Wishing you a pot of gold and a heart full of joy!

St Patrick’s Volleyball Challenge Festival

South Lake Leisure Centre is getting set to serve up plenty of action with the St Patrick’s Challenge Festival, in association with Volleyball NI on Saturday 15 March. Expect top class action from U18 Women, U20 Men, Senior Women and Senior Men. With some tickets still available for the high-level matches, spectators are very welcome to come along and support the talented athletes as they strive for their own pot of gold! Book here.

Leprechaun Fun Run

Limber up to the Palace Demesne, Armagh for an extra special 5K parkrun on Saturday 15 March at 9.30am – the perfect start to your ‘Home of St Patrick’s Festival‘ celebrations. Don your Green tutus, shamrock singlets and even emerald-dyed hair and get into the spirit! Children are encouraged to participate and any parkrun newbies will need to register in advance for the free event. Book here.

Junior & Adult – Learn to Ski in a Day

It’s March but it isn’t over until it’s clover – there’s still plenty of opportunity to develop your skiing skills. Our ‘Learn to Ski in a Day’ courses and 2 hour group lessons at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre are the perfect way to build confidence and master the basics – fast!

Get ready for an unforgettable time on the slopes over the St Patrick’s holiday weekend:

• Adult Learn to Ski in a Day | Sunday 16 March
• Level 1 Group Lesson | Mon 17 March
• Level 2 Group Lesson | Tues 18 March

St Patrick’s weekend is also an opportunity to enjoy one of the popular ‘Saturday Snowtubing’ sessions or plan a footgolf/golf family outing! Book here.

ABC Parks

From shaking your shamrocks at the funfairs at Shambles Yard Armagh or Solitude Park Banbridge, to visiting the new spring arrivals at Tannaghmore Animal Farm and Gardens, or a camping/glamping trip to Gosford Forest Park, the grass is always greener in our ABC parks and open spaces on St Patrick’s weekend! Get outdoors and enjoy spring in all it’s blooming glory. Find out more.

Follow in Patrick’s Footsteps

What better way to prep for St Patrick’s Day than by planning a boat trip from Kinnego Marina to the magical Coney Island, following in Patrick’s footsteps! Legend has it that St. Patrick visited Coney Island via a causeway which extended from the mainland out to the island. Saint Patrick’s Stone is just one of the many interesting natural and historic things to see and experience on the island. Combine your boat trip with a bit of fishing and ‘lunch with a view’ at The Galley Cafe. Kinnego Marina offers annual, monthly, weekly and daily berthing rates and there’s also the option of camping, caravanning or glamping at this beautiful spot. Find out more.

Gym & Swim

Gyms and swimming pools at Banbridge Leisure Centre and South Lake Leisure Centre will be open on St Patrick’s Day. Cafe IncredABLE will be serving up all manner of green tasty treats and brews! Find out more about opening hours.

Whether you’ll be getting active, moving or outdoors this bank holiday weekend – just enjoy!