It is fantastic for Irish linen and very special souvenirs.

R & J HILLIS , Main Street , Portrush  is a local , homely and authentic shopping experience.

Our clients on tours from Belfast and tours of Ireland simply love it.

On day tours from a cruise ship in Belfast it is very popular as it is so authentic.

Try the shop for yourself !!!

In fact try our day tours from Belfast and extended tours of Ireland.

One of the particular attractions is Port Cuan (or Coon) which is a huge cave accessed by boat. Once upon a time the tourist guides would blow bugles so visitors could experience the dramatic echo inside the cave’s Gothic proportions.

Despite somewhat choleric view of Dr Samuel Johnston that the Giant’s Causeway was worth seeing “but not worth going to see”, it remains a major tourist attraction, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There is much geological history here, as well as outstanding sea views and challenging cliff-path walks which are rewarding but worthy of caution.

The area is also in the care of the National Trust, which also owns the period Causeway Hotel nearby. It is well-known for serving some of the heartiest food and drink in all of Ireland, including a “mixed-grill” of gargantuan proportions which almost requires two plates per person!

Nearby Bushmills was also the focus of a hitherto little known story whereby a former revolutionary new navigational code developed by the German Luftwaffe and named “Consol” was captured by the British during the Second World War. It was later adapted as a key navigational aid for European aircraft in peace-time. The Consol system was installed in a small building three miles outside Bushmills. It was opened in 1946 with the appropriate call signal “MWN-Mike-Whiskey-November”, and for many years its 310 feet  masts were a feature on the Causeway Coast landscape until it was overtaken by new technology and closed down on 30 September 1976.

The system was switched off some 90 minutes before the official time of midnight – so that the “farewell party” would reach the bar at the Bay View Hotel in Portballintrae before closing time.

The Bay View, a hostelry of character and popular hotel still entertains the weary or thirsty although the coastal village of Portballintrae has now been transformed by modern developments.

Any Ireland tours should include this coastline and in particular the Giants Causeway.

At Ireland Luxury Tours we spend a day on this coast on our tours of Ireland.

It is also worth a day tour out of Belfast if you are staying in a hotel or visiting on a cruise ship.

We will strive to maximise your time in port and show you the real Ireland.

Our Belfast Tours are of an extremely high quality.

Best of all , our tours beyond Belfast make the most of your time and let you see the reals sights.

We create unique day tours all over Northern Ireland to allow you the real experience of  our island.

Our driver/guides are all local and knowledgeable

They are there to make your tour really special

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Belfast cruise ship excursions with Ireland Luxury Tours

A trip up to Belfast Castle to enjoy the spectacular views over the city and the beautiful gardens.

Followed by a visit to the Titanic Dry Dock , Drawing Office , and harbour area. We enjoyed a cup of coffee right beside the dock and took in the atmosphere.

After an overview of the city we travelled the short distance to Scrabo Tower to enjoy the views over Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula.

To finish we called at the wonderful Maypole Bar in Holywood for the famous Guinness.

And all in just over 3 hours !!!

A great option for cruise ship passengers.

Check our other Ireland tours options….

Until their defeat at the Battle of Kinsale in 1601, the county was dominated by the Maguire family. Following this battle and the Flight of the Earls, the lands formerly held by the Gaelic chieftains were confiscated and given to settlers from England and Scotland. After the Government of Ireland Act (1920), Fermanagh came under the control of the Northern Ireland Parliament.

Fermanagh is known for the Belleek pottery company, established in 1857, which produces a world-famous hand-painted porcelain. Tourist attractions include the Marble Arch, a natural limestone bridge near Enniskillen, and the monastic site on Devenish Island, founded by St. Molaise in the sixth culture, fishing, forestry, and tourism. The country’s capital is Enniskillen, famed as a center of Protestant resistance to King James II in the 1680’s. One of the Irish regiments in the British army before and during World War I was named the Enniskillen Dragoons, after this town.

On our 7 day tour of Ireland we visit Devenish on the way up North from Galway.

It is also accessible from your cruise ship on a day tour out of Belfast.

Ireland Luxury Tours ……..making it happen for you.