Rathlin Island Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s only inhabited island Most people have not heard of Rathlin Island. Most locals have not visited it. Yet it lies there, tantalisingly close …
Silent Valley National Park, Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
Silent Valley Silent valley is one of the lovely UK country parks and one of Northern Ireland’s best. Located on the south-east corner of the …
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Ballycastle – queen of the Antrim coast
Ballycastle is a small and lovely town pf less than 10,000 people, set on the beautiful Antrim coastal road, in County Antrim. There is another …
Slieve Croob, gentle hillwalking in Northern Ireland
Slieve Croob What in the world is it? Well “slieve” means “hill” or “mountain” and Croob is the name so Slieve Croob could be rendered …
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Devenish Island
Devenish Island is one of those lovely places that somehow don’t see many visitors. Yet, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Was it my love for …
Scarva village is award winning and you have to visit to see why.
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 …
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Carlingford Ireland across the border from Northern Ireland
About Carlingford Ireland What makes Carlingford an ideal day trip from Northern Ireland is the town’s character and accessibility, at mere 10 miles from Newry …
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Slemish Mountain
Slemish Mountain is a peculiarly shaped mountain in Northern Ireland near the city of Ballymena. It rises to a height of nearly 1,500 feet (450 …
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 Rathlin Island. Nature at its best.
Birdwatching in Northern Ireland’s Rathlin Island? You bet! Birdwatching is contagious. Ask me how I know. Once you get hooked, you are prepared to go …
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