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 in both 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
Belfast has experienced an influx of au courant and internationally influenced restaurants, bistros, wine bars, and—as in Dublin—European-style...read more
Things To Do in Northern Ireland
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals 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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Located on the Antrim coast, the small town of Bushmills lays claim to the world's oldest distillery. Today, its name is synonymous with the... Read more
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Northern Ireland's historic conflict between Catholic and Protestant, Irish and English, had its roots in the first Norman incursions in the... 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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In Northern Ireland they say the Protestants make the money and the Catholics make the art, and as with all clichés, there is some truth... Read more
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Trip Ideas, News
On March 31—one hundred years to the day on which construction of the RMS Titanic was completed... Read more
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