Events


 
Dun Uladh

Location: Dun Uladh

Available for Hire

 
 
 
West Tyrone Ramblers Spring Summer Programme
5th Apr 2008 until 27th Sep 2008

Location: Various locations but all leave from the leisure centre car park

Join us for a prgramme of organised walks through the spring/summer season from April to September. Walks will vary in length and difficulty. More details attached. Contact details for Club Secretary are 8224 2914.

 
 
 
Sean Nos & Old Style Traditional Step Dancing
2nd May 2008 until 28th May 2008

Location: Dun Uladh Heritage Centre, Ballinamullan

Tuesday nights from 6th May to 27th May - 9pm to 10pm
Contact Marie Garrity 07786982988
email - m_garrity8@hotmail.com

 
 
 
Sean Nos & Old Style Traditional Step Dancing
6th May 2008 until 27th May 2008

Location: Dun Uladh Heritage Centre Tuesday Nights 9pm to 10pm

Tuesday nights from 6th may to 27th May
9pm to 10pm

 
 
 
Woodview Garden Centre and Land of Little Animals
13th May 2008

Location: Woodview Garden Centre and Land of Little Animals 31 Rash Rd Mountjoy West Omagh BT 78 5NJ

Spring - Fest Opening

 
 
 
Cosi Fan Tutte
14th May 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

Opera presented by Opera UK

Picture this; you and your best friend are happily in love with two sisters until a friend suggests that, given the chance, they would be unfaithful.

 
 
 
The Paperboys
15th May 2008
Time: 21:00PM to 23:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A concert presented by Frontier Promotions

The Paperboys, file under: Celtic/Mexican/Latin/Folk/Acoustic/ Alt-Country/Roots/Soul/Pop.

 
 
 
Old Tyme Dancing
15th May 2008
Time: 21:00PM to 23:00PM

Location: Dun Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre

The Old Tyme Dancing Class will finish on Thursday 15th May with Dancing in the Main Hall from 9 - 11pm (supper served). Everyone is welcome. For further details contact Dun Uladh heritage centre on 8224 2777

 
 
 
The Snail and the Whale
16th May 2008
Time: 18:30PM to 20:00PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A play presented by Cahoots NI

Jump on board for a daring journey through the deep sea, far off lands, sunny beaches and crashing waves as this magical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler unfolds in spectacular Technicolor.

 
 
 
The Snail and the Whale
17th May 2008
Time: 12:30PM to 14:00PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A play presented by Cahoots NI

Jump on board for a daring journey through the deep sea, far off lands, sunny beaches and crashing waves as this magical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler unfolds in spectacular Technicolor.

 
 
 
The Snail and the Whale
17th May 2008
Time: 15:00PM to 16:30PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A play presented by Cahoots NI

Jump on board for a daring journey through the deep sea, far off lands, sunny beaches and crashing waves as this magical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler unfolds in spectacular Technicolor.

 
 
 
Carmen
20th May 2008
Time: 11:30AM to 13:00PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

An opera presented by Stage Beyond

Love, jealousy and death – Georges Bizet’s most popular work ‘Carmen’ includes all the ingredients for a spellbinding opera.

 
 
 
Puppy Love
23rd May 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A concert presented by Starlight Stage Productions

This spectacular show charts the life story of Donny Osmond and features music from Donny and his brothers alongside loads of hit songs that Donny covered over his long career.

 
 
 
Lisa Murphy and Band
24th May 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

Fintona singer/musician Lisa Murphy has carved a distinctive Irish music path since the age of 19.

 
 
 
Elvis Lives
27th May 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A concert presented by Derry City Red Cross

This one-off Red Cross School’sConcert will see a wealth of young talent from St. Oliver Plunkett’s Primary, McClintock Primary, St. Teresa’s Primary (Loughmacrory), St. Conor’s Primary and Cooley Primary Schools perform the hit songs from ‘The King.’

 
 
 
Elvis Lives
28th May 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A concert presented by Derry City Red Cross

This one-off Red Cross School’sConcert will see a wealth of young talent from St. Oliver Plunkett’s Primary, McClintock Primary, St. Teresa’s Primary (Loughmacrory), St. Conor’s Primary and Cooley Primary Schools perform the hit songs from ‘The King.’

 
 
 
Paul Casey
30th May 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A concert presented by JW Promotions

If you haven’t heard Paul Casey you should make a point of doing so. This Derry guitarist, singer-songwriter is a genuine rising star in the music scene.

 
 
 
A Celebration of Irish Dance
31st May 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A show presented by Shaylyn Dance Company

Shaylyn celebrates the evolution of Irish dance from earliest beginnings in ancient Ireland to the present day.

 
 
 
James Quinn in Concert
4th Jun 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A concert presented by JW Promotions

Every once in a while a new voice emerges in the music business and captures the imagination like few have before. This is certainly the case with James Quinn.

 
 
 
St Eugene's Band and Guests
6th Jun 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

St Eugene’s Brass and Reed Band, Omagh welcome their guests, St Mary’s Brass and Reed Band from Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, to Strule Arts Centre where this impressive local band have become regular entertainers.

 
 
 
A Better Way
11th Jun 2008
Time: 19:30PM to 21:30PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A play presented by Strule Buzz Group and Carrickmore Rainbow Gateway

The Act Pack from The Carrickmore Rainbow Gateway Club and The Strule Buzz Group, funded by the Rural Community Network, perform ‘A Better Way’ by Felicity McCall, directed by Peter McLaughlin.

 
 
 
Songs from the Shows
12th Jun 2008
Time: 20:00PM to 22:15PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

A concert presented by Together in Music

The fabulous Music Service Big Band led by Bob Quick combines two of the finest vocalists in the country to bring you highlights from the world of musicals.

 
 
 
Tom Sweeney's Summer Sing-a-long
14th Jun 2008
Time: 15:00PM to 16:00PM

Location: Strule Arts Centre, main auditorium

Calling all kids! Here is a fun way to end the school year and celebrate the summer holidays… Join Ireland’s premier children’s entertainer, Tom Sweeney and his Skinnymalink Band for a musical celebration of the long, lazy summer days that lie ahead.

 
 
 
Omagh Midsummer Carnival 2008
20th Jun 2008
Time: 19:30PM

Location: Omagh Town & Omagh Leisure Complex

Family Entertainment

 
 
 
Bluegrass Festival at the Folk Park
5th Sep 2008 until 7th Sep 2008

Location: Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh

This annual music festival is a must for the bluegrass and folk enthusiast

 
 
 
Benedict Kiely Literary Weekend
12th Sep 2008 until 14th Sep 2008

Location: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Contact: Bernie Kirrane Tel: 028 8224 5321 ext 407 Email: bernie.kirrane@omagh.gov.uk

Annual Literary Event dedicated to the memory of local writer / broadcaster Benedict Kiely

 
 
 
Nuts About Squirrels!
28th Sep 2008
Time: 14:00PM to 16:00PM

Location: Gortin Forest Park

Come along to Gortin Glen Forest Park near Omagh on SundayTBC 2008to learn more about red squirrels and take part in lots of squirrel inspired activities. The Ulster Wildlife Trust and DARD Forest Service are running this family event as part of Red Squirrel Week 2008 and there will be indoor and outdoor activities running in the park between 2pm and 4pm.

 
 
 
Halloween Fireworks Extravanaza 2008
25th Oct 2008
Time: 19:30PM

Location: Omagh Leisure Complex

Family Entertainment from 6.30 pm with Tom Sweeney and including a ‘thrilling’ dance performance from Eskra Drama Group.

 
 
 
Hallowe'en Festival at the Folk Park
29th Oct 2008 until 31st Oct 2007
Time: 14:00PM to 21:00PM

Location: Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh Tel: 028 8224 3292

Take a tour of the outdoor museum as darkness falls. Ghost stories, ghouls and witches bring the museum to life as you are guided around the houses learning about Hallowe'en past.

 
 
 
Christmas Switch On - Omagh Town Centre
28th Nov 2008
Time: 19:00PM

Location: Omagh Town Centre

Street Entertainment with a special guest to switch on the Lights

 
 
 
Days of Christmas Past
19th Dec 2008 until 21st Dec 2008

Location: Folk Park

Take a step back in time and experience the magic of a traditional Christmas.

 
 
 
Omagh Half Marathon
29th Mar 2009
Time: 12:00PM

Location:

4 Mile Run and Walk

 
 

Annual Events

There are a number of Annual Events running throughout the Omagh District area. Click here for details.