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Ould Lammas Fair

Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT
Crowds line the street in the Diamond

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Ireland's oldest fair returns to the beautiful seaside resort of Ballycastle for another year of trading, bargaining and a programme packed with entertainment!

Sample the famous local favourite, Yellow Man or Dulce, and wander around the Naturally North Coast and Glen's Artisan Market, which features local fresh produce, quirky handmade crafts and fine art.  Experience the hustle and bustle of the horse trading village, get a thrill on one of the many fun fair rides, or simply take in the atmosphere and local banter on the streets of Ballycastle!

Sticking with tradition, the main events will be held on the last Monday and Tuesday of August when the town is transformed by hundreds of stalls lining the streets, and visitors as far as the eye can see.

PROGRAMME

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST

11am - 2pm - Heavy Horse Show

Heavy Horse Show in Sheskburn Car Park followed by a Parade through the town

11am - 5pm - Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market

Ballycastle Seafront

11am - 8pm - Amusements

Cullen's Amusements at the Seafront

2pm - 4pm - Vintage Vehicles Display

Vintage Vehicles Display at Dalriada Hospital Car Park followed by a parade through the town ending in Sheskburn Car Park

2pm - 11pm - Amusements

Cullen's Amusements at Quay Road Playing Fields

5pm - 8pm - Beach Races

Beach Races in conjunction with the RDA at Ballycastle Beach

5pm - 9pm - Seafront Entertainment

A range of musical acts performing on the Seafront Stage

7pm - 9pm - Twilight Market

Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market will have its twilight market at the Seafront

SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST 

11am - 5pm - Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market

Ballycastle Seafront

11am - 8pm - Amusements

Cullen's Amusements at the Seafront

2pm - 11pm - Amusements

Cullen's Amusements at Quay Road Playing Fields

5pm - 9pm - Seafront Entertainment

A range of musical acts performing on the Seafront Stage

7pm - 9pm - Twilight Market

Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market will have its twilight market at the Seafront

9pm - Fireworks

Spectacular firework display at Ballycastle Harbour

9.45pm - 11pm - Live Band

Cellar Door will be performing at the Diamond

MONDAY 28TH AUGUST

10am - 6pm - Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market

Ballycastle Seafront

10am - 6pm - Horse Trading

Fairhill Street

10.30am - 11pm - Amusements

Cullen's amusements at Quay Road Playing Fields

11am - 5pm - Quay Road Playing Fields Family Entertainment and Rest Area

Circus Skills, Archery, Horseshoe Toss, Bottle Shy and Binevenagh Bushcraft

11am - Falconry

NI School of Falconry at the Seafront

11am - 6pm - Mobile Farm (Quiet Time - 11am - 12pm)

Kidz Farm on Fairhill Street

11am - 6.30pm - Seafront Entertainment

A range of musical acts performing on the Seafront Stage

11am - 8pm - Amusements

Cullen's Amusements at the Seafront

12pm - 4pm - Fun With Drums

Ballycastle Seafront

12pm - 5pm - Horse Demonstrations

Horse Shoe and Farrier Demonstrations on Fairhill Street

12pm - 5pm - Pony Rides (Quiet Time - 11am - 12pm)

RDA Pony Rides on Fairhill Street

TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST

10am - 5pm - Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market

Ballycastle Seafront

10am - 6pm - Horse Trading

Fairhill Street

11am - 5pm - Quay Road Playing Fields Family Entertainment and Rest Area

Circus Skills, Archery, Horseshoe Toss, Bottle Shy and Binevenagh Bushcraft

11am - Falconry

NI School of Falconry at the Seafront

11am - 6pm - Mobile Farm (Quiet Time - 11am - 12pm)

Kidz Farm on Fairhill Street

11am - 6.30pm - Seafront Entertainment

A range of musical acts performing on the Seafront Stage

11am - 8pm - Amusements

Cullen's Amusements at the Seafront

11am - 11pm - Amusements

Cullen's amusements at Quay Road Playing Fields

12pm - 4pm - Fun With Drums

Ballycastle Seafront

12pm - 5pm - Horse Demonstrations

Horse Shoe and Farrier Demonstrations on Fairhill Street

12pm - 5pm - Pony Rides (Quiet Time - 11am - 12pm)

RDA Pony Rides on Fairhill Street

PLEASE NOTE: All locations are subject to change

We are also inviting applications for the opportunity to trade at the 2023 Ould Lammas Fair on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th August. Applicants must complete a waiting list application form which is downloadable at https://bit.ly/3NEBuCn. For more information contact Environmental Health via email at environmentalhealth@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk.

For 2023, the Event Office will be located in Castle Street Car Park. 

 

Lammas Fair 2023 FAQ’s

Where are the toilets located?

Static public toilets are located at The Ferry Terminal Car Park, Marina Car Park, Tennis Courts and Market Street, Ballycastle. There will also be a number of portable toilets located throughout the main event space.

What disabled facilities are in place?

Disabled toilets are located at all the static toilets sites named above. There will also be disabled portaloos in the same places as standard portaloos throughout the site. Accessoloo will also be attending based at The Seafront on all 4 days and on Mill Street on Monday and Tuesday.

How can I get to Ballycastle via Public Transport?

There will be an enhanced Translink Ulsterbus service to Ballycastle. To ensure you get the most up to date information please visit www.translink.co.uk where you will find their live date journey planner.

Will I be redirected on approach to Ballycastle?

All motorists travelling to Ballycastle are asked to follow directional signage which will be in place to help alleviate any potential traffic congestion.

Will there be a park and ride?

A chargeable park and ride facility will operate on Monday 28th between 9am – 9pm  and Tuesday 29th August between 9am – 7pm from the GAA Club on Whitepark Road. All buses are fully wheelchair accessible and the service will run approx. every 20 minutes at a cost of £5.

What public car parks will be open?

Parking at the Harbour is available but limited so it is advised that visitors use the Park & Ride.

Where can I find disabled car parking?

There will be limited disabled car parking at Market Street and The Marina Car Park. These are designated on a first come first served basis.

Which roads will be closed and during which times?

On Sunday 27th August a road closure will be in place from 7pm – midnight at The Diamond. PLEASE NOTE depending on attendance for the fireworks display on Sunday evening North Street may also close at short notice.

On Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th August, the road closure will be in place from 8am – 10pm. This is a full road closure on Quay Road from its junction with Mary Street to include Ann Street, The Diamond and Castle Street.

The roads adjoining Quay Road, Ann Street and Castle Street are also affected as follows (residents access only):

Beechwood Avenue from its junction of Strandview to Quay Road

Rathlin Road is closed from its junction with Atlantic Road to Quay Road

Market Street from its junction with Moyle Road to The Diamond

Clare Street from is junction with Market Street to Castle Street

Glentaisie Drive from its junction of Mill Street/Kilrea Road to junction of Castle Street

Mill Street from its junction of Glentaisie Drive/Kilrea Road to Fairhill Street.

NOTE: There will be a diversion route to facilitate traffic to the Seafront/Cushendall

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