Groomsport Events

Music and Entertainment

Real Music Club

The Real Music Club is Northern Ireland's premier promoter of acoustic music. It has been running for seven years, with the Club's main home being

The Errigle Inn, an historic Belfast venue, the first venue in the city to hold an entertainment's license.

LYDIA LYNE

INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM & CLAIRVOYANT

The Barefoot Angel - International Medium & Clairvoyant

The Waterfront, Monday 11th October 2010

Lydia has been working with the spirit world since she was a child. From the age of five, she has been able to see the spirit world and has had many vivid dreams come true. As time passed, she became a full time medium, healer and psychic surgeon, with the help of her many guides and guardian angels. Lydia's work has taken her all over the world helping people in India, Germany, France, Ireland and the UK.

Her reputation cultivated from the accuracy of her readings and demonstrations have gained her a worldwide following, and many people believe her remarkable gifts will see her become the next Doris Stokes. Following her sell-out show earlier this year, Lydia returns to the Waterfront on Monday 11th October - don't miss her!

"Amazingly accurate" Leona Lewis "How can you know all this?" Ray Quinn "You've blown my mind" Suzi Quattro

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THE SAW DOCTORS

Mandela Hall, Friday 5th November 2010

The Saw Doctors were discovered in the back room of Quay's Pub in Galway in 1988, by Mike Scott of The Waterboys, who was recording the Fisherman's Blues album in nearby Spiddal. Mike Scott asked The Saw Doctors to open for The Waterboys on their tour of the UK and Ireland, and produced their first single, N17, followed by I Uesta Lover. I Uesta Lover still holds the record for the biggest selling Irish single.

The band's first album 'If This Is Rock & Roll, I Want My Old Job Back' was No 1 in Ireland for most f 1991. Their second No 1 album, 'All The Way From Tuam' was followed by a tour of the UK and in 1996, the band's third album, 'Same Oul' Town' went to No 6 in the UK Top Twenty, yielding two Top Twenty UK Singles, and the band appeared on Top Of The Pops twice that year

In 1997, the band undertook their first major coast to coast US tour, and as a result they landed a US record deal with Paradigm Records in New York. The band have since toured Canada, USA, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Norway, the UK and have recently returned from their first tour of Australia in 18 years.

The Saw Doctors have recently achieved Platinum status in Ireland for their compilation CD 'To Win Just Once...The Best Of The Saw Doctors' which Universal Music released in October 2009, and has sold over 25,000 copies to date. Their new studio album, 'The Further Adventures Of The Saw Doctors' the band's first new music in five years, will be released on Monday 27th September

The Saw Doctors are Davy Carton (Vocals, Guitar), Leo Moran (Guitar, Vocals), Anthony Thistlewaite (Bass Guitar, Saxophone), Kevin Duffy (Keyboards, Vocals), Eimhin Craddock (Drums, Vocals)

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FRANK, DEAN & SAMMY'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Featuring STEPHEN TRIFFITT as Frank Sinatra

The Waterfront , Sunday 12th December 2010

Ring A Ding Ding ... Frank, Dean & Sammy are serving a heaping helping of Christmas cheer featuring their versions of Christmas classics, together with all your other Rat Pack favourite songs. This ultimate musical tribute celebrates the unique talents of musical giants, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jnr., with the same energy and panache that took them to the top and kept them there for decades.

Join Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, who has been the best know Frank Sinatra since appearing on Stars In Their Eyes in 200, together with Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jnr. The production will include a full orchestra, singers and dancers, singing your classic favourites including, My Way, That's Life, Mr Bojangles, plus seasonal favourites include Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Let It Snow Let It Snow, White Christmas & Winter Wonderland

Drenched in the swinging atmosphere of Las Vegas, but with a fabulous festive twist, Frank, Dean & Sammy's Christmas Special is this year's coolest Christmas party in town - don't miss it!

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Queen's Film Theatre, an art house cinema in Belfast, Northern Ireland .

QFT shows the very best in new and classic world cinema. QFT was the first cinema in Northern Ireland to install a digital projector, meaning that they can now screen state-of-the-art high definition digital films as well as standard celluloid films.

You can book tickets in one of three ways - through this website, in person at QFT or by telephone on 028 90971097 after 6pm. For further information, please click here.

Adventure under Sail

Ocean Youth Trust Ireland is dedicated to providing the young people of Ireland, from all walks of life and backgrounds, the opportunity to participate in the unique experience that is Sail Training.

Sail Training OYTI Style

Being part of the crew, sailing a 70ft ocean going vessel, opens up a world of adventure, of teamwork, of responsibility, of learning, of self confidence and fun.

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Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society

Contact Mike GI4XSF tel: 028 4277 2383

website http://www.bdars.com
The Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society meet on the first Thursday of the month in The Boathouse, Harbour Car Park, Groomsport, BT19 6JP at 8pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.

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Cruising into Belfast

Queen Elizabeth 2

41 Cruise Ships passed Groomsport

A record 41 ships passed Groomsport on the way to Belfas in 2009, carrying more than 44,000 passengers

The Port of Belfast is fast establishing a reputation as a popular port of call for cruise ships and regularly plays host to some of the world’s finest liners.

Where it started with 300 passenger vessels several years ago, most ships now calling have at least 2,500 passengers on board

The Port offers 2 berths for use by cruise operators:

Stormont Wharf: 457m length, and 10.2m Depth

Pollock 6: 177m Length, and 8.50m Depth

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Local Events 2010

Groomsport - Cockle Row Cottages Open:

Step back in time when you visit Cockle Row Cottages.
Open to the public daily from May to September and with free family entertainment every weekend.

Bangor - Summer Entertainment: Every Sunday: July and August
Music to suit all tastes throughout July and August at the Bandstand in Ward Park and street entertainment at McKee Clock.

Bangor - August Bank Holiday: Monday 30th August
Clowns, acrobats, jugglers and all manner of street entertainers will be on hand to help the whole family celebrate the August Bank Holiday, as the area around the McKee Clock becomes a mini theatre for the day.

Holywood - Seapark Fireworks & Family Fun: Saturday 23rd October (TBC)
Witches, ghouls and all manner of creepy creatures are welcome to join the frightful fun as the skies above Holywood sizzle with fireworks above Seapark; includes live music, food stalls and a Fun Fair.

Holywood - Christmas Switch On & Family Funday: Saturday 27th November.
Holywood will dazzle into life with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Join the family focused Christmas fun, which includes a speciality market and Children's lantern parade.

For more information call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on: (028) 9127 0069

Email: tic@northdown.gov.uk

Website:www.northdowntourism.com

WESTLIFE

POD Concerts Present WESTLIFE, Homecoming Concert, Lissadell House County Sligo, Friday 30th July 2010

The Boys Are Back In Town and will play a Homecoming Concert in Lissadell House, County Sligo.

It is over seven years since Westlife have played in their home town of Sligo, and it's a testament to the group that they will be the first major act to perform at Lissadell House, which will provide a dramatically beautiful setting for this intimate seated outdoor concert.

No pop band can compare to Westlife's extraordinary success, having sold over 40 million records in their sensational career, with sold-out concerts across the globe. But despite their achievements, nothing means more to the group than playing in front of their home audience in such a special venue in their home town.

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ARRIVAL - THE MUSIC OF ABBA LIVE!

The Waterfront, Thursday 16th December 2010

Enjoy a great pre-Christmas night out - all your favourite ABBA songs, live on stage @ The Waterfront Hall, featuring original singers and musicians from ABBA. Dust off your flares and platforms - make this a Christmas party to remember! Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, Waterloo, Ring Ring, Voulez Vous?, Super Trouper

Formed in 1995, the show has grown from 6 people on stage to a huge entertainment show with a total of 12 singers and musicians and is now the largest touring ABBA show in the world, having toured over 20 nations including USA, China, UK, Australia, France, Holland and Sweden

The show features original musicians include Finn Sjoberg (Guitar) and Roger Palm (Drums) who perform in original outfits.

Seen by millions across the world, this is the closest you will get to ABBA - don't miss the most exciting ABBA tribute in the world!

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SMOKIE

The Waterfront, Sunday 19th December 2010

Smokie are a band which has sold out tours and gained platinum records over four decades - 70's, 80's, 90's and the present day. Their Greatest Hits include Alice, If You Think You Know How To Love Me, Don't Play Your Rock 'n' Roll To Me, It's Your Life, Oh Carol, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, I'll Meet You At Midnight, (I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight, I Don't Wanna Talk About It.

Look at the Guinness Book Of Hit Singles, and you could be forgiven for thinking Smokie's success story was a 1970's phenomenon. After all, 11 of their 14 UK hits came in that eventful musical decade. However, their massive success story has continued to flourish around the globe. Their sound is a combination of hook-laden songs and Smokie's distinctive, but unashamedly Stateside-influenced soft rock harmonies, their secret being their vocal blend - a rasping, emotion drenched led set against melodic harmonies that produce a unique, bittersweet sound.

There's no smoke without fire, and Smokie are still firing on all cylinders!

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DR HOOK Featuring RAY SAWYER

The Waterfront , Thursday 17th February 2011

RAY SAWYER, the spirited, eye-patched lead singer of the group Dr Hook, whose soulful and sometimes comic vocals fronted the band's breakthrough to the Cover Of The Rolling Stone, an international superstar in the early 70's and 80's, has been touring the US, Canada and overseas since the break-up of the band in 1984, with a new band, and a new twist to his familiar sound.

Set out for LA in 1968, working his way back East to New York where the nucleus of Dr Hook was formed in time to record the score to a Dustin Hoffman film, 'Who Is Harry Kellerman'. Accumulating 60 gold and platinum records with Dr Hook, he has gained confidence of a seasonal entertainer, Ray still travels the world with his band.

Don't miss Ray Sawyer singing the Greatest Hits of Dr Hook, including, Walk Right In, Couple More Years, Freakers Ball, Beautiful Woman, Sharing The Night Together, Sylvias Mother

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Gigs at The Black Box

Tickets currently on sale for all of these from www.oldflattop.com or from The Black Box, 18 Hill Street Belfast.

Tel 028 90 244400

Thursday 5th August: ARLO GUTHRIE

Support Jess Klein £24.50

An intimate solo appearance by the famous son of one of America's most famous sons. www.arlo.net

Thursday 16th September: JOHN COOPER CLARKE

Support Jinx Lennon £15.00

The original "punk poet" and so called Bard of Salford has only improved with age. His delivery is truly impeccable earning him accolades not only as a poet but also as a stand-up comic!
His Evidently Chickentown" was used on an episode of The Sopranos, introducing him to a whole new generation of fans.
www.johncooperclarke.com

Friday 1st October: HENRY McCULLOUGH BAND Support Andreas Varady £12.50

A full set with his long established line up of Percy Robinson on steel and Telecaster, Mr. James Delaney on piano and organ, Roe Butcher on bass and Pete McKinney on drums. Support by the
amazing 12 year old "jazzmaster" Andreas Varady with the David Lyttle Band!
www.henrymccullough.com

Wednesday 6th October: CHIP TAYLOR

Support Kendel Carson £10.00

The lesser know brother of the Voight family
and hence uncle to Angelina Joli and James Havens penned Wild Thing, Angel Of The Morning and a host of other instantly recognisable hits.
www.trainwreckrecords.com

Thursday 28th October: GARETH PEARSON Support Thomas Leeb

The amazing Welsh guitar wizard is now a Candy Rat Records stable mate of Andy McKee.
Fingerstyle guitar with the same focus on sheer entertainment as his mentor Tommy Emmanuel.
www.garethpearson.com

Friday 5th November; FRANK VIGNOLA TRIO Special guest Andreas Varady £12.50

Frank has recorded the Grammy nominated Just Between Frets with Tommy Emmanuel, was a member of David Dawg Grisman's band and at one stage was Les Paul's right hand man.

Cites his influences as Django Reinhardt, Frank Zappa and Eddie Van Halen. Extreme gypsy jazz guitar and beyond - this could well be the guitar gig of the year!
www.frankvignola.com

Friday 26th November: MARY COUGHLAN BAND £17.50

23 years after her first Belfast gig, Mary returns to promote her latest CD The House Of Ill Repute and her biography, Bloody Mary.
www.marycoughlanmusic.com

Wednesday 1st December: GRAINNE DUFFY BAND £10.00
With a new studio CD due for release in January Grainne returns to the Black Box with a bunch of new songs and a full compliment of live favourites.

www.grainneduffy.com

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A Walk in the Mournes

A summer afternoon looking over the Trassey Valley to Bearnagh & Meelmore.
(Photo - Marty Johnston)

The mountains of Mourne are one of the most picturesque mountain areas in Ireland. Uniquely for a mountain range, most of the summits are grouped together in an area only seven miles broad.

There are a wide variety of walks for people of all abilities and interests. If you enjoy a short stroll with the family, walks are available at the Forest Parks, Silent Valley, Murlough Nature Reserve, the coastal path at Bloody Bridge, or along the beach at Newcastle, Cranfield or Warrenpoint:
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If you are more adventurous there are a number of climbing and long distance walking routes available: Click for Details

Downpatrick & County Down Railway

Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway. The railway is Northern Ireland's only standard gauge (i.e. full size) heritage railway and is based in the county town of Down.

The railway was founded in 1985 with the intention of rebuilding the entire former Belfast and County Down Railway branch line to Ardglass.

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Discover Northern Ireland

Pictorial representation of N. Ireland

Hospice Appeal

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The Ulster Museum

The Ulster Museum in Belfast, which reopened in October 2009, following a £17.2m rejuvenation, has won one of the most prestigious museums prizes in the world - the coveted UK Art Fund Prize.

At a special awards ceremony in London, the museum was presented with £100,000.

http://www.nmni.com/um

Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

The Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra, Co. Down, is set in over 170 acres.

The Folk Museum includes the Outdoor Folk Museum which features Ballycultra town, the Rural area and the Folk Galleries.

The Transport Museum houses one of the best Rail Galleries in Europe as well as road and aviation galleries.

http://www.nmni.com/uftm

BELFAST GIANTS SELECTS vs THE BOSTON BRUINS

Odyssey Arena, Saturday 2nd October 2010

The National Hockey League (NHL) s coming to Belfast for the first time ever!

The world famous BOSTON BRUINS will play an exhibition game at The Odyssey Arena, on Saturday 2nd October 2010, as part of the 2010 Compuware NHL Premiere Challenge. The Bruins will be facing off against The Belfast Giants Selects, an all-star team made up of the best players from The Giants and the best of the rest of the UK Elite League.

This is the first time an NHL team has played a team from the Elite Ice Hockey League and the first time an Elite League All-Star team has been assembled to take on one of the best teams in the world.

The Boston Bruins are one of the most storied hockey teams in the NHL. They are one of the 'Original Six' Teams, officially formed in 1924. They have won five Stanley Cups in their team history, and last season The Bruins made it to the semi-finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, eventually bowing out to the Philadelphia Flyers in the final match of their seven game series.

This once in a lifetime opportunity to see The Boston Bruins in action will surely be the Sporting Event of the Year at The Odyssey - don't miss the chance to be part of history when the NHL comes to Belfast.

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Queen's Film Theatre

Art house cinema in Belfast, Northern Ireland

QFT shows the very best in new and classic world cinema. QFT was the first cinema in Northern Ireland to install a digital projector, meaning that they can now screen state-of-the-art high definition digital films as well as standard celluloid films.

You can book tickets in one of three ways - through this website, in person at QFT or by telephone on 028 90971097 after 6pm.

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LYDIA LYNE

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Adventure under Sail

Cruising into Belfast

Local Events 2010

WESTLIFE

ARRIVAL - THE MUSIC OF ABBA LIVE!

SMOKIE

DR HOOK Featuring RAY SAWYER

Gigs at The Black Box

A Walk in the Mournes

Discover Northern Ireland

Pictorial representation of N. Ireland

Hospice Appeal

Click Here to Donate

The Ulster Museum

Queen's Film Theatre