Beats on the Bog
A day of live music, dance and fun on the mountain.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
The sound of music is in the air at Divis and the Black Mountain!
A 'Beginners Bodhrán Lesson' with Tomaí Taylor takes place between 1-2pm, tickets are £5.00 per person - booking advisable via belfast@nationaltrust.org.uk. Tomaí is a bodhrán player and maker from Belfast. He started playing the bodhrán at age 17 and since then he has performed and taught in local and international settings.
Footnote Productions then returns to Divis and the Black Mountain with another craic-filled Céilí at the Café. No booking required, come along between 2pm - 4pm and enjoy the live musicians, playing some well known and local songs to get your feet moving!
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 02890 825434
- Suitability
Children welcome.
- Meeting point
Divis Café Barn.
- What to bring and wear
Comfortable clothing and footwear - please note these events will take place outside, please dress accordingly for the weather. Bodhráns will be provided for those booked into the lesson.
- Accessibility
Accessible parking and changing places facilities available at the Café Barn.
- Other
Please note that booking is recommended for the Beginners Bodhrán Lesson as spaces are limited - to book your ticket please contact the office on 028 90 825 434, or by emailing belfast@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Upcoming events
European Heritage Open Day Guided Walk of Divis and the Black Mountain
To celebrate European Heritage Open Days, join the National Trust team for a 2.4hr guided walk through the mountain on Saturday 14 September
Nightskyhunter - Intro to the Night Sky
Join us for an evening under the stars! Expert astronomer Martin McKenna (Nightskyhunter) will give a presentation on basic constellations, bright stars, planets on view, and a chance to learn how to use telescopes & binoculars for star-gazing.
Rivers of Divis - Guided Walk
Come along on a 3 hour guided walk across the top of Black Mountain, and learn about the different rivers that originate in the Belfast Hills and feed down into the city of Belfast.
Wild Divis with Feasting on Weeds
Join Clare McQuillan, forager and curious recipe explorer from Feasting on Weeds to learn all about making the most out of our seasonal wild foods.