To mark 100 years of the formation of Tír na nÒg GAC in Randalstown, the club are hosting a Centenary Féile running from the 21st-25th of August in a purpose built marquee at their grounds on the Barnish Road in Randalstown. The Féile celebrations are open to one and all and we look forward to welcoming friends, neighbours and those from far flung places to celebrate with us and enjoy this milestone event in our history.
The festival kicks off on Wednesday 21st August with a night of Family Bingo, sure to be full of laughs, this is one for everyone! Kicks off 7:30pm tea and refreshments available. This is a non-ticketed event, just buy a book at the door! Book – £10, Half book – £5 Square – £1.
On Thursday 22nd Tír na nÓG honours the champions of tomorrow with the Juvenile Gala. Ticket includes dinner, drink/slushie, entertainment and a very special gift box which will contain a commemorative gift only available at this event! It is smart dress so everyone is encouraged to wear their best party outfit! Children primary 1-4 celebrate from 5pm-7pm and Primary 5 upwards take to the floor between 7:30 and 9:30pm.
Friday 23rd August is a night of Comedy and Cocktails starring TV comedian Nuala McKeever and her ‘Letting Go or Losing it’ tour. Starting at 8pm, whilst the theme of the night is a celebration of Tír na nÒg women everyone is welcome! A handpicked selection of cocktails will be available for one night only, including a ‘Tír na nÓg Blue Lagoon’! Music ‘till late.
Saturday 24th August is our ‘Craic N’ Country’ night. Starting off the night is up and coming local artist Tiernán Heffron who has just recently launched a new album. ‘Jive NI’ will be presenting a showcase of jiving skills, which are sure to have everyone wanting to give it a go! The headline act is the fabulous Joe Davitt Country Band, joining us all the way from Co.Wexford. Hot on the heels of his successful UK tour, the current five-piece country dance group, is comprised of second and third generation family members of the famous Davitt Showband that were a major attraction in the dance halls around Ireland from the1950s to the 1980s. Its bound to be a lively evening, packed full of fantastic music and great entertainment.
Through out the evening there will be a Rodeo Bull Competition, with a cash prize for the rider with the best staying power. Starting at 8:30pm and the Criac’s on ‘till late! BBQ and refreshments available.
From 1pm-4pm on Sunday 25th August the Annual Family Funday will take place at Whitehill football pitch. Costume characters, face-painting, bouncy castles, an open air concert and a spectacular colour run are just of the events running in this jam packed afternoon!
To cap off the weekend of celebrations, The Whistlin’ Donkeys 32 County tour comes to Tír na nÓg commencing at 8pm ‘till late the headline act will be supported by The Katie McParland Folk Group. BBQ and refreshments available.
Tickets for all events are available online at https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Friends_of_Tir_na_nOg
and are also on sale at the clubroom, 57 Barnish Road Randalstown on Tuesday 20th between 7 and 8pm. All tickets are £12 excluding the Juvenile Gala which is £10.