Ballycastle Museum 14:00 -
15 minutes
A small museum with an impressive collection of interesting items, which you will be introduced to by the museum guide and then have time to peruse on your own.
Mini Golf Tournament 14:00 -
5 minutes
Lots of fun to be had on this very compact landscaped course, with a local information fact board at each hole, and it’s just a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel. Not only is it educational but it’s the full 18 holes, so no slacking as you pit your wits against the obstacles and your fellow team mates. Teams from 2 to six.
If 18 holes is too daunting a task, you can opt for 9 and still have time to do this after the Ballycastle Museum!
Rathlin Island -
This trip will require quite a lot of walking but is worth the effort, especially if you get to see some puffins or hear a corncrake.
Rathlin is around 5 miles long and has a Seabird Centre at its west end, along with an upside down lighthouse which has a viewing platform you can descend to. However, there is an 89 step descent to the viewing platform, so make sure your knees are in good working order!
Beside seabirds, there is lots of other wildlife on the island, including common and grey seals.
The public transport on the island is by two minibuses and costs £5 cash only.
Lunch is PAYG on the island, with a couple of cafes and two licenced premises, McCuaig’s pub or the Manor House to choose from.
You will require stout footwear and waterproofs for this visit, so make sure you have everything you need for the day and don’t forget your camera!
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Members Annual Meeting 10:00 – 11:00
Note: This event is for Mensa members only.
A chance to catch up on Mensa developments with the Irish Mensa Committee and have your say on the running of Irish Mensa.
SATURDAY
Many of the events are alternatives.
Please check the Booking Form before choosing so that you do not double book.
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Pub Crawl 16:00 – 18:00
Led by the Gin Master, Vincent Lavery. A gentle tour of Ballycastle’s pubs.
Gala Dinner 20:00 – 22:00
A three course dinner.
See under Menus to see your choices.
Your opportunity to glam up a bit.
Black tie is optional but if you have one gathering cobwebs in the wardrobe,
why not dust it off and wear it?
Group Photo 19:45
This is for everyone who attends IMAG,
you don’t have to be going to the Gala Dinner.
However, you must book if you wish to be included.
By participating in the photograph, you will be giving your consent for it to appear in Mensa publications.
PLEASE INDICATE CHOICES ON BOOKING FORM
Poker 22:30 – Late
A second chance to play, PAYG £5 maximum stake. Winner gets the pot.
Parkrun 08:45 -
A 5k run, jog or walk at the local parkrun.
The event is free; you should register with www.parkrun.org.uk and print off a barcode so that you can get a time. Registration is also free, it takes only a few minutes, is for life, and allows you to participate in parkruns throughout the world.
Lecture 11:30 – 12:30
A little bit of Ballycastle history.
Lunch 13:00 – 14:00
Soup and sandwiches, tea and coffee -
Fuel up for the afternoon!
Sandcastle Building Contest: First Session 16:00 -
5 minutes
For those who are going on the coach tour tomorrow, a chance to build your entry for the competition and have it recorded by the official judge before the tide washes it away.
We provide a bucket and spade; you provide the architectural and engineering expertise.
IMAG would like to acknowledge the assistance of Todd Navigation of Bangor for their assistance in finding the tide times for this event in the absence of any useful information on the internet.
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