report – now known as The Blue Book – became a pivotal document in the history of human rights. Over a century later\, Peruvian-Irish composer and guitarist Rodrigo Almonte brings Casement’s powerful testimony to life in Sounds of the Blue Book – a striking new suite of music that blends jazz\, improvisation\, and traditional Irish and Peruvian sounds into a moving and richly textured performance.  \nJoined by acclaimed pianist Lorenzo Vitolo and drummer Matthew Jacobson\, Almonte’s trio weaves historical narrative with emotive soundscapes that transport audiences through the Amazonian jungle\, Indigenous rhythms\, and echoes of a forgotten past.   \nDeveloped with the support of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Arts Office and Music Network\, Sounds of the Blue Book is a bold and imaginative musical work. Blending historical depth with contemporary artistry\, the trio crafts a performance that resonates both emotionally and intellectually\, bridging cultures\, timelines\, and traditions through music.  \nTickets £15
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/sounds-of-the-blue-book/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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SUMMARY:Thin Place; exhibition with Bob Speers
DESCRIPTION:The term “thin place” refers to a location where the veil between the physical and the transcendental appears permeable or “thin”\, a mystical space where the boundary between our tangible world and the unseen world seem to touch.  Peatlands (bogs) are considered to have this special characteristic where there is a connection between the material and the numinous.  \nIn the artist’s own words “My art is currently informed by habitual wanderings through different levels of moor and bog”.  He uses a sample from each bog so that\, in essence the bog named is to be found in the painting.  Bob’s unique work not only includes material taken from bogs all across Ireland but he also incorporates commercial paints and discarded household fabrics.    \nAs someone commented at a former exhibition “Bob Speers has a perspective on the land which is often overlooked”.   \nExhibition Launch 8pm Saturday 27 September: artist interview\, followed by live music. \nFree admission \nExhibition continues until 12 October\, free admission. \n \n 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/thin-place-exhibition-with-bob-speers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Robert Emmets: 120 Years of Hurling\, Camogie and Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate 120 years of Robert Emmets Cushendun GAC Hurling Club.\n\n\n\nThe evening will include a video presentation\, an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia\, and reflections from past players and management.\n\nRefreshments provided.\n\nFree\, but booking recommended.
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/an-evening-with-robert-emmets-120-years-of-hurling-camogie-and-community/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Roger Casement & Jack White; rebellious sons of Empire 
DESCRIPTION:***SOLD OUT***\n\nRoger Casement\, considered by some one of the greatest Irishmen to have lived\, and the less well known Jack White were both ‘sons of the British Empire’ who rebelled against that inheritance embracing radical political thought and Irish Nationalism. Both were County Antrim men who would have been very at home in Cushendun. We are delighted to welcome Patrick Casement OBE and Leo Keohane\, Lecturer at Galway University to talk about these two extraordinary lives. The talks will be followed by a Q&A .\n\n£5 Under 18s\n£10  Earlybird (until 7 September)£12  Full Price 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/roger-casement-rebellious-sons-of-empire/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Discovering and Making Dance
DESCRIPTION:We regret this event has been cancelled.\nTicket holders have been contacted. \n  \nA dance workshop with Philip Johnston where you will work towards making a short dance in small groups. \nThe class will run for 2 hours with breaks\, please wear comfortable loose clothing and wear gym shoes or shoes you can dance in. \nAll abilities welcome.\nRefreshments provided. \nPhilip Johnston is from Northern Ireland where he trained with Helen Lewis and danced in her company: The Belfast Modern Dance Group. \nHis professional career began in London dancing for several companies before relocating to Norway to begin directorship of the Norwegian Modern Dance Company. He relocated to the United States where he received an MFA in Dance and PhD in Theatre at the University of Illinois. \nPhilip was an Associate Professor for the Dance and Theatre Departments at the University of Illinois where he taught a variety of courses for both departments. His choreographic work for dance\, theatre and opera was presented in the United States at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and in Scandinavia\, Germany and the United Kingdom. \nPhilip has been studying the life-long practice of T’ai Chi and Qigong since first introduced to both practices by Gerda (Pytt) Geddes\, his teacher at the London School of Contemporary Dance. He has taught T’ai Chi and Qigong to dancers\, actors\, musicians and many others at the University of Illinois. Philip is also a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique and trained with Joan and Alex Murray in the United States. \nPhilip returned to live in his native Northern Ireland in May 2020. \n£8  Earlybird (until 7 September)\n£10  Full Price \n  \n 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/discovering-and-making-dance/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Fergal Keane
DESCRIPTION:***SOLD OUT *** \nAs a BBC correspondent\, Fergal Keane reported on news of conflict and genocide from around the world. \nHe has since spoken and written about the effects of his exposure these events and the resulting PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). \nFergal Keane is a proud father and an award-winning journalist and author. He is one of the BBC’s most distinguished correspondents. Among the awards he has received are the Emmy\, BAFTA and the George Orwell Prize for literature. He is an Honorary Fellow of the British Academy. \nHe has written several best selling books. His most recent work ‘Wounds’ won the Christopher Ewart Biggs Memorial Prize and was Irish non-fiction book of the year. His book on the Rwandan genocide\, Season of Blood: Rwandan Journey\, won the 1995 Orwell Prize. \nIn January 2020\, the BBC announced that Fergal was stepping back from his role as BBC News Africa Editor to recover from the effects of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)\, the result of three decades of reporting on the atrocities of genocide and on conflict zones around the world.  He has appeared in an acclaimed documentary ‘Fergal Keane: Living with PTSD.” A book on his experience of war trauma – ‘The Madness’ – was published by Harper Collins in October 2022. Among his passions are history\, fishing\, and his Labrador/Spaniel cross ‘Deilo.’ \n£5 Under 18s\n£15  Earlybird (until 6 September)\n£18  General Admission 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/fergal-keane/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
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SUMMARY:Patricia Mulholland Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Talk and exhibition exploring the life of Patricia Mulholland; choreographer\, violinist and inspiration to Irish Dancers globally. \nThe exhibition will feature  Irish Dancers\, choreography notes\, photographic archive and Irish Ballet costumes. \n \n         \n£5 Under 18s\n£8 Earlybird (until 7 September)\n£10 Full Price
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/patricia-mulholland/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250708T094045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T105148Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Dillon\, Dónal O’Connor & Neil Martin in Concert
DESCRIPTION:***SOLD OUT***\n\nTogether\, Mary Dillon\, Dónal O’Connor\, and Neil Martin create a spellbinding tapestry of traditional and contemporary sounds. Their collaborative efforts promise to breathe new life into timeless Ulster songs and tunes\, marrying Mary’s evocative vocals with the expressive interplay of fiddle\, cello\, harmonium & uilleann pipes. This musical union is not only a celebration of Ireland’s rich musical heritage but also a testament to the enduring vitality of traditional music in the hands of these critically acclaimed and visionary artists.\n\n“When three traditional music comets collide\, sparks will surely follow” Belfast Telegraph \n“A trio that’s more than the sum of its parts” Irish News \nTickets £25 \nFew singers are as cherished and revered as Mary Dillon. With a voice as pure as crystal and as deep as a spring well this two-time All-Ireland singing champion hails from Dungiven in County Derry. The ‘voice of Déanta’\, she has captivated audiences with her emotive vocals and passionate delivery for decades. Born into a family with a strong musical tradition\, Mary’s voice posesses a timeless quality that effortlessly weaves together the past and present. Her ability to interpret traditional songs with authenticity and sensitivity has garnered her a dedicated following\, making her a highly respected figure in the Irish folk & traditional music scene. \nDónal O’Connor comes from a long and distinguished line of Irish fiddlers and singers and his collaborations have variously included membership of Ulaid and At First Light\, Lá Lugh and RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh’s touring ensemble. He has established himself as one of Ireland’s leading producers and musicians\, having played and recorded with the likes of John McSherry\, Liam Ó Maonlaí\, Duke Special\, Davy Spillane\, Ríoghnach Connolly\, Steve Cooney\, Bob Brozman & Karen Matheson to name but a few! He has composed music for theatre\, television and film and has presented music shows for BBC ALBA\, BBC NI\, TG4\, BBC Radio Ulster and Raidió na Gaeltachta. \nHailing from Belfast\, Neil Martin is a highly accomplished cellist and composer who has left an indelible mark on the world of classical and traditional music in Ireland. Born with a passion for both genres\, Neil’s journey has been defined by his ability to seamlessly traverse the boundaries between them\, creating a unique and captivating musical identity. His work has been performed across the world from Ground Zero to Mostar Bridge and the Royal Albert Hall\, as well as being played on the International Space Station. As a producer\, arranger and musician\, Neil has contributed to over 100 albums and has performed in international venues\, such as Carnegie Hall and Palazzo Vecchio. \nAudiences can expect a rich tapestry of sound that transcends genres and resonates with the soul-stirring essence of Irish folk & traditional music. \n***SOLD OUT***
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/mary-dillon-donal-oconnor-neil-martin/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250708T122341Z
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SUMMARY:A Wiser Creature: Roberta Hewitt and the Glens with Anne-Marie Fyfe and Cahal Dallat
DESCRIPTION:“Behind every great man…” they say\, implying the supportive spouse who leaves the high-minded male poet to his creativity!  \nBut as with Dorothy Wordsworth\, Georgie Yeats\, Una Jeffers and more\, Roberta Hewitt (who’d lived in Canada before she met John and had her own independent role in education) not only supported her husband John’s career as a writer but was the very reason for their making the Glens their “chosen place” (as Una Jeffers had brought her Californian poet-husband here).  \nAnd while John Hewitt knew local people regarded him as “some strange bird”\, it was both Roberta’s creation of a weekend escape here at the Glenville gate-lodge (which became as much a hub\, in the Glens\, for the North’s artists and writers as the couple’s Botanic Avenue home was in Belfast) and her day-to-day relationships with Cushendall neighbours and friends\, that produced a radical sea-change in their evolving attitudes to their fellow countrymen\, and inspired John’s political ideas and his most significant poetry.  \nCahal Dallat\, who has spent many years researching the lives of the Hewitts both here and in Coventry\, explores Roberta’s role in the evolution of their thought\, and Anne-Marie Fyfe reads extracts from Roberta’s letters and personal diaries. \n_____  \nAnne-Marie Fyfe  has published five collections & a literary/travel/personal memoir\, No Far Shore\, Charting Unknown Waters (Seren\, 2019). Born in Cushendall\, County Antrim\, she lives in London where she has run Coffee-House Poetry since 1997. www.coffeehousepoetry.org www.annemariefyfe.com  \nBorn in Ballycastle\, County Antrim\, poet\, musician and critic\, Cahal Dallat\, lives in London where he is founder/organiser of the WB Yeats Bedford Park Artwork Project. His latest poetry collection is Beautiful Lofty Things (Salmon Poetry\, Ennistymon\, 2022). www.cahaldallat.com  \n_____  \n£5 Under 18s\n£8  Earlybird (until 31 August)\n£10 Full Price
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/a-wiser-creature-roberta-hewitt-and-the-glens-with-anne-marie-fyfe-and-cahal-dallat/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250711T110255Z
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SUMMARY:European Heritage Open Day
DESCRIPTION:European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 13-14 September 2025 \nThe Department for Communities is inviting you to get out and about and explore over 200 of Northern Ireland’s historic landmarks and hidden heritage as part of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2025. \nEHOD 2025 will take place on 13–14 September 2025\, offering free public access to historic sites\, cultural landmarks\, and special events across Northern Ireland. This packed programme of events and activities including guided tours\, talks and lectures\, living history re-enactments\, community fun days and more\, has something for everyone and is not to be missed! \nThis year’s theme\, “Architectural Heritage: Past Structures\, Future Connections\,” explores how historic buildings\, structures\, and landscapes shape our communities – preserving the past while inspiring the future. \nAfter 13 years of campaigning\, restoration of the Old Church Centre was completed in July 2019. It is now a thriving Heritage Arts and Community venue demonstrating the value of ‘re-using’ heritage buildings. \n 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/european-heritage-open-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250715T175501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T191651Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Emmets: 120 years in Cushendun
DESCRIPTION:Display of historical photographs as part of the 120 year anniversary of Robert Emmets GAC Cushendun. \nThis will be in place between Sunday 14 and Friday 26 September\, and accessible to ticket holders for all Culture Month events. \nFree to view between ticketed Culture Month events as follows: \nSunday 14 September 11am to 2pm\nFriday 26 September Celebration Event 7.30pm \nAn Evening with Robert Emmets: 120 Years of Hurling\, Camogie and Community
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/robert-emmets-120-years-in-cushendun-2025-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250828T070818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T070819Z
UID:245932-1757421000-1757421000@theoldchurchcentre.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Our regular Tuesday Get Together provides refreshments and activities for over 60’s on the second Tuesday of the month. \n12.30 – 1.30 pm Complimentary Lunch \n1.30 – 2.30 pm Shared activities
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/tuesday-get-together-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250708T120351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T134531Z
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SUMMARY:Cushendun Connections: T.P. Flanagan\, John Hewitt and Deborah Brown
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Brown’s magnificent sculpture\, ‘Johann’\, is now a well-known feature of the Cushendun landscape\, but her extraordinary significance as Ireland’s most pioneering artist in the 1960s is only beginning to be recognised. John Hewitt was a supporter of Deborah Brown’s in the early 1950s\, at the same time as T.P. Flanagan\, with whom she was to develop a lifelong friendship\, was also establishing his reputation. This talk will look at their work\, and the friendship and connections between the three figures.\n\n \nDr Dickon Hall is an art historian\, art dealer\, curator and consultant.\nHe has an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a PhD from Ulster University\, and has written extensively on twentieth century and contemporary Irish\, British and European art\, publishing books on Colin Middleton and Nevill Johnson. At present\, he is writing a book on Deborah Brown. Dickon Hall has curated more than seventy exhibitions. \n£5 Under 18s\n£10  Earlybird (until 24 August)\n£12  Full Price
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/cushendun-connections/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250708T120113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T134357Z
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SUMMARY:Ulster Orchestra on your Doorstep
DESCRIPTION:*** SOLD OUT*** \nMusicians from the Ulster Orchestra are joined by harpist Tanya Houghton to perform another gorgeous evening of music in the Old Church Centre\, Cushendun. \nWhether you’re new to orchestral music or a regular concertgoer\, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this programme of gems for small ensemble. \nRavel String Quartet\nIbert Entr’acte for Flute and Harp\nDodgson Septet Variations\nRavel Introduction and Allegro \nRavel’s elegant and glowing string quartet opens gently\, full of cycling melodies that conjure up the motion of a rippling stream in the sun. The central movements owe more to shade than sun\, flitting in and out of eerie shadow\, before bursting out into glorious rays of light at the quartet’s end. Ibert’s Entr’acte for Flute and Harp is imbued with influences from Spanish traditional music\, while Dodgson’s glimmering Septet Variations and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro explore the huge variety of colours and textures that emerge from the instrumentation of flute\, clarinet\, harp and string quartet to glittering\, mesmerising\, exquisite effect. \n£15 Under 18s\n£20 Full Price
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/ulster-orchestra-on-your-doorstep/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250708T115510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T132350Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour Glendun: exploring the hidden gems of the 'Brown Glen'
DESCRIPTION:***SOLD OUT *** \nJude McNeill of Turais Chois Abhann Doinne/Cushendun Tours leads this fascinating exploration of Glendun\, the ‘Brown Glen’. \nThe tour will include St Patrick’s Gloonan stone\, Fuldieu story\, Mass rock\, Cregagh Wood\, Souterains\, Famine\, Making of the Coast Road\, early settlements\, Glendun National School\, Miss Ada\, Gaeltacht area\, and of course\, the Glendun Viaduct (pictured). \nMeet at St Patrick’s Church car park\, Glendun Road. \nWalk will last approx 90mins. \n£5  Under 18s\n£8  Earlybird (until 24 August)\n£10  Full Price \n \n  \n 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/walking-tour-glendun/
CATEGORIES:Culture Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250722T115017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T132251Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Month 2025
DESCRIPTION:Culture Month is our annual programme celebrating culture and heritage from Cushendun\, Ireland and beyond. \nAcross the month of September (and into October this year) we are delighted to offer a range of live music\, interactive workshops\, theatre talks\, and exhibitions. \nThis year we welcome the Ulster Orchestra\, Fergal Keane\, Patrick Casement & Leo Keohane\, as we celebrate the stories of characters such as Robert Emmet\, Patricia Mulholland and more. \nWe are grateful to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for supporting this year’s programme and look forward to your company at the Old Church Centre. \nThis year we are pleased to offer Earlybird prices on a number of our events. Individual discounts apply until 14 days before those events. We also have under 18s tickets at £5 for those young folk who are keen to join in. \nFull programme here 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/culture-month-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250617T120434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T123207Z
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SUMMARY:Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Sale of used hardbacks and paperbacks in good condition. \nWide selections of topics and genres. \nProceeds to Cushendun Building Preservation Trust.
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/book-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250617T113503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T095610Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Cushendun Local Painters are delighted\, once again\, to mount an Art Exhibition in the Old Church Centre. \nThe painters\, who are based in the Old Church Centre\, will have a wide range of artistic works on display and for sale. \nOpen \n23 and 24 August \n30 and 31 August \n11am to 4pm each day \nOn the weekend of 30 and 31 August\, we also have a Book Sale of used hardback and paperback books in support of the Old Church Centre. \n 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/art-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250610T125158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T214048Z
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SUMMARY:Julie by Kabosh Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nA new production\, written and performed by Charlotte McCurry. Directed by Paula McFetridge. \nLenadoon\, West Belfast\, 1981.  \nBernadette is 14. She loves her mammy\, Gene Kelly\, Doris Day and Julie Garland. She shares a bedroom with her wee sister\, Julie. Julie loves Sheena Easton\, Annie Lennox. And Adam Ant. \nJulie isn’t too bothered there’s women out banging bin lids – one of the hunger strikers just died. She’s more concerned with sorting a new pair of Topaz tights for the Horn Drive disco. She is fourteen after all…  \nJulie Livingstone was fatally shot by a plastic bullet while crossing the road near her home. Seen through the eyes of Julie’s sister Bernadette\, this powerful new play follows a teenage girl navigating her own grief\, her family’s loss and their struggle for justice. \n 
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/julie-by-kabosh-theatre-company/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T194500
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250512T143102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T142644Z
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SUMMARY:Benches
DESCRIPTION:JAK-IN-THE-BOX POP-UP THEATRE presents BENCHES\, a promenade-style experience which takes a look at the wonderful\, quirky characters that inhabit our community. \nWalk with us and take a peek into their lives as their stories unfold on the benches in our village. \nLeave your stilettos at home and wear nice\, comfy walking shoes for this event\, which lasts around 50 minutes.
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/benches/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T162406
CREATED:20250603T130436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T142739Z
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SUMMARY:Pop up Tea Room July
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our regular Pop Up Tea Room. \nEnjoy a selection of delicious home-baked treats served in the cosy surroundings of the Old Church Centre. \nAlways delicious\, delightful\, staff so welcoming. \n   
URL:https://theoldchurchcentre.com/event/pop-up-tea-room-july/
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