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Holidays Northern Ireland.

Counties Northern Ireland: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Londonderry/Derry

Cities in Northern Ireland : Armagh, Lisburn, Derry / Londonderry,  Newry.

Northern Ireland lies in the northeast of the island of Ireland.

Smallest of the Home Nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The diversity of what's in store for you is astonishing, from new attractions like the W5 Discovery Centre at Belfast's Odyssey Complex to old favourites like Barry's Amusements in Portrush, Belfast Zoo, Bangor's Pickie Family Fun Park and the Marble Arch Caves in Fermanagh. From the National Museums and Galleries to family-owned Open Farms, community-run Heritage Centres and commercial entertainment complexes, the range is vast.


Capital City of Northern Ireland: Belfast


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Campsites & Caravanning Northern Ireland

  ukcampsites.co.uk   -   Northern Ireland Camp Sites and Caravan Sites

  Eurocampings   -   ACSI Camping Guide

  Discover Northern Ireland   -   Camping
Northern Ireland has a wide range of quality assessed caravanning and camping parks to suit all budgets and tastes. E.g. caravanning and camping sites close to the Larne and Belfast ferry terminals.

Car Hire Northern Ireland

  Holiday Autos   -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

Holiday Homes / Apartments

 
Cottages4you is the leading UK provider of self-catered holidays throughout the UK.

    -  Holiday Lodges and Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.

Hotels Northern Ireland

  Hotels in Northern Ireland   -   Hotel Guide Northern Ireland
Hotels in Belfast, Londonderry, Newtownabbey, Bangor Northern Ireland, Antrim, British, Portrush, Dungannon, Omagh, Crumlin, Ballykelly, Enniskillen, and more ...

  Hotels in Belfast

  Jurys Inn Belfast ***, Fisherwick Place, Great Victoria Street, BT2 7AP Belfast
Jurys Inn Belfast is located in the centre of Belfast, adjacent to the Opera House, Belfast City Hall and the city's main commercial district. The hotel is just two minutes' walk from the prime shopping areas, while the city's golden mile, with its range of lively bars and restaurants, is also within walking distance.


Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

  

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

National parks / Regional parks

  Lagan Valley Regional Park
The Lagan Valley Regional Park was established in 1967 with the aim of protecting the local countryside and its wildlife, and developing an area for informal recreation. It covers 1600ha and extends for 17.6 km
 along both sides of the Lagan River between Belfast (Stranmillis) and Lisburn (Union Locks). 
The Regional Park is a mosaic of countryside, urban parks, heritage sites, nature reserves and riverside trails. It contains many clues to its past: Stone Age monuments (e.g. the Giants Ring), Norman mottes, relics of the linen industry and, of course, the Lagan Canal, built during the 1700's
Despite its proximity to urban areas the Lagan Valley Regional Park retains its rural character and is an ideal place to enjoy the countryside, pursue active sports such as golf and canoeing, or to participate in more leisurely pursuits such as bird watching and walking.

Travel Agents / Travel operators

 
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

  
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.

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  Quality Luxury Tours [ Belfast ]   -   Tour holidays throughout the UK and Ireland
  Tellings Golden Miller   -   coach tours and excursions
Day excursions, short breaks & holidays. English seaside resorts, special events,  christmas markets, Father Christmas and London Christmas Lights, island adventures, London theatre trips etc. TGM Travel Club [after joining 5% discount!].
  Lagan Boat Company
Provider of authentic Titanic Boat Tours around the shipyards of Harland & Wolff in Belfast.

Travel Guides Northern Ireland / Related books

Northern Ireland 
Accessible, Contemporary Guides by Local Experts.
Northern Ireland offers the best of Britain's unspoiled rugged landscape. The region holds the ultimate paradox - because it was for so long ignored by outsiders, this small part of the UK is more like the Ireland of yesteryear than almost anywhere south of the border.
Paperback: 320 pages; Publisher: Crimson Publishing (30 May 2009); ISBN-10: 1854584650; ISBN-13: 978-1854584656.

Northern Ireland: A Walking Guide
Helen Fairbairn (Author)
Helen Fairbairn has personally walked the best routes within Northern Ireland and her selection of walks from rugged mountain peaks to spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging hill walks to shorter woodland and waterside excursions has something for everyone. Every part of Northern Ireland is covered, from the mountains of Mourne to the Giant s Causeway, from Fermanagh s lake district to the rolling Sperrins.
Paperback: 235 pages; Publisher: The Collins Press (1 Mar 2006); ISBN-10: 1905172214; ISBN-13: 978-1905172214.

A Companion to the Causeway Coast Way
Philip S. Watson (Author)
A Comprehensive Guide to the Walk from Portstewart to Ballycastle
Spiral-bound: 128 pages; Publisher: Blackstaff Press Ltd; Spi edition (2 Sep 2004); ISBN-10: 0856407585; ISBN-13: 978-0856407581.

Portrait of the Northern Ireland Coast
Simon Watterson (Author)
From beautiful golden strands to imposing sea cliffs and from quiet coves to busy ports, the diversity of the Northern Irish coastline is matched only by the variety of people who enjoy it and live on it.
Although Northern Ireland is a small country its coastline is surprisingly long, stretching from Carlingford Lough in the southeast to Lough Foyle in the northwest. Travelling its length, you discover the history of our forbearers and their hunter-gatherer and agricultural lifestyles; the richness of the Irish Sea and the fishing industry that was so important to the development of the coastal communities; and the industrial development in the Port of Belfast that enabled wider growth throughout the country. Providing a respite from economic toil, the coast is a playground for people from all walks of life: for families enjoying a rest or some surfing on the beaches of the northwest, climbers enjoying the challenges of Fairhead or nature lovers looking for hidden treasures on the shores of Strangford Lough.
Hardcover: 144 pages; Publisher: Halsgrove (19 Oct 2009); ISBN-10: 1841148458; ISBN-13: 978-1841148458.

Transport / How do I travel to Northern Ireland

  Belfast City Airport
  Belfast International Airport

  George Best City (BHD) 5.3 km
  Aldergrove (BFS) 20.0 km
  City of Derry (LDY) 94.0 km
  Campbeltown (CAL) 96.4 km

   -   Cheap flights & Budget flights Belfast

  Airport Parking   -   discounted secure airport parking throughout the UK

  

  
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  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights 
Flight tickets Northern Ireland / Price comparison possible.

 
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Travel by bus or coach to Northern Ireland.

  Lagan Boat Company 
Provider of authentic Titanic Boat Tours around the shipyards of Harland & Wolff in Belfast.
  Hoverspeed   -   Seacat   -   From Liverpool and Troon to Ireland
Connects you, quickly, efficiently and directly, to some of the greatest destinations the UK and Ireland have to offer.
  P&O Ferries

  Port of Larne and Port of Belfast


Links 

  Travel Insurance   -   online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

  Discover Northern Ireland   -   Official Website of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board

  Belfast 
Offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland. Belfast is teeming with a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, trendy clubs and some of the best shopping in the UK. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away to the latest vibes.
The birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast's industrial heritage has shaped a city steeped in culture, portrayed at its best at the Ulster Museum, City Hall, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the many buildings still standing. The many parks, gardens and galleries offer a perfect haven to relax.
Within a couple of hours of Belfast, visitors can marvel at the Giant's Causeway, walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh or visit the many picturesque villages in Northern Ireland - a perfect location to discover the rest of Northern Ireland!

  Antrim County [ Ulster Province ]
Towns and cities in Antrim include: Belfast (partially in County Down), Ballycastle [ Ballyclare, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Bushmills ],
Carrickfergus, Glengormley, Larne, Newtownabbey, Portrush
  Armagh City and District
Armagh City and District is located in the geographical heartland of Northern Ireland, a beautiful rural, historic area served by the main motorway network in Northern Ireland, with major road links to the business capitals of Belfast and Dublin.
As the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland Armagh City has a long tradition as a major European heritage center and in even earlier times Armagh was the seat of the High Kings of Ulster. Famous for Saint Patrick who built his first stone church here and its twin Cathedrals the Christian Capital of Ireland is rich in cultural heritage graceful architecture and ancient legend.
Outdoor games predominate in the District, ranging from Rugby, Soccer, Gaelic Games, Tennis, Cricket, Hockey and Athletics through to the ancient sport of Road Bowls which is unique to Counties Armagh and Cork. The District has two fine 18 hole golf courses, County Armagh and Tandragee, and there is also a 9 hole golf course available at Benburb. The Council has also developed a Pay and Play 18 hole Golf Course at Loughgall.
  Derry / Londonderry
Capital of creative energy with its poets, storytellers, festivals and music.
Official tourism web site for Derry City and the Surrounding Region in Northern Ireland. They have a comprehensive and up-to-date listings of events, activities, attractions and one of the most extensive listings of accommodation possible for the region. Click on Explore Derry for information about the region and click on Where to Stay to search the extensive database on accommodation.
  Down  -  Kingdoms of Down  -  South East
Where you can enjoy the Mountains of Mourne, Strangford Lough, fishing villages, gardens, and historic houses.
  Fermanagh District   -   Government
  Fermanagh Lakelands   -   Northern Ireland's Lake District
The beautiful County of Fermanagh is a visitor's paradise with wide stretches of island dotted Waterway and secluded bays surrounded by a patchwork of green fields, sift undulating hillsides and fresh forests.
Situated in the North West of Ireland, Fermanagh boasts one of the most uncongested lakes in Europe – Lough Erne. The Erne is made up of two channels, the lower and the upper Loughs. To discover the true character of the Erne, charter a cruiser from one of the many hire companies and meander your way through our Lakeland paradise.
  Fermanagh   -   Enniskillen   -   Guide to Enniskillen and County Fermanagh
County Fermanagh is known as Northern Irelands lake district making it the perfect holiday destination for cruising and other water based holidays. The 70 km of lakes situated in the county are now linked to the Shannon system in the Irish Republic via the Shannon-Erne Waterway Canal, making the entire system the longest navigable inland waterway in Europe.
The main town in County Fermanagh is Enniskillen
  Tyrone   -   Largest county in Northern Ireland   -   A Flavour of Tyrone
When your car mysteriously starts to roll uphill along the Magnetic Mile towards the gateway to Gortin Glen. When you watch a Dungannon craftsman blow a molten mass of glass into exquisite existence as a fine crystal chalice. When you see a brave canoeist shoot the foaming rapids at Benburb, putting her head where a ditch-digger wouldn't put a shovel.
When a river called the Blackwater becomes famous for its white water... You must be in County Tyrone
Districts: Cookstown, Dungannon, Omagh, Strabane. The county town of Tyrone is Omagh

  Lisburn City   -   historical ambiance
Set in the beautiful Lagan Valley, the City of Lisburn is located just off the M1 Motorway and the A1 main arterial route connecting Belfast to Dublin and is the perfect base for a visit to Ireland North and South.
The Lagan Valley Regional Park incorporates impressive links to the past, which can still be visited today - the Giants Ring, Duneight Motte and Bailey, relics from the Linen industry and the Lagan Canal. Lisburn City centre still retains many architectural buildings and streets dating from the 18th century but it is also a lively bustling modern city offering first class leisure facilities, shopping and eating establishments.
  Newsry und Mourne
The Newry & Mourne area is blessed with a rich and diverse natural environment. Significant short break and outdoor activity opportunities exist within the area.
Spectacular scenery is within easy reach of any of the population centres, with the mountain and valleys being the primary physical attraction for open-air tourists. Contrasted with Carlingford Lough and its coastal fringes, the area offers superb and unique terrain.
Seven principal landscape character areas can be identified in Newry & Mourne: Ring of Gullion, Crossmaglen Drumlin Landscape, Carrog Wetlands - East of Newry, Ghann - Kilbroney Valleys, High Mournes, Kilkeel Coastal Plain, South East Mourne Foothills

  Causeway Coast & Glens
With its many myths and legends, its landscape which inspires visitors and unlocks the imagination.
City Hall
The City Hall, in Donegall Square, is an imposing building from the turn of the twentieth century. See its lavish interior and its art collection on a free guided tour.
  Fermanagh Lakelands   -   South West of Northern Ireland
Offers an inviting haven to refresh and amuse‚ the lakes provide relaxation whether you choose to use them or not.
  Giant's Causeway   -   County Antrim   -   Northantrim Coast 
The Giant's Causeway, renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, is the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Resulting from a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago, this is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has attracted visitors for centuries. It harbours a wealth of local and natural history that can be enjoyed from the North Antrim Coastal Path.
  Island of Man / Insel Man   -   Jewel in the Irish Sea
A unique destination with over 10,000 years of history, its own currency, stamps, native tongue and mile upon mile of unspoilt countryside and secluded beaches, yet less than 60 miles from the north west of England. But a visit is also a voyage of discovery; an opportunity to learn a little about the fascinating, and sometimes turbulent, past of this Island, much influenced by the Celts and Vikings over the centuries. All over the Island you'll find intriguing evidence of the Island's culture and history... Celtic crosses, ancient Viking burial grounds and medieval fortresses.
While on the the Island you will discover the world's largest operational water wheel, the Lady Isabella, one of the finest Victorian theatres, the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas, transport systems over 100 years old still in regular service plus a wealth of thrilling motorsports events, including the T.T. for which the Island is world famous.
  Shores of Lough Erne
The term Lough Erne refers to two lakes in North Ireland, situated along the River Erne. This waterway is found in the North-west, with the lakes located in County Fermanagh . See also Lough Erne Yacht Club [ oldest Yacht Racing Club in Ireland - 1818 ]
  Titanic Trail
  University   -   Queen's Univeristy in Belfast
Queen's University is a fine example of Victorian architecture, surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds. It was built by Charles Lanyon in 1849 and remains the intellectual heart of Ulster.

  News from Northern ireland -   Belfast Telegraph 
  TV   -   Ulster television 

Cuisine  -  Northern Ireland recipes

  Allbritishfood.com   -   N Ireland recipes
Barm Brack, Boxty Bread, Irish Potato And Parsley Soup, Irish Stew, Oaten Honeycomb, Porter Cake, Roast Michaelmas Goose With Apples And Prunes, Scallop And Mushroom Pie, Soda Bread, Irish Rarebit, Irish Lamb Pie, Irish Rich Fruit Loaf

  Cookbooks Online
Recipe books with a difference, traditional dishes from all around the British Isles, English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh containing hundreds of good food recipes to wet your appetite

History of Northern Ireland

The History of Ireland and Northern Ireland is complex and hotly disputed, many sites have been set up to try to explain our history but as the saying goes if you understand Irish history you don't really understand.

  Northern Ireland's History   -   Wikipedia
Early 20th century, Late 20th century, After the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement.
  Nidex   -   Northern Ireland History
  Ulster Museum
The Ulster Museum is a great introduction to the history of the city. It includes gold jewelry from a ship of the Spanish Armada, wrecked off the Giant's Causeway. The museum is set in the grounds of the Botanic Gardens, whose palm House has recently been restored.
History and Landscape: The Guide to National Trust Properties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 
Lydia Greeves
Completely revised and update, this is the an illustrated guide to the National Trust properties.
Hardcover 448 pages (May 20, 2005);  Publisher: National Trust;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0707803691

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

For countless centuries this little country, just the size of Connecticut, has been a powerhouse of cultural and artistic endeavour of remarkable continuity, longevity and, above all, diversity.
This is, after all, the Land of Finn McCool as well as St Patrick; a place where warriors were also bards; a country shared by both the Gael and the Planter; a land of imaginative writers as well as inventive geniuses. It's the birthplace of the Titanic, the Tyre and the Tractor as well as being the inspiration of Sir John Lavery, Seamus Heaney and Van Morrison.

For good-value restaurants and pubs in Ulster, head for the southern part of the city. And there's plenty of further entertainment on offer - catch a show at the Grand Opera House or one of Belfast's many theatres. Or maybe a musical pub or a comedy club is more your thing.

Traditional Folk Music from Northern Ireland 
Audio CD (August 1996);  Number of Discs:1;  Label: Outlet;  ASIN: B000024NCI;  Catalogue Number: CDNI101
  Irish Traditional Music Webring 
  Traditional Music in the Glens of Antrim 
Traditional culture survived well in the Glens of Antrim because of their remoteness and the Irish language was in daily use around Cushendall until early this century. Feis na nGleann was founded in Glenariff in 1904 under the inspiration of the celebrated Belfast folklorist and historian F J Bigger There were competitions in language, traditional music and dancing as well as athletics and hurling. The Feis was maintained by the Gaelic League (Connradh na Gaeilge) which fostered the 20th century revival of national culture throughout Ireland. This enthusiasm for traditional culture has survived into modern times, and there are many notable singers and musicians associated with this area.

Web Directory / Search Engine / Portals

  4NI   -   Internet Directory and Portal Northern Ireland
  National Trust
  Newry online   -   A Gateway to Newry & Mourne
  Nidex   -   The Northern Ireland Index
Whether you're interested in Northern Irish tourism, business, industry or just want to find out more about our great country, then hopefully you'll find the links you need here.
  Sustrans   -   the sustainable transport charity
Works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.
  The Big List   -   Northern Ireland Entertainment On The Internet - Pub, Restaurant, Club Whats On Guide

  Yahoo   -   Northern Ireland Directories

  MSN UK 

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