Cuil Rathain Historical & Cultural Centre

14/10/2026

Brighten some kid’s Christmas and throw a nice pair of PJs into Patsy’s

🎄 CHRISTMAS PYJAMA APPEAL 2026 🎄

PATSY’S BAR IS AN OFFICIAL COLLECTION POINT 💛

This Christmas, we’re proud to support the High Five for Ollie Christmas Pyjama Appeal, helping bring a little extra comfort to children spending Christmas receiving treatment in hospital.

The appeal was created in memory of Ollie Sweeney, who sadly passed away from neuroblastoma in 2021, aged just four.

Since 2022, an incredible 5,462 pairs of pyjamas have been donated through the appeal. In 2026, the appeal is coming to Northern Ireland for the first time, with donations supporting children receiving cancer treatment in Belfast and Dublin.

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

Simply drop a pair of brand-new pyjamas into Patsy’s Bar before the collection closes in December.

💛 Sizes from newborn to 16 years
💛 Pyjamas must be brand new
💛 Any colour, design or print is welcome
💛 Please ensure normal clothing safety standards are met
💛 No drawstrings or loose/detachable parts

Every pair donated can make Christmas in hospital that little bit more comfortable for a child and their family.

Please be mindful of our opening hours when dropping off donations.

🎁 Thank you for supporting the 2026 Christmas Pyjama Appeal and helping us continue Ollie’s legacy.

08/10/2026

Sam Henry, Skerryvore and an adventure in Ballynure.

25/09/2026

Gary Craig kindly gave me some duplicate Coleraine postcards he has in his wonderful collection ☺️ Gary's collection of postcards is amazing and he is great at taking his collections along to community events to share these outstanding images with others

20/09/2026

When you're searching for photos but can't find what you're looking for 😕 you might as well share a few of the ones you did find!

26/08/2026

We had a try at making earrings at craft club tonight

22/08/2026

Sounds interesting

Roe Valley exhibition explores the history of Northern Ireland’s Prison Service 📜

Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre is set to host a compelling exhibition next week as part of the celebrations of the conferment of the Freedom of the Borough to the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

The exhibition will feature a fascinating collection of artefacts, photographs and documents contributed by former prison officers, collectors and the Prison Service itself.

It will provide a unique insight into the evolution of the Prison Service in Northern Ireland, established in 1921 highlighting perspectives from both staff and prisoners.
Items on display include group photographs of prison staff spanning several decades, alongside images of prisoners captured on glass plates more than a century ago.

📅The free exhibition will run from Monday 24 August to Saturday 29 August. Please note that the Centre will be closed on Friday 28 August.

🕤Opening hours are 9.30am–5pm Monday to Thursday, with late opening on Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm–9pm. The Centre will also be open on Saturday from 10am–1pm.

21/08/2026

15/08/2026

Well worth calling into the Town Hall to visit this exhibition which has some great stories to share

🔍 Explore the rich cultural connections between the United States and Causeway Coast! 🇺🇸🌊

Coleraine Museum have unveiled a new free exhibition celebrating cultural connections that help tell the story of the USA’s influence on the Causeway Coast, and exploring its cultural impact through that quintessentially American phenomenon of showbusiness. 🎭⭐️🎪

Tours of this exhibition are available for groups on request.

🎭 Coleraine exhibition celebrates USA connections through showbusiness
🗓️ Open now until Saturday 29 August 2026
⏰ Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays)
📍 Coleraine Town Hall

Find out more on our News section and book now at 🔗americasulsterstory.com



Causeway Coast and Glen Borough Council
Ulster-Scots Agency
Northern Ireland Screen
Nerve Centre
Discover Ulster-Scots

08/08/2026

Looks like those places have been snapped up quickly!

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We still have some places left on our FREE History Hunters Ulster American Folk Park bus trip on Thursday 13th August. This trip is open to children age 8-12 years and a parent/guardian is welcome to accompany each child. For full details email [email protected]

07/08/2026

Free bus trip to the UAFP for kids and accompanying adult

*** PLEASE SEE UPDATED POST ***
We still have some places left on our FREE History Hunters Ulster American Folk Park bus trip on Thursday 13th August. This trip is open to children age 8-12 years and a parent/guardian is welcome to accompany each child. For full details email [email protected]