A Fantastic Night of Traditional Music from Alltacht

Last Sunday (14th of June), we hosted Alltacht at the Old Church Centre. The group made up of current and former students of the Irish World Academy: Jamie Troy (bodhrán), Sarah Fox (fiddle), Ciarán O’Connell (button accordion), and Liam Broderick (guitar and vocals)...

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Celebrating 40 years of the Thursday Night Quiz

This year, the Thursday Night Quiz celebrates its 40th birthday. It started at The Bay Hotel in 1986, the inspiration of Pearl McQuillan. It then moved to the Cushendun Hotel when The Bay Hotel closed. After 25 years at ‘Randall’s' it moved again and is now held every...

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Wildlife in the Glens 2026

Photography Competition and Exhibition at the Big Arts Weekend Open submission for anyone resident in the Glens of Antrim area How to apply: Send one photo to photos@theoldchurchcentre.com Photos need to be high resolution for printing so please choose large or actual...

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August Dates and Culture Month Launch

Summer is in full swing here in Cushendun (sunshine or not).This weekend the Glens Paddle Club is hosting an Open Mic Night at 8pm on Friday 25, and the Pop up Tea Room returns on Sunday 27. It will be open from 11am to 4pm, or until everything’s gone!On Sunday 10...

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