The serious side of golf will certainly have a funny side at the Irish Open in Newcastle as Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted that Dundrum comedian Patrick Kielty will be the headline act for the comedy nights at the Irish Open Fringe Festival.
The Council are organising a number of events throughout the week in Newcastle town from Monday 25 to Sunday 31 May. These events are being put on for people in town for the golf and for others who are looking for an alternative.
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Dundrum comedian Patrick Kielty up to his tricks again at the launch of the Irish Open Fringe festival in Newcastle. Included are Tourism NI Events Manager Eddie Rowan and Newry Mourne and Down Chairperson Cllr Naomi Bailie. [/caption]
Events will kick off on the Monday night with the GAA Down Open (an Ulster select playing the rest of Ireland) at St Patrick’s Park from 7pm. Patrick Kielty will start off the comedy nights which are being held on Friday and Saturday night from 6.45pm. Lurgan legend Micky Bartlett will warm up the crowd as we await the arrival of popular Dundrum man Patrick Kielty.
On Saturday night Northern Ireland’s Queen of Comedy, May McFettridge will be sure to have people laughing out loud. May’s support is the cast of a new exciting Opera LoveGolffLove, written by Brian Irvine and presented by Northern Ireland opera. The comedy nights are selling out fast so be sure to book your spot early by contacting:
The Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Cllr Naomi Bailie said: “Newcastle will be buzzing over the week of the Irish Open and the Council are hosting a range of exciting events for everyone.
“The Open is a fabulous opportunity to showcase Newcastle and I would really encourage locals as well to come into the town to support the Open Fringe Festival and experience the excellent range of fabulous events on offer”.
For further information or a FREE copy of the Festival programme, please contact Newcastle Visitor Centre on 028 4372 2222 or full listings online at:
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