When planning a day trip or excursion in today’s digital world, we generally tend to use the internet to research what is best to do. We also find ourselves consulting with others for their opinions and views on activities and jaunts, and end up basing our decisions on the outcome of this research. Belfast tourist [...]
One of the most notorious historical events of the 20th century, the sinking of the HMS Titanic was a tragedy which took the lives of over 1, 500 passengers, gaining international prominence and spawning urban legends and tales which still remain to this today. As a result its docking station in Belfast is a popular [...]
Plaques and pledges have been designed by students in 70 schools across Londonderry to create a new ‘pathway for peace’ which demonstrates the community’s commitment to, and eternal hope for peace. The plaques were original pieces of artwork from each and every school that took part, which are to be displayed alongside the 25 word [...]
With a population of 3 million, Belfast is a city on the rise, with plenty of history, culture, and lots to see and do for both adults and children. It’s no wonder Belfast is a popular hotspot on many Northern Ireland tours, helped by how the city hosts a variety of events to enjoy throughout [...]
If you are visiting Belfast any time soon, do not be alarmed. A giant seahorse statue has just been unveiled in the heart of the city, made entirely from stainless steel. The sculpture was commissioned and created by Ralf Sander to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Belfast Harbour. Standing proud at 26 feet tall [...]
The Emerald Isle is a mystical land with a rich Gaelic history, full of ancient traditions and superstitions. It is this history and ancient culture that makes the country such an intriguing and eclectic mix of past and present. Despite having embraced the modernity of the 21st century, Ireland has not abandoned or forgotten the [...]
If there is one thing Ireland knows it’s how to make a phenomenal whiskey and a prime example of their proficiency is the legendary Bushmills whiskey. The Old Bushmills Distillery was officially registered in 1784, though Bushmills had been distilling for over a century by then. Even today, Bushmills is very much a part of [...]
Played by the bandmaster of the famous ship, a violin used on the Titanic is estimated to be sold for £400,000 at a British auction. As part of a seven year in-depth investigation, the iconic instrument even went under a CT scan to prove its authenticity before it could be sold as a key piece [...]
When the parents of six year old Douglas Spedden rushed to their cabin to retrieve their son as the Titanic began to tilt on that fateful night in 1912, they didn’t expect that their son would be sound asleep. Through the sound of the iceberg crashing, the ship’s engines grinding and passengers panicking, Douglas has [...]
Like Italy’s leaning tower of Pisa, Belfast takes pride the Albert Memorial Clock and recognises it as a symbol of beauty and history that shouldn’t be forgotten. Established in 1865, the clock was built in an Italian gothic fashion in honour of Queen Victoria’s consort, none other than Price Albert. Due to being 113ft tall, [...]
