If you are on any tours of Ireland you may pass through some, or all, of the provinces. As a quick guide note that there are four provinces as follows. “Ulster” is the Northern province and is part of the United Kingdom using Sterling as a currency. There...
Duleek is a small town in County Meath, Ireland. It is a good stop on any tours of Ireland. The town began as an early Christian monastic settlement. Saint Patrick established a bishopric here around 450 AD, and placed it in the care of Saint Cianán. When the High...
Armagh itself is an interesting and historical stop on any tours of Ireland. But it also is a base for the following: Saint Patricks Well This is to the west of the city. People will be intrigued by the rags tied to the Fairy Thorn, which overhangs the well. Navan...
Now this is a real hidden gem on any tours of Ireland. It is almost the sole survivor of the small thatched manor houses once in vogue amongst the minor Irish gentry. It was built around 1776 by Isaac Corry, M.P for Newry. He was Chancellor of the...
Narrow Water Castle is at the bottle neck of the Newry canal which runs into Carlingford Lough. It was built after the restoration of King Charles the second to protect the commercial town of Newry and its strategic hinterland of Down, Armagh, and Louth. Carlingford is a...
Armagh became a centre of learning when Saint Patrick chose it as the site for his main church around AD 445. It remains one of Ireland's most venerated cities. The city’s name derives from its Gaelic name – Ard Mhacha – which in turn comes from...
Carrickmacross, a broad and pleasant market town on the extreme east of the region in County Monaghan, was famous for its lace during the mid-19th century and is still practiced by local nuns. A grant of land in the neighbourhood was made by Elizabeth I...
Narrow Water Castle at the bottle-neck of the Newry Water which runs into Carlingford Lough was built after the restoration of Charles II, to protect the commercial town of Newry and its strategic hinterland of Down, Armagh, and Louth. It stands on the site of...
[caption id="attachment_5905" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Devenish Island[/caption] Northern Ireland has some of the most enchanting landscapes on the whole island - untouched by the strife that keeps the province in the news. From the rugged Atlantic-torn cliffs of Antrim in the north to the warm, wooded shores...
St. Patrick's Day, 17th March, is the date when millions of people around the world, celebrate Ireland's Patron Saint. Why not celebrate this date with us in Northern Ireland at one of the many events, celebrations and activities being organized. Belfast - A colourful carnival parade (12 noon) from City...