Giro d’ItaliaProgrammeof Events3rd April - 10th May

Bushmills/Ballintoy/Ballycastle/Cushendall/Waterfoot

Thursday 3 April

Pink ‘Yellow Man’ for saleDate and TIme: 3 April 2014 OnwardsLocation: The Sweetie Jar, 7 Quay Road, Ballycastle

Thursday 1 May

Special Event StationA special call sign will be used during this period to promote the Moyle stage of the Giro d’Italia throughout the world. See local press for more info.

Date and TIme: 1 May to 28 May 2014Location: Throughout Moyle Contact: Kevin McAuley, Marconi Radio Group, Tel: 0788 5217901

The Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s

biggest cycling events is passing

through the district of Moyle on Saturday

10th May. Moyle District Council in

conjunction with the local community

groups and businesses has organised

lots of free family entertainment in

various towns and villages throughout

the district in the run up to and including

the day. Make sure you do not miss this

spectacular event and the opportunity to

watch the awe-inspiring athletes fight

for the pink jersey!

Friday 2 May

Giro d’Italia Giant Pink Pom Pom Workshop.Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pmOpen to all ages (children to be accompanied by an adult). Free of Charge.Location: Glens Youth Club(formerly St Aloysius School), 60 Coast Road. CushendallContact: Arts Officer, Moyle District Council, Tel: 028 2076 2225

Saturday 3 May

Giro d’Italia Giant Pink Pom Pom Workshop.

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pmOpen to all ages (children to be accompanied by an adult). Free of Charge. Location: Glenmona House, CushendunContact: Arts Officer, Moyle District CouncilTel: 028 2076 2225

Giro d’Italia Giant Pink Pom Pom Workshop.Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pmOpen to all ages (children to be accompanied by an adult). Free of Charge. Location: Mill Rest Hostel, 49 Main Street, BushmillsContact: Arts Officer, Moyle District CouncilTel: 028 2076 2225

Monday 5 May

Authentic Italian Menu Date and Time: 5 May - 10 May 2014, 12noon - 8:00pm Location: Warren RestaurantBallycastle Golf ClubTel: 028 2076 2536 / 07577 788500

Pink Cream Tea for Two People(Price £8.95)

Date and Time: 5 May - 11 May 2014, 11:00am - 3:00pmLocation: Copper Kettle, The Diamond, BushmillsContact: Carol Craig Tel: 028 2073 256060

Wednesday 7 May

Pink Theme Open Visitor Golf CompetitionTime: 8.30am – 5.30pmLocation: Ballycastle Golf ClubRegister at ProshopVisitors £10 Tel: 028 2076 2506

Cycle Time TrialRegistration from: 6.00pmFirst rider: 6.30pmCost: £5Location: Ballycastle – Vanishing LakeContact: Vincent Mort, Ballycastle Cycling ClubTel: 07841 977510

Thursday 8 May 2014

Ladies Open Day. Pink Drinks, Pink Balls, Static Giro d’Italia - Pink Spin Cycle with km counter to replicate the 218km.

Time:10.00am onwards Location: Cushendall Golf Club Tel: 028 2177 1318

2 Mile Fun Run/WalkEveryone is encouraged to dress in pink.Medals to all entrants.Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Free of Charge

Time: Event starts at 7.00pm sharpRegistration from 5.45pm - 6.45pm.Location: Registration at Sheskburn House, Mary Street, Ballycastle.Contact: ballycastlerunners@yahoo.co.uk

Hurling Blitz

Time: 7.00pm (Invitation only) Location: Quay Road ComplexContact: McQuillan GAC

A weekend of Irish Music and Pink Guinness. Traditional Irish Music Session (one of the oldest in Ireland)

Time: 10.00pm until LateLocation: O’Connors Bar, Ann Street, BallycastleContact: Cormac O’ConnorTel: 028 2076 2123

Friday 9 May 2014

Men’s SweepAll Participants to wear something Pink!

Time: 10.00am onwards Location: Cushendall Golf ClubRegister at: Tel: 028 2177 1318

Pink Italian Pizza Night

Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pmLocation: Portballintrae Hall

Cycle in PinkCycle around Ballycastle Town CentreChildren must be accompanied by an adult

Time: Up to 5 years - 6pm 6 years and over - 6.45pm - 8.00pm Location: Registration point tbcContact: Moyle District CouncilTel: 028 2076 2225

‘The Big Pink Bike Ride’ Family cycle from St. Mary’s Parish Centre to the Lifeboat

car park, Cushendall.Marie Curie sponsored cycle from St. Mary’s Parish Centre to Carnlough return.

Time: 7.00pm Location: St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall

‘Italian’ theme MenuTime: 7.00pmLocation: Cushendall Golf ClubTel: 028 2177 1318

Italian Giro Themed Tennis EventTime: 7.30pm Location: Ballycastle Tennis ComplexContact: Ballycastle Tennis ClubTel: Roisin 07856 681255

Music and Italian Pizza NightTime: 8.00pmLocation: Lifeboat car park, Cushendall

Stage with Live MusicTime: 8.00pm Location: The Diamond, Ballycastle

2013 Giro d’Italia Film PresentationFree of Charge Time: 7.30pmLocation: Ballycastle Golf ClubTel: 028 2076 2506

A weekend of Irish Music and Pink GuinnessIrish Folk Session and Sing-a-long, hosted by Altagore

Time: 10.00pm until LateLocation: O’Connors Bar, Ann Street, BallycastleContact: Cormac O’ConnorTel: 028 2076 2123

Giro Themed NightMusic by local artist Richard Greer

Time: 9:30pm - LateLocation: The Causeway Tavern, 241 Whitepark Road, LisnagunogueContact: Charles KirkpatrickTel: 028 2073 2224 or 07549 661515

Pink Party

Time: 10.30pm-1.00amLocation: Halo Night Club, BallycastleContact: Conor McAuley

Saturday 10 May

Bushmills Funday 11.00am onwards

Big Screen Delayed Feed of Giro d’Italia race.Location: Main Street Bushmills

Family Fun with Bouncy Castles, Balloon Modeller, Face Painters and much moreTime: 11.00am - 1.00pm Location: Main Street Bushmills

Car Boot SaleTime: 11.00am - 4.00pm Location: Main Street Bushmills

Lambeg Drumming DemonstrationHave a Go WorkshopTime: 11.00am - 12 noon Location: Millennium Park Bushmills

Pink Fancy Dress and Pets in PinkBe creative and dress up in all things pink.Adults, children and pets in pink welcome. Children to be accompanied by an adult.Prizes available Time: 12 noon Location: Assemble at the Diamond, Bushmills beside the giant TV Screen.

Co-op Bushmills Going PinkSampling pink lemonade & face paintingTime: Throughout the day Location: Co-op, Bushmills

Pink Bushmills Cocktails in 1608 Bar (donations to Autism NI).Free dram of whiskey to all visitors dressed head to toe in pink.Time: 12 noon - 4.00pm Location: Old Bushmills Distillery, BushmillsContact: Niall MehaffeyTel: 028 2073 3266

Ballintoy Funday11.00am onwards

BBQ, Italian Themed Buffet and Kids EntertainmentTime: 11.00 am onwards Location: St Josephs Hall, BallintoyContact: Margaret ReidTel: 028 2076 2420

Ballycastle Funday11.00am onwards

Camogie BlitzTime: 9.30am (Invitation only)Location: Quay Road ComplexContact: Ballycastle Camogie Club

5-A-Side Soccer & HockeyTime: 9.30amLocation: Quay Road ComplexContact: Ballycastle United

Big Screen Delayed Feed of Giro d’Italia raceTime: 11.00am onwardsLocation: Ballycastle Seafront

Giro d’Italia Giant Pink Pom Pom Workshop.Open to all ages (children to be accompanied by an adult). Free of Charge.Time: 11.00am - 1.00pmLocation: Ferry Terminal, Bayview Road, BallycastleContact: Arts Officer, Moyle District CouncilTel: 028 2076 2225

Ballycastle Town MarketTime: 11.00am - 4.00pmLocation: Marina car park, Ballycastle

Family Fun with Balloon Modelling, Face Painting, Walkabout Characters, Climbing Wall and much moreTime: 12.00am - 2.00pmLocation: Seafront, Ballycastle

DJ providing Music & EntertainmentTime: 12 noon - 2.00pmLocation: Seafront, Ballycastle

Pink Fancy Dress and Pets in PinkBe creative and dress up in all things pink.Adults, children and pets in pink welcome. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Spot prizes availableTime: 12 noonLocation: Assemble at the Fountain at the Seafront

Kids Dance/ Cheerleading DanceTime: 1pmLocation: Ballycastle Tennis Courts

Live Music with ABBA Tribute BandTime: 2.00pm - 4.00pmLocation: Ballycastle Seafront

Barbeque – open to allTime: 12 noon - 3.00pmLocation: Ballycastle Golf Club car park

Stage with Live MusicTime: 8pm - 10pmLocation: The Diamond, Ballycastle

Cushendall Funday12 noon onwards

Pink Fancy Dress and Pets in PinkBe creative and dress up in all things pink.Adults, children and pets in pink welcome. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Spot prizes availableTime: 12 noonLocation: Assemble at the Lifeboat car park, Cushendall

Bouncy Castles on Green between the RNLI Station and the Boat Club Time: 12 noon Location: Lifeboat car park, Cushendall

Kids Fun Cycle Events in Car Park and Green AreaTime: 12 noon Location: Lifeboat car park, Cushendall

Giro Brunch (Italian themed)Time: 12 noon – 3.00pm Location: Lifeboat car park, Cushendall

Yacht Race in Red BayTime: 2.00pmLocation: Boat Club-Pier, Cushendall

Irish Music/Irish Dancing/ Food Fest/Pink Street Party/Face Painting/Balloon ModellingTime: 2.00pm – 7.00pm Location: Cushendall Village

Irish MusicTime: 8.00pmLocation: Cushendall Golf Club

Waterfoot Funday12 noon onwards

Party in the Park, Barbeque and Music in conjunction with the ‘Big Lunch’Time: 12 noon onwardsLocation: On the green at Warren Park, WaterfootContact: Myra Murray 07855 275363

More entertainment in the district

Food available all dayRace Coverage on ScreenIrish Traditional Music, Song & DanceFace painting, Barbecue, Rodeo Bull All day Pink Party

Time: 12 noon until late evening

Pink Ultraviolet Disco Time: 9:30pm until late

Location: Hunters Bar, BallyvoyContact: Delores/Teddy HunterTel: 028 207 62343

A weekend of Irish Music and Pink GuinnessLive Irish Folk Music with John Mulveena

Time: 10.00pm until Late Location: O’Connors Bar, Ann Street, BallycastleContact: Cormac O’ConnorTel: 028 2076 2123

Live Race ViewRace will be passing in front of the bar, seating available to watch the race as you relax.

Time: Morning onwardsLocation: The Causeway Tavern

Giro Themed NightMusic by local artist Davy Dougherty

Time: 9:30pm -Late Location: The Causeway Tavern241 Whitepark Road, LisnagunogueContact: Charles KirkpatrickTel: 028 2073 2224 or 07549 661515

Live Music by Willy MagillAll Day Pig on a Spit

Time: 2.00pm onwardsLocation: Saffron Bar, WaterfootContact: Gerry McMullanTel: 028 2177 2906

Programme correct at the time of going to print. Any amendment to the programme of events will be advised to the public via Moyle District Council website.

Project part financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.

Giro d’Italia is welcomed by the ‘Great McDonnell’ ClanThe McDonnell Clan and supporters will gather at Dunluce Castle to welcome the Giro de Italia cyclists into the Causeway Coast Region and ‘grant them safe passage’ along the Causeway Coastal Route. They will escort the cyclists by galloping in the fields alongside them. The riders will also be at Kenbane Castle, Redbay Castle finishing at Ballygally Castle Hotel.

Location: Various sites along the Causeway Coastal Route.Contact: Sheans Horse FarmTel: 07759 320434

Further Information from:

Ballycastle Visitor Information Centret: (028) 2076 2024e: tourism@moyle-council.org

Bushmills Visitor Information Centret: (028) 2073 0390

www.moyle-council.org

www.heartofthecausewaycoastandglens.com

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