Destinations

A Guide to Bushmills, the Coastal Enchantress of County Antrim

Bushmills, a small village in County Antrim, is best known as home to the Old Bushmills Distillery, but has real historical character of its own as a…

Armoy: Home of the Race of Legends

Armoy, a small village between Ballymoney and Ballycastle, is the birthplace of the Armoy Armada road-racing team and home to the annual Armoy Road Races.

Ballintoy: A Guide to the Village and Harbour on the Causeway Coast

Located on the Causeway Coastal Route between the Giant's Causeway and Ballycastle, Ballintoy is a small village with only around 200 inhabitants.

Ballycastle: A Local Guide to This Charming Antrim Town

Ballycastle's history stretches back to Neolithic settlement, with Carn na Truagh, a prehistoric burial mound on Knocklayde Mountain, among its ancient…

Ballymoney: Home of the Dunlop Racing Dynasty

Ballymoney, a market town near the Causeway Coast, is the hometown of the Dunlop motorcycle racing dynasty and holds real Georgian heritage of its own.

Banbridge: A Guide to County Down's Linen Town

Banbridge, in County Down, grew from a River Bann crossing point into Ireland's historic 'linen capital' during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Bangor: A Guide to Northern Ireland's Seaside City

Bangor, on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, blends over 1,500 years of history with its modern role as a marina town and Northern Ireland's sixth city.

Belfast: The Vibrant Gateway to the Causeway Coast Adventure

Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is a captivating city with history, culture, and unforgettable experiences.

Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula: A Guide

Carlingford, on the southern shore of Carlingford Lough in County Louth (Republic of Ireland), combines well-preserved medieval buildings with the Cooley…

Castlerock

Castlerock is one of those great places you can drive past every day and rarely visit - a seaside village rooted in history, home to a prestigious golf…

Coleraine: Explore the Ancient County Town

Coleraine, on the River Bann, is often considered the informal capital of the Causeway Coast - a historic town with modern amenities, close to the…

County Donegal: A Guide from Derry

County Donegal, across the border from Derry in the Republic of Ireland, is close enough to make a natural extension to a Causeway Coast/Derry trip, with…

County Tyrone and Fermanagh: A Travel Guide

County Tyrone and neighbouring County Fermanagh, in Northern Ireland's west, combine emigration history, prehistoric monuments, and genuinely quiet…

Cushendall: The Capital of the Glens

Cushendall, where the Glens of Antrim meet the sea, is known locally as the Capital of the Glens - home to the curious Curfew Tower.

Cushendun: The Cornish Village on the Antrim Coast

Cushendun, in the Glens of Antrim, is a National Trust village designed to look Cornish - and a real Game of Thrones filming location.

Discover the Magic of Portballintrae: A Hidden Gem on the Causeway Coast

Portballintrae is a small village on the North Antrim coast, close to the Giant's Causeway, offering a quieter alternative to Portrush or Bushmills with…

Explore Derry: The Ultimate Guide to the Walled City

Derry, on the River Foyle in the northwest, is Northern Ireland's second city - a compact, walkable place where centuries of history sit alongside a…

Exploring the Glens of Antrim: A Guide to Northern Ireland's Natural Wonders

The Glens of Antrim are nine valleys running from the Antrim Plateau to the coast, each with its own character, formed by glacial and volcanic activity - …

Exploring the Historic City of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland

Enniskillen, in County Fermanagh, sits on an island in the River Erne, its history stretching from prehistoric settlement through the Plantation of Ulster…

Island Magee

Island Magee (or Islandmagee) is a peninsula on the Antrim Coast just north of Belfast - about 8 miles long and 2-3 miles wide, connected to the mainland…

Larne: A Guide to County Antrim's Gateway Port Town

Larne, on County Antrim's east coast, combines a working ferry port with genuine coastal scenery and a long settlement history.

Newcastle Co. Down: 3 beautiful locations to visit

County Down, south-east of Belfast, is best known for the Mourne Mountains and Titanic-building Belfast - but several quieter spots nearby are well worth…

Omagh

Omagh, County Tyrone's county town, sits at the meeting of the Rivers Drumragh and Camowen.

Portrush: Gateway to the Giant's Causeway

Portrush (Port Rois in Irish) is a fun-loving seaside town on Northern Ireland's north coast, and has been a popular holiday destination since Victorian…

Portstewart: Northern Ireland's Hidden Getaway

Portstewart in Northern Ireland is a classy tourist destination on the north coast with a gorgeous harbour, a spectacular beach, the championship…

Rathlin Island: Northern Ireland's Only Inhabited Offshore Island

Most people haven't heard of Rathlin Island. Most locals haven't visited it. Yet Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island sits tantalisingly…

Scarva: A Guide to the County Down Village

Scarva, a small village in County Down, is best known for its annual Sham Fight and for sitting directly on the historic Newry Canal.

Things to Do in Armagh: A Complete Guide

Armagh, Northern Ireland's ecclesiastical capital, pairs deep religious and Celtic history with a genuinely active outdoor-activities and food scene.

Things to Do in Enniskillen: A Complete Guide to Ireland's Island Town

Nestled between the Upper and Lower Lough Erne, Enniskillen is Ireland's only island town, blending centuries of history with the natural beauty of the…

Things to Do in Limavady

Limavady, in County Londonderry, sits within Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, offering history, outdoor activity, and cultural experiences.