Tollymore Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park (sometimes mistakenly called Tullymore) is one of N. Ireland’s premier forests and parks. In 2000 it was listed by the Sunday Times …
Titanic 1912 sinking: the tragedy
Titanic 1912 Sinking On April 2, 1912, the Titanic left Belfast, Northern Ireland, for Southampton, England. The 480 nautical mile trip (552 normal miles or …
Scarva Village: a precious little haven
Scarva village Scarva is one of those little places forgotten to many for most of the year but which spring to life on their special …
Northern Ireland Religion
Northern Ireland religion is a hot potato. In one sense religious affiliation has been a prime cause of the island’s troubled history. Once uniformly Catholic, …
Navan Fort Armagh
What is Navan Fort Armagh? It is a historical and archaeological site two miles west of Armagh on the Killylea road (A28). Though called a …
Navan Centre
A visit to Navan Fort will be incomplete without a visit to Navan Centre, located two miles west of Armagh on the Killylea Road (A28). …
Island Magee – N. Ireland’s Forgotten Pensinsula
Island Magee (or Islandmagee) is a serene spot on the Antrim Coast just north of Belfast. Locals refer to it as “the island” but it …
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Irish Prayer for a Journey
An Irish prayer for you. The Irish are known for their music and poems. But they are also known for their prayers and blessings. There …
History of Titanic – the fascinating story of the Titanic’s construction
In the previous page we gave some True Titanic Facts. Now we move to the history of Titanic. Here we will run you through some …
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Hillsborough Castle
Hillsborough Castle, located in the up market town of Hillsborough in County Down is a beautiful 18th century Georgian mansion and the residence of the …