"Shane" [Shain] Meaning: Soon
Bruce Festival 2016
04 June 2016, 11:00, Various, Carrickfergus
Runs to 05 June 2016
To commemorate the the seizing of Carrickfergus Castle by the Scots in 1316, the Ulster Scots Agency and Mid & East Antrim Borough Council in partnership with the Department for Communities are hosting the Bruce Festival 2016 on 4th and 5th June 2016, featuring The Knights of Royal England, Europe’s premier jousting team.
Following on from the huge success of last years festival, the Knights of Royal England will be returning to the jousting arena to bring you the Bruce Festival 2016.
The festival will take place at Carrickfergus Castle, Main Street and Marine Gardens and will take you on a journey through time with a range of medieval events and entertainment including jousting, dramatic re-enactments, street theatre, falconry, traditional storytelling, blacksmith demonstrations, archery, medieval battle workshops and family entertainment.
Ulster Scots music, drama, battles and arts and crafts will combine to make a great day out for you and your family.
The Knights of Royal England will be conducting a dramatic jousting tournament on Saturday 4th June at Marine Gardens with an awesome spectacle of chivalry, hand to hand combat, mounted challenges and horsemanship! There will be a 'Meet the Knights' event on the Castle Green on Sunday 5th which will allow you to speak with the Knights and find out more about jousting in the 14th century, the weapons, equipment and of course, their horses.
The Knights of Royal England are the premiere jousting company in Europe and stage over 60 shows each year, having performed at both large and small venues all over the world, the Knights of Royal England create a spectacular event for all the family to see! This is a sight not to be missed!
Entry to this festival is free on 4th and 5th June 2016.
Come and learn more about the medieval connections between Scotland and Ulster, the Bruce campaign in Ireland and much more at the Bruce Festival 2016!
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