If you’re planning a trip to Northern Ireland and want to tick off every city then stick with us. If you didn’t already know there are 6 cities in Northern Ireland which are: Belfast, Armagh, Derry, Newry, Lisburn and Bangor. A bit like Northern Ireland itself, the cities are a lot smaller than what you … Read more
Northern Ireland, the 6 counties at the top of the island of Ireland, welcomes over 5 million visitors every year. A large portion of these visitors will come via travelling in southern Ireland and the airports there, but Northern Ireland also has three airports servicing both the local community and its visitors! Whether you’re planning … Read more
Game of Thrones is an award-winning TV series that ran from 2011 to 2019 and is based on a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin. Because of our amazing landscapes and incredible scenery here on the Emerald Isle, it’s no surprise that Northern Ireland featured heavily as a filming location for multiple … Read more
The county of Donegal is located in the north west of the island of Ireland and shares its name with the town of Donegal which lies to the south of the county. The county of Donegal is the fourth largest in Ireland and home to approximately 160,000 people but, despite its location in the north … Read more
Derry Girls the Channel 4 TV series which became a global success story during its three season run, and is set in the Northern Irish city of Derry (also known as Londonderry) during the 1990s. When does Derry Girls Take Place? Derry Girls aired for 3 series and a total of 19 episodes, including an … Read more
Northern Ireland has six counties: Antrim, Down, Armagh, Derry/Londonderry, Tyrone, and Fermanagh. These six counties are nine of the counties found in the Irish province of Ulster. Below we will look at what each Northern Irish county has to offer. How Many Counties are in Northern Ireland? Antrim County Antrim is probably the most well-known … Read more
The longest river in Northern Ireland is the River Bann. Running approximately 80 miles long, the Bann is part of Northern Ireland’s history, geography, and politics. Let’s look at why this river is so significant. What is the Longest River in Northern Ireland? Geography of the River Bann Although there is some disagreement about the … Read more
Bothies have a long history in Northern Ireland, and also across the rest of Ireland and throughout the British Isles, but are primarily associated with Northern Ireland and Scotland. As the Mountain Bothies Association puts it, Bothies are essentially quite close to “camping without a tent” but let’s look into them in a bit more … Read more
Northern Ireland uses Great British Pounds, also known as Sterling, as its currency as Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. As Northern Ireland is a part of the UK is thus part of the same economic zone and uses the same currency. What Currency does Northern Ireland Use? Why does Northern Ireland … Read more
Belfast is a city in the county of Antrim, in the Province of Ulster, located in Northern Ireland, on the island of Ireland, in the continent of Europe. The city has become both famous and infamous throughout the years. Once an industrial powerhouse producing rope, linen, and famously ships, then a city torn apart by … Read more