Magnus Viking Association

15/10/2026

The Magnus Viking Association is now opening our doors once again for recruitment ⚔️

⚔️🛡️ STEP BACK IN TIME WITH THE MAGNUS VIKING ASSOCIATION! 🛡️⚔️

🪓 Discover the World of the Vikings & Celts! 🪓

Ever wondered what life was like in Ireland during the Viking Age? Come along and join us for a day of living history, where the past comes alive! 🏰🔥

📅 Saturday, 7th November 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Join us at our hall for an exciting afternoon of history!

The Magnus Viking Association invites you to explore the crafts, skills, and traditions of the Viking Age and medieval Ireland.

🧵 LIVING HISTORY STALLS | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Come along, meet our reenactors, ask questions, and discover the skills and crafts of the past!

✨ Explore our living history stalls:
🪡 Textiles – Discover historical textile crafts and techniques.
👜 Leatherworking – See the skills behind traditional leather crafts.
🌿 Herbs – Learn about the plants and herbs used in the past.
🎨 Dyeing – Explore how natural materials were used to create colours.
🏺 Archaeology – Discover what artefacts can tell us about the past.
🔨 Blacksmithing – Learn about the essential craft of working with metal.
⚔️ Fighting Displays & Teaching – Experience historical combat demonstrations and learn more about the fighting techniques of the Viking Age!

Whether you're passionate about history, curious about Viking life, interested in traditional crafts, or simply looking for something different to do, there's something for everyone!

🔥 Come meet the reenactors, discover ancient skills, ask questions, and immerse yourself in the world of Vikings and Celts in Ireland!

Bring your friends and family, and join us as we bring history to life! 🛡️⚔️

📣 Save the date: Saturday, 7th November 2026!

Location -
St.columba's community hall
6 Chapel view
Downpatrick
BT309AN

23/09/2026

Greetings adventurers
The vikings of Ballydugan Medieval Settlement and the Magnus Viking Association , would like to thank each and everyone of you for coming down to our first folklore and fantasy festival last weekend.
We genuinely hope you enjoyed our festival.

Please share your pics and let us know what you thought about the festival.
Even though we are all knackered after a very busy season, we have already started planning for next year.
We hope to see you all next year

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

19/09/2026

Day one of our folklore and fantasy festival is over and what a day. Who knew a lowly little chicken called Jarl Sanders would be the star of the show and the only one left standing in our games in the arena.
Big thank you to all who came to visit today, we really hope you enjoyed yourself.
If you didn't come down today, there's no need to fear, we will all be back tomorrow to do it all again and you never know, you might just see Jarl Sanders in all his glory.
We are open from midday.

Cash only as there is no electric on site.
Hope to see you tomorrow.

05/09/2026

THATS A WRAP!!!!!!!!!
Ballydugan medieval settlement and the Magnus Viking Association had the pleasure to host the cast and crew of Fómhar Film Production today and what a day it was.
The sun was shining, everyone was buzzing and I think we all had some fun.
This is part 2 of a series of short films set in ancient Ireland.
The film is still in production, filming in various locations, why not go to their page and show them some support
Ballydugan medieval settlement and the Magnus viking association would like to thank the cast and crew for choosing us to be a part of their production and we wish them the very best.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EmiwPw1Mn/

Irish Short Film.
Fómhar (Pronounced 'Four')

02/09/2026

✨ THE MAGNUS VIKING ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: FANTASY & FOLKLORE FESTIVAL ✨

Step into a realm of myth, magic, and medieval wonder! Gather your adventuring party, don your finest fun, fantasy, or faire costumes, and join us for an unforgettable weekend of adventure and family entertainment at the Ballydugan Medieval Settlement.

📅 WHEN & WHERE
Dates: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 2026, 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Ballydugan Medieval Settlement, Downpatrick

⚔️ WHAT TO EXPECT
🛡️ Epic Action: Thrilling medieval fighting demonstrations and interactive kiddies’ battles for brave young warriors!
🦅 Legendary Animals: Come face-to-face with magnificent Irish Wolfhounds, majestic birds of prey, and even a tame raven!
🎨 Children’s Arts, Crafts: Interactive children’s arts and crafts
🛍️ Fantasy Market: Packed with unique curiosities and wares.
📜 Myth & Legend: Encounter iconic folklore and mythology characters around every corner!

🎟️ ADMISSION & TICKETS
Adults: £10
Children (under 16): £5
Children under 2: FREE
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): £25

📌 IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
💵 Cash On Entry: Please ensure you bring cash for entry and trader stalls, as card processing will not be available on-site.
🧺 Picnics: Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy during the event.
🐾 Pet Policy: No dogs are permitted on site, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Ready your armor, pack your feast, and prepare for a weekend of epic folklore!

👇 Will you be attending as an elf, a Viking, a knight, or a creature of legend? Let us know below!

05/08/2026

Greetings adventurers
Just a little update about our folklore and fantasy festival.
We have decided to move the event from the 12th and 13th September to the 19th and 20th September.
We are doing this so that we do not conflict with another event.
Our good friends from the Sons of Ivar and Clan Cuan, are holding an event called 'Forged In Steel' at Wackoz on the Belfast road in Downpatrick. Be sure to pay them a visit

So set the date for our Folklore and fantasy festival
19th and 20th September

11/07/2026

Greetings adventurers
Just a wee message to let you all know about our next festival.
We proudly announce our first folklore and fantasy festival.
We are in the early stages of planning but over the next few weeks we'll update you on what is going to take place during the festival.
So keep an eye on the page for further updates.

05/07/2026

The Magnus Viking Association has heard the horn blow! War is coming.⚔️

MAGNUS has called for the clans and banner men a like to prepare the sails and prepare for another raid! ⚔️

The Magnus vikings set sail for the Valhalla Viking Festival 2026 and we can't wait to see you all their ❤️

Magnus vikings and our clans coming include ourselves. The Dubh Linn Ostmen, The Golden Ravens, Clann Cuann and afew independents.

We come together to bring an accurate and well told story of our ancestors past in warfare and living history.. but more importantly being ourselves. We welcome all of you to come over and say hi when our village is set up and open for certain times.

We couldnt do it without any of you. Get ready for a raid you will never forget ⚔️🔥⚔️

Dont forget our favourite activity, the vikings v the children ⚔️

Watch the children prepare for war with their battle commander and conquer the vikings 💪

we are coming in Force ⚔️

Valhalla viking festival 2026.

https://valhallavikingfestival.co.uk/

Here we come ❤️💛

Valhalla Viking Festival is an amazing UK Viking festival that will be taking place yearly in the last weekend of July near Basingstoke. Join us for the Viking boat burning, mead, axe throwing, blacksmiths and a 3 day feast that would satisfy the Gods.

28/06/2026

ITS A WRAP, what a weekend, the weather, the vikings, the fighting, the fun, Dave the Raven, but most importantly, YOU!!!!!.
On behalf of all the vikings, we want to thank you, the public, for coming out in your droves and spending your Saturday and Sunday with us at our village, our home.
Our aim is to educate and entertain you all in hiberno norse life from 1000 years ago
Our village doesn't exist without you all coming down and showing your support.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

24/06/2026

Only 3 days left until our summertime festival at the Ballydugan Medieval Settlement. 🔥

This is shaping upto be an awesome one!

Open both saturday and sunday 12pm to 5pm ⚔️

Plenty of fun filled family activities for everyone to take part in. Bring yourself a picnic and enjoy your day out at our wee settlement. Can't wait to see you all there ❤️💛