The Route Back Home, Ballymoney 2010

Advance information on a genealogy festival facilitated by Ballymoney Borough Council has been announced.

Pre-Festival Event: Thursday, 30th September

Guided bus tour of selected old graveyards: Ballymoney, Vow, Derrykeighan, Kilraughts, Dunloy/Rasharkin.

Day One: Friday, 1st October

10.00am-12pm Enrolment

1.30pm - 3.00pm Seminar/Workshop

3.30pm - 5.00pm Seminar/Workshop

8.00pm - 9.00pm Guest speaker with light refreshments to follow.

Day Two: Saturday, 2nd October

10.30am - 12.00pm Seminar/Workshop

1.30pm - 3.00pm Seminar/Workshop

3.30pm - 5.00pm Seminar/Workshop

8.00pm - 9.30pm Traditional entertainment

Day Three: Sunday, 3rd October

Tour of tourist attractions including Bushmills Distillery, Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle.

Please feel welcome to make suggestions or recommendations for the content of the daily programme at The Route Back Home, Ballymoney 2010. Details of the cost will be confirmed soon but it is unlikely to exceed £100 [Sterling] per person for a full four day programme.

Seminars will be booked on a 'first come' basis. If there is a high demand for specific seminars, they may be repeated in the programme. For more information email museum@ballymoney.gov.uk

For advice on local accommodation, attractions and travel, please see www.visitballymoney.com.