Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Get all the family greening from ear-to-ear with a fun range of St Patrick’s weekend events and activities.
St Patrick’s Holiday Weekend Fun
St Patrick's Volleyball Challenge Festival
South Lake Leisure Centre
South Lake Leisure Centre is serving up plenty of excitement as it gets ready to host the St Patrick’s Challenge Festival with Northern Ireland Volleyball on Saturday 15th 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!
Leprechaun Fun Run
Palace Demesne, Armagh
Limber up for an extra special Armagh parkrun on Sat 15 March at 9.30am. Get your Armagh Home of St Patrick’s Festival celebrations off to a flying start by joining the 5k timed run in the beautiful surroundings of Armagh Palace Demesne.
Green tutus, shamrock singlets and even emerald-dyed hair will be most welcome in the beautiful Palace Demesne for this year’s Leprechaun Fun Run, part of the Home of St Patrick Festival. Children are encouraged to participate and any parkrun newbies will need to register in advance for the free event.
Junior & Adult - Learn to Ski in a Day
Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre
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 16th March
- Level 1 Group Lesson | Mon 18 March
- Level 2 Group Lesson | Tues 19 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 to Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre.
Feeling Green
ABC Parks
From shaking your shamrocks at Mohan’s Funfair in Solitude Park, Banbridge to visiting the new arrivals at Tannaghmore Gardens in Craigavon City Park or planning a camping trip to Gosford Forest Park, the grass is always greener in our ABC parks and open spaces on St Patrick’s weekend. Get feeling green with milder weather, extended park opening hours and the first signs of spring awakening in nature.
Follow in Patrick's Footsteps
Coney Island
What better way to prep for St Patrick’s Day than by planning a boat trip from Kinnego Marina to the magical Coney Island and 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.
Gym. Swim, Fitness Classes & Soft Play
Leisure Facilities
Gyms, swimming pools and soft play facilities at South Lake, Banbridge and Orchard will be open over the St Patrick’s weekend and centre cafes will be serving up all manner of green tasty treats and brews!