Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Posted in Out and About on Sep 20th, 2011
The “Burren” in Co. Clare is famous internationally, not just because of its beautiful limestone landscape, but because of the remarkable flora of the region and its rich archaeological heritage.
Posted in Out and About on Aug 23rd, 2011
A new canoe trail has been launched from Lifford, Co. Donegal to Moville, Inishowen Peninsula via Lough Foyle, passing through Derry. The South-East offers rocky bays for kayakers through the Mourne and Cooley mountain ranges.
Posted in Out and About on Jul 1st, 2011
A beautiful new walking bridge called the Peace Bridge because it connects the Protestant [Waterside] and Catholic [Bogside] communities of Derry has been opened over the River Foyle in Derry — a must see for visitors to Derry.
Posted in Out and About on Jun 30th, 2011
The Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN will be giving away 11 trips for two to Belfast starting June 13 and running until February 1, 2012. For details go to www.titanicattraction.com, www.titanicbranson.com or www.titanicpigeonforge.com.
Posted in Out and About on Jun 28th, 2011
The Fadden More Psalter, a 1200 year old prayer book found by a turf cutter in Co. Tipperary, will go on display at the National Museum in Dublin.
Posted in Out and About on Apr 21st, 2011
Belfast City Hall is holding a photographic exhibit tracing the journey of the ‘Titanic.’ The photographs will be on display from March 31 through May 31.
Posted in Out and About on Apr 18th, 2011
Commemorations of the Hunger Strike of 1981 are being held worldwide. The men of Long Kesh are being remembered with masses, lectures and laying of wreaths on Republican plots.
Posted in Out and About on Apr 12th, 2011
A 92 mile driving route has been launched in Downpatrick linking famous sites in Armagh, Newry, Bangor and Downpatrick.
Posted in Out and About on Apr 7th, 2011
Derry City’s quays will have two new berthing facilities, making the area available for tall ships, naval ships and regattas.
Posted in Out and About on Jan 24th, 2011
DeLorean owners from all over the world will descend on Belfast to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the famed car. Up to 100 of the famous DMC-12 sports car owners will gather at the Europa Hotel in January. The car was made famous in the movie, “Back to the Future.”
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