Nowadays, when mentioning the history of the Shankill Road many people automatically think back to the feud between the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Ulster Defence Association, however there is so much more to it than meets the eye. Though nowadays, Shankill Road is celebrated for its exquisite shopping centre and pleasant residential areas it [...]
One of Belfast’s most symbolic landmarks, which is featured on many of the great Belfast tours, has been left standing for at least another year in honour of the famous Good Friday Agreement. This agreement took place just fifteen years ago to provide the Catholic and Protestant communities with division, security and above all, peace. [...]
In the ship industry’s latest and arguably most controversial move to date a tribute to the historical Titanic ship is being built in China and financed by Australian billionaire Clive Palmer as part of a project named simply as the Titanic 2. Palmer launched the project ‘out of love’ for the design and the philosophy [...]
Take a right from the iconic Giants Causeway and just a few short miles down the road is the infamous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge – once you have navigated the 1km winding coastal walk, that is, which promises stunning views and beautiful scenery. The rope bridge, which is well known across the world, sits on the [...]
For many people booking a trip to Northern Ireland, making time to take the Giants Causeway Tour is high on the To-Do List. Not only is it a beautiful and natural sight to behold, but it’s steeped in history and, according to legend, you get to walk where giants once walked. The Giants Causeway Tour [...]
During your Giants Causeway Tour why not pop along to the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge, just nine miles from where the Giants Causeway Tours take place? The Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge can be found between Ballycastle and Balintoy along the famous North Antrim Coast. As we said it is only nine miles from where the Giant Causeway [...]
In November 1986 The Giants Causeway was included in the list of World Heritage sites, the first of its kind to receive recognition in Ireland. But why was the Giants Causeway made a world heritage site? For an attraction or site to attain world heritage status it must meet the UNSECOs criterion which is as [...]
Visiting Northern Ireland? Book your place on a Derry tour – whether you have heard of it or not – and you’ll soon come to realise what a great decision it was. Your guided tour allows you to explore the city and soak up all the history surrounding it. Second only to the capital in [...]
As one of the world’s most beautiful heritage sites, it is hard to not mistake The Giants Causeway for something a little grander – like, the eighth wonder of the word for a start! Not only is it a spectacular view, but its makes for a wonderful family day out, fill of history and culture. [...]
The Giants Causeway in Antrim is one of the most beautiful world heritage sites, steeped in iconic viewpoints, historic value and is a place of interest for tourists from across the world, every day. The fantastic scenes you will witness on the Giants Causeway tour are shrouded in myth and legend that make for a [...]