The Argory – A Splendid Stately Home
The Argory is a stately home that is maintained and run by the National Trust Northern Ireland. It is located on the outskirts of Armagh …
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 …
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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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 …
Enniskillen Castle
Enniskillen Castle is one of the famous castles of Ireland and a landmark site of the beautiful city of Enniskillen. Compared to other Irish castles …
Cavehill: Belfast’s Splendid Views
Cavehill Country Park (more correctly Cave Hill Country Park) is a part just outside Belfast that is popular with locals and visitors. On its slopes …
Belfast Castle: a Jewel on the Hill
Belfast Castle is a magnificent building on the slopes of Cave Hill overlooking the city and offering splendid views of both the city, the harbor …
The Mountains of Mourne: Granite rocks covered with honeybee inviting heather.
When I first heard about the famous Mountains of Mourne, I chuckled to myself “They call this a mountain?” Coming from mountainous and rugged Greece …
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