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The capital of Northern Ireland. The name derives from the Irish, Beal Feirsde, meaning “mouth of the river”. In the nineteenth century, Belfast was Ireland’s main industrial city and, since 1921, capital of Northern Ireland. Although a settlement had existed since the seventh century, the town was founded by Sir Aurthur Chichester in 1603 for English and [...]
If you are on a tour of Ireland , and find yourself in Belfast on a Sunday , then here are a few things to consider…… Rehearsed Readings at the Ulster Hall : 11/4/10 Tinderbox Theatre Company “KINGFISHERS CATCH” by Robin Glendenning , 18/4/10 Jigsaw Theatre Company “LANCIATORE , THE JUGGLING MAN” by Paul Kennedy , 25/4/10 [...]
DAY ONE : Fly into Dublin. Ireland Luxury Tours driver/guide will meet you at airport. Travel to Cork. (approx 3 hour drive). Book into the Hayfield Manor Hotel http://www.hotels.com/ho182169/hayfield-manor-hotel-cork-ireland/ for 2 nights. DAY TWO : Visit the English Market in Cork http://www.theenglishmarket.ie/ and historic Kinsale http://www.kinsale.ie/ DAY THREE : Travel to Galway visiting Cliffs of Moher http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/ [...]
St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March, is the date when millions of people around the world, celebrate Ireland’s Patron Saint. Why not celebrate this date with us in Northern Ireland at one of the many events, celebrations and activities being organized. Belfast – A colourful carnival parade (12 noon) from City Hall to Custom House Square, where there will be a [...]
SAINT PATRICKS DAY CARNIVAL – BELFAST CITY CENTRE 17TH MARCH 2010 Celebrate St. Patricks day with a carnival through the city of Belfast and a free concert featuring a mix of pop and traditional music. This is an event that would suit all the family. Then enjoy a pint of Guinness in the world famous Crown [...]
Ireland is the farthest outpost of Europe in the west. Isolated in ancient times from the rest of the continent – the Romans never even reached the island – Ireland, through commerce with Celtic British and Gualish scholars, developed its own culture and civilization, nost notably the great flowering of art and architecture in the [...]