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Newry is largely considered at the main crossing point from North to South or vice versa. But if you are on Ireland tours there are a few hidden gems in Newry. Firstly you have the Catholic Cathedral which looks bland from the outside but has a most interesting interior. The Town Hall is also worth a look as [...]
If you are planning any visits in 2012 book early for our Belfast tours ……and beyond !! With the Titanic anniversary (100 years since the tragedy) , and the opening of the new Museum plus the Irish Open Golf Competition. Add to that the Olympics , and people touring Ireland as an extra , and it is a [...]
If you are on Ireland tours then Lismore is set in the lovely broad plain of the Blackwater Valley. It is a heritage town three miles west of Cappoquin. It has a rich and significant ecclesiastical history and to this day preserves a quiet reverence from its past. That history dates back to a monastic complex from [...]
As you drive along the North coast of Ireland you will see a long island out to sea. This is a real hidden gem in the true sense of the word. Well worth a visit on any Ireland tours or extended Belfast tours. It is just 5 miles North of Ballycastle and 12 miles West of [...]
If you are planning any Ireland tours in 2012 here are some important tips…….. 1. Dont try and see too much in a short time on your Ireland tours. Whilst the island is small Google maps guide you down motorways when calculating journey time. Ireland tours require you to take the little country roads and enjoy [...]
Helen’s Bay is in County Down , and a great little hidden gem on Ireland tours. Just down the bay itself , a walking path leads east to Grey Point Fort , positioned to command the mouth of Belfast Lough , along with its sister fort at Kilroot on the other side. The fort has what you’d [...]