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Visit Northern Ireland and Embrace a Giant Spirit with the Northern Ireland Spirits Trail

Hit the trail and embark on a unique distillery-led experience – Visit Northern Ireland Spirits Trail – Embrace A Giant Spirit Northern Ireland’s time-honoured craft of distilling some of the finest spirits in the world is set to be showcased in a unique way with the launch of the Northern Ireland Spirits Trail. On the trail, visitors …

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The Ultimate Irish Bucket List – The Best Day Trips on The Island of Ireland

Are you guilty of wasting your weekends and your days off? I am, despite having quite a large Irish bucket list. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sleep in at the weekend, but you can’t do that every weekend, or you shouldn’t anyway. Whether your interests lie in extreme adventures, cultural exhibitions or …

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The best hotel for a romantic weekend in Northern Ireland – Clandeboye Lodge

Northern Ireland is stunningly beautiful, and it’s no wonder that it’s a popular destination for romantic getaways. Whether you’re planning a romantic retreat for Valentine’s Day or have a special anniversary approaching, ramp up the romance with a stay at Clandeboye Lodge. A peaceful and romantic settingClandeboye Lodge’s woodland setting makes it a sanctuary for …

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A Unique Wedding Venue in Northern Ireland – Clandeboye Lodge

If you’re looking for a unique and alternative wedding venue in Northern Ireland, look no further than Clandeboye Lodge. Just 15 minutes from Belfast city centre yet surrounded by the lavish greenery of the Clandeboye Estate in Bangor, County Down, it’s the perfect place to say ‘I do’. The 19th century schoolhouse sets the stage …

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Cuilcagh Boardwalk Launches New Online Car Park Booking System

The new, streamlined website will offer visitors three-hour slots to ascend the mountain and aims to help conserve Northern Ireland’s largest blanket bog Friday 30th April: This Saturday, 1st May, Cuilcagh Boardwalk will launch a brand new, easy-to-use online car park booking system for members of the public. The booking system will operate on a first-come-first-serve basis …

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24 Hours in Belfast, Grand Central, The Seahorse Restaurant & The Titanic – Taste Travel Guide

What used to called Belfast Central is now known as Belfast Lanyon place, but the buzz in the city’s main train station is easily recognised and picked up on. I am back in Belfast for a full 24 hours – an overnighter, a morning, and an afternoon before I revisit Lanyon Place for the express …

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Ever been accused of living in a bubble? Visit Finn Lough Resort and sleep in one!

Always on the look out for new and exciting experiences, an advertisement for Finn Lough Resort whetted our appetite enough to make us want to find out more. Visiting the website, we knew right away that if we were going we wanted to stay in one of the bubble-domes. Booking about two months in advance …

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Discover Fermanagh this Summer – Fermanagh Set To Welcome Even More Visitors In 2019!

FERMANAGH Lakeland Tourism has announced that it expects to receive more visitors than ever from across Ireland in 2019, as it encourages holidaymakers to experience a range of events and activities that are taking place in the Lakeland county over the coming months. Visitor numbers in Fermanagh have been steadily increasing year on year with …

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Looking for the Perfect Road Trip? Neil Delamare Explores the Essential Ingredients

Have you ever daydreamed of hopping in the car, putting your favourite music on and exploring Ireland? New research has shown that almost three-quarters of Irish people like to use a road trip to spend time with their nearest and dearest. Across Ireland, 67% of people are happy to go on a road trip lasting …

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Wonderful Wedding Venues

This Luxury Venue has Just Been Named Ireland’s Best Four Star Resort

Celebrations were in full swing at Galgorm Resort & Spa this week, as the luxury hotel in Northern Ireland was awarded another prestigious accolade. In a black-tie ceremony at The Lyrath Hotel, which was attended by over 600 guests, the resort was named ‘Ireland’s Best Four Star Resort’ at the Gold Medal Awards. Run by …

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Northern Ireland Road Trip

Northern Ireland by Road – Driving The Causeway Coastal Route

Northern Ireland is absolutely beautiful and the Causeway coast was named Lonely Planet’s best region in the world to visit in 2018. With this in mind and also because my ventures up north have been shockingly sparse, I decided to head off on a Northern Ireland road trip with my friend Niamh over the June …

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Royal Wedding

This 5-Star Hotel is Celebrating The Royal Wedding With a Decadent Selection of Treats

The upcoming royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is set to be the talk of the town when the pair tie the knot next weekend. Fuelling the appetite of Royal wedding fans, Northern Ireland’s luxurious Lough Erne Resort has designed a special menu for the occasion. Guests and visitors to the 5-star venue …

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Chef Rob Curley to Represent Northern Ireland at Minature Pinxtos Congress in Spain

Chef Rob Curley runs Slemish Market Supper Club, a fun, creative and innovative pop-up dining experience, which utilises produce from Slemish Market Garden in Ballymena and the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland. Chef Rob has over 20 years experience in the restaurant trade, having worked previously in Michelin starred L’Ecrivain and Shanahans On The …

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Irish Road Trip

Tourism Ireland’s New TV Ad Has us Craving an Irish Road Trip

Tourism Ireland’s latest ad campaign has given us a serious case of wanderlust and has us craving an Irish road trip. The short video features a number of beautiful Irish destinations, including the Wild Atlantic Way, Northern Ireland, Ireland’s Ancient East, Dublin and Belfast. Also highlighting a number of activities, the video shows clips of …

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Game of Thrones Ballygally Castle

Teatime is Coming – Brace Yourself for this Epic Game of Thrones-Themed Afternoon Tea

Let yourself escape into the realms of Game of Thrones when you visit Ballygally Castle. A unique Afternoon Tea awaits in Co. Antrim, which you can avail of from £75 per person. The themed menu features a selection of savoury and sweet delights that pay homage to the hugely successful HBO TV series. From Jon …

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Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink

Watch: Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink Celebrates Year of Success

Nobody is going to forget Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink in a hurry – it’s been a lip-smacking, thirst-satisfying taste sensation. The resounding success was highlighted last night during an event in the Ulster Museum Belfast celebrating the impact and achievements of the 12-month-long initiative, which was aimed at putting food and drink …

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THE SEARCH IS ON TO FIND NI’S NEW SIGNATURE DISH:

The Search is on to Find Northern Ireland’s New Signature Dish

In a new initiative launched today, Tourism NI has tasked four of Northern Ireland’s top chefs to create three brand new locally-inspired dishes, one of which will be named as Northern Ireland’s New Signature Dish. Northern Ireland’s New Signature Dish search is part of the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016 celebrations and …

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