MAY MUSIC, WHEELS, MEALS & MERRIMENT IN BUNDORAN 2012

Here Comes Summer - oooh, oooh, ooh oo. ...You're lucky you can't hear my singing but I hope you catch my drift. I'm overcome with a musical theme for this month's home page After a pretty mild spell we have all our fingers crossed for a sizzling summer of sun, sand and all the other things that begin with fun. Check out the column on the RHS for the latest deals on accommodation and activities and keep up to date or give us a shout through Facebook or Twitter.

But first...


GO WILD IN THE COUNTRY

Bundoran has long been a centre for entertainment and May kicks off the start of the best in country music events.
 
The Allingham Arms Hotel hosts a country extravaganza over the Bank Holiday Weekend with Jimmy Buckley, Lisa McHugh, Nathan Carter, Johnny Brady and many more gracing the stage between 4th and 6th May. The Allingham hosts country music most weekends and will be running a country music talent competition all through June, July and August. I won't be entering! 

The Holyrood Hotel are celebrating 60 years in business this May and Philomena Begley and The Joe Dolan Tribute Band are helping them with a night of entertainment on Friday May 4th. The Great Northern Hotel also keeps it country with the Ocean FM Country Music Awards on May 16th and Billy Yates and Robert Mizzell Live in Concert on May 24th. 




SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

On a different note, there is a Nightclub Revolution going on in Bundoran over the past few weeks with Aqua Nightclub opening its doors on the Astoria Road, Paris and Fusion Nightclubs getting a fresh look and Jumpin Jacks at the Holyrood offering interesting promotions. All of this is brilliant for the clubber making Bundoran the place to be after sunset and it's not just for Saturday night either.



I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE

If you liked Queen you'll remember Freddie Mercury's homage to cycling. Well Bundoran's all set to welcome the An Post Rás Stage 4 Finish on Wednesday May 23rd. At the time of writing 35 teams from New Zealand to Morrocco and Tipperary - it's a long way too. For cycling enthusiasts the race is an opportunity to see some of the best in the world and for the rest of us it's a chance to celebrate human endeavour. The first eight winners of the stage should be crossing the finishing line around 1:45 pm on Wednesday 23rd May as they make their way up from Westport. You can join us cheering them on at the bridge in Bundoran. There will be street entertainment and surprise guests so please come and join us on the day. The teams make their cermonial start of Stage 5 to Buncrane on Thursday 24th May at 11 am, from the bridge again and with almost 200 cyclists that will be a spectacle in and of itself.




YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND HIM IN THE KITCHEN AT PARTIES
Excitement is building in the run up to the Lobsters & Lettuce Festival Bundoran which takes place on the beautiful seafront between 6th and 8th July next. Four of our top local chefs are mentoring reluctant cooks in a Can't Cook? Might Cook challenge which will culminate in a cook-off during the festival. The knives are drawn and the chopping boards are at the ready for some culinary fun. For more details and progress repoprts from the students check out Lobsters & Lettuce.


WE ARE FAMILY
There's a bit of work going on behind the scenes to make sure Bundoran stays at the top of you list for Family Holidays. We’re all interested in getting the best value we can and many of the accommodation providers work with the local attractions and activity providers so you could get a deal on horse-riding or golf or surfing or a discount on your seaweed bath just by asking  when you book. 


DRIVING AWAY FROM HOME

If you'd like to meet us and find out more about Bundoran and get help with a holiday itinerary the Discover Bundoran team will be travelling to Belfast for the Balmoral Show 2012 which takes place at the King's Hall between 16th - 18th May. We'll be having a bit of fun with facepainting and balloons and sharing all our tips for the best that Bundoran has to offer so please feel free to drop by and say hello. We'll be at stand E2 which is just inside the front entrance on the RHS at the front.
See you soon.


For more details on any of the above, watch this space. If you have a particular query contact us at info@discoverbundoran.com and we'll do our best to get back to you promptly.



Congratulations and happy news about the additional flight routes available at Ireland West Airport Knock (affectionately known as IWAK by the locals) recently. We in Bundoran are particularly excited as the airport is only 70 minutes down the road from us and served by seven Bus Eireann scheduled services every day. Now you have no excuse to visit us! Well done to all concerned and let us know if you've come in through IWAK. You might even get a little discount. 




For more details about all our events click here. 


If you require further details on any of the above please contact us at info@discoverbundoran.com and we'll do our best to help. 

 

OVERSEAS VISITORS

A warm Bundoran welcome to our overseas visitors as always. We are wating to introduce you to the treasures of the North West. Scenery, Archeology, historical sites, genealogy, Irish music, dance and literature and a warm Irish welcome await you in Bundoran. If you require any help planning your trip to Ireland's North West, Bundoran is the ideal base from which to explore and we can help you with your itinerary requirements. Just contact us at info@discoverbundoran.com and someone will be back to you within 24 hours. Alternatively see our new sister site at http://myirishvacation.com/ 



 A Warm Welcome in Bundoran, whatever the weather.
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It is with great pleasure that Bundoran welcomes 15 teams from all over Europe to compete in Eurosurf 2011. Not alone will the event provide an opportunity to watch Europe's best surfers in action but you are guaranteed that the craic will be mighty.

 

 

 

 

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