But if you want to cheer yourself up, take a look at some of the great things there are to do across Northern Ireland this month.
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Paranormal Investigation, Crumlin Road Gaol, January 25 On this four hour investigation you will be taken to the most active areas in the Gaol and will be given the chance to use equipment as used by experts while conducting your very own ghost hunt. The areas you will visit will include the reception, the condemned man’s cell, execution chamber, the tunnel and the flogging room. Tickets are priced from £45.
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Niamh Kavanagh, Theatre at the Mill Newtownabbey, January 31 Join Niamh Kavanagh for a retrospective of special songs highlighting memorable moments from her decades-long career. Expect familiar favourites interpreted in Niamh’s inimitable fashion and accompanied by guitarist Paul Megahey. This acoustic set list features beloved hits from the Commitments, Prince and a tribute to the one and only Aretha.
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Photographic Exhibition, Market Place Theatre Armagh, until February 29 The Market Place Theatre in Armagh is set to exhibit ‘Life Through the Lens’, an exhibition by Ballydown Camera Club’s amateur photographers who meet regularly to share photographic experiences, knowledge and skills. They photograph a range of subject matter including travel, nature, studio, landscapes and macro photography. ‘Life Through the Lens’ aims to share the Club’s images with you so that you may see afresh and enjoy the beauty and diversity which surrounds us, but often goes unnoticed. The exhibition runs until Saturday 29 February. For further information visit www.visitarmagh.com.
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Chocolate Manor, Peter Thompson Hall Castlerock, January 25 Join The Chocolate Manor for a Chocolate Extravaganza for the whole family. On arrival all participants will be greeted by a chocolatier and given an insight into where chocolate comes from and the journey the humble cocoa bean goes on to be transformed into our favourite treat. Everyone can enjoy some hands on chocolate themed fun, including making your own personalised chocolate bar