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Long neglected by most holidaymakers , County Cavan is slowly becoming more popular. Thanks to the redevelopment of the old Ballinamore-Ballyconnell Canal , linking the mighty Shannon waterway and Lough Erne this can be a wonderful way to visit County Cavan on Ireland tours. This new Shannon-Erne waterway weaves together streams , rivers , and lakesthrough 39 [...]
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 [...]
Grace O’Malley , or Grainne Ni Mhaille (often corrupted to Granuaile ; c.1530 – 1600) , was the daughter of Owen O’Malley , chief of the West Coast Islands. Through fearless and none-too-scrupulous warfare and piracy , she made herself Queen of the Clew Bay area when he died. She effectively controlled the vigorous trade between Galway [...]
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 [...]
The largely Irish speaking town of Ballyferriter (Baile an Fheirtearaigh) is a lively little village during the summer , its beach, the beautiful Wine Strand is a great spot for swimming in the fine weather. Well worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. The little lanes running northwards from the village lead to impressive 500ft [...]
If you are thinking of visiting Ireland in 2012 our advice is to book early !!!! Next year sees the anniversary of the Titanic tradgedy in the North and the opening of the new Titanic Museum and exhibition. It is proving to be very popular and after the MTV awards Belfast is buzzing. There is a Formula [...]