Written by travelswithkids on October 4, 2009
- The coast of County Antrim includes what is probably the best-known tourist stop in Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway, a unique formation of volcanic rock-crystal columns. The coastal area also contains many of the...
Written by hagnel2 on May 6, 2007
- Newcastle, located in the beautiful County Down, is one of Ulster’s best and most popular seaside resorts and it is evocative of Percy French’s popular ballad “Where the Mountains of Mourne Sweep Down to the...
Written by hagnel2 on May 6, 2007
- This small town in County Monaghan was a delightful stop during our meander through Ireland. The county of Monaghan was once part of the ancient kingdom of Oriel dating back to 330 A.D. The town...
Written by hagnel2 on May 6, 2007
- "There’s one fair county in Irelandwith memories so glorious and grand,where nature has lavished its bountyit’s the orchard of Erin’s green land.I love her cathedrals and citiesonce founded by Patrick so true,and it holds in...
Written by hagnel2 on November 21, 2006
- Portrush has many attractions but best of all are its wonderful blue flag beaches. Its main center is a delightful town of well-maintained Georgian buildings and a picturesque harbour which still supports fishing fleets and...
Written by hagnel2 on November 21, 2006
- We picked up the Antrim coast road at Larne a busy port for Ferries and gateway to the causeway coast and Glens of Antrim. The spectacular Antrim coast starts at Larne (A2 North) all the way...
Written by hagnel2 on November 12, 2006
- The O Neil’s once ruled Ulster from their hilltop castle at Dungannon, they ruled for five centuries but all traces of their medieval castle has disappeared and in its place stands a Georgian mansion.Our reason...
Written by hagnel2 on October 29, 2006
- Situated midway between Omagh and Cookstown on the A505 An Creaghan visitor center offers interpretive exhibitions, craft shop, conference facilities and licensed restaurant, coupled with a full program of cultural events.Outdoors activities showcase the biodiversity...
Written by hagnel2 on October 29, 2006
- The Creggan Sperrins area is home to around 44 ancient sites, monuments, and burial chambers dating back beyond the Bronze Age and so after breakfast one morning we set out to check out three sites....
Written by midtownmjd on March 12, 2006
- During a long weekend in Ireland last month, my friends and I took a day trip to Belfast from our base in Dublin to see the city that is, as The New York Times declared...
Northern Ireland
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