Carrickmacross, County Monaghan
Carrickmacross, often written as Carrickmacros, is a town located in County Monaghan in Ireland. It derives its name from the Irish phrase Carraig Mhachaire Rois, …
The Giants causeway: A natural wonder
The Giants Causeway is Northern Ireland’s premier tourist attraction and fascinating geological wonder. A visit to Northern Ireland will be incomplete if you don’t see …
Northern Irish Cities – history in an urban context
Cities. They can be exciting, big, polluted, stressful, crowded. Not the Northern Irish cities though. They seem to be quieter and more pleasant. Why is …
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Dromore Mound
Dromore Mound is Dromore’s most recognizable feature, the remains of Norman fortifications. It is also known as Dromore Motte and Bailey. Motte and Bailey Castles …
Old Layde Church, a hidden church in Northern Ireland
The Mysterious Old Layde Church Nestled among the glens of the North Antrim coast is Old Layde church, a fascinating and mysterious place that until …
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Carrickfergus Castle – history comes alive in a great social events venue.
Northern Ireland Travel – Carrickfergus Castle There are many Irish castles but Carrickfergus Castle is probably the best preserved of the old castles in Northern …
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St Gobban Church
Ireland’s smallest church? St. Gobbans is a tiny church located in the village of Portbraddan on the west side of White Park Bay. As with …
Larne Antrim
Larne Antrim Larne is an important town on the coast of Antrim. According to the latest census Larne has about 20,000 inhabitants. In front of …
Dunluce castle and shipwrecks near Lacada point, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Travel: Let’s go to Dunluce Castle Dunluce is probably one of the most dramatically located Northern Irish castles built on a basalt headland …
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Newgrange Ireland – A Masterpiece Megalithic Monument
Newgrange Ireland Newgrange is a megalithic passage tomb. It consists of one passage about 18 meters long (about 60 feet) that leads to a main …
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