Northern Ireland Travel Guide
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Legend has it that a millennium ago a seafaring chieftain caught sight of the green shores of Northern Ireland, and offered the land to whichever of his two sons would be first to lay a hand upon it. As the two rivals rowed toward shore in separate boats, one began to draw ahead, whereupon the other drew his sword, cut off his own hand, and hurled it onto the beach—and so, by blood and sacrifice, gained the province. To this day the coat of arms of Northern Ireland bears the severed limb: the celebrated "Red Hand of Ulster."
Northern Ireland Hotels
Major hotel chains based both in the republic and abroad have invested in Northern Ireland's cities. In Belfast's environs you can also choose from the...read more
Northern Ireland Restaurants
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Things To Do in Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland Experiences
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Belfast, Gateway City: As the locals put it,"Despite what you've probably heard, Belfast is not what you expect"—so get ready to love this... Read more
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Most of Belfast's landmarks were built during the reign of Queen Victoria. Once considered unappealing—"Victorian Grisly" was the epithet... Read more
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Belfast City Sightseeing runs an open-top bus tour through Belfast. The Belfast City Tour (£12.50) covers the City Hall, Albert Clock... Read more
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Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau. Walking tours of Derry's city walls leave from the Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau and last just over... Read more
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The origins of Belleek china are every bit as romantic as the Belleek blessing plates traditionally given to brides and grooms on their wedding... Read more
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The Historic Belfast tour provides the chance to explore Belfast on foot. En route you will find out about the city's origins and its Victorian... Read more
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