Monthly Archives: October 2013

Derry and On To County Donegal

After a restful night at the Strand Hill in Port Stewart, and a marvelous Irish breakfast prepared by Ernestine and her crew, we loaded up our magic carpet and headed out to Derry.  Actually, Sean loaded up the Vagatron, we … Continue reading

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Carrick-A-Rede and the Giants Causeway

Leaving the village of Carnlough behind, we drove to the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge.   http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Carrick-a-Rede-Rope-Bridge-Antrim-Northern-Ireland-Ballintoy-Ballycastle-P2829 The stop at Carrick-A-Rede was our introduction to the dramatic coastal line of northern and western Ireland.  Combine the many shades of green of the countryside … Continue reading

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County Antrim and Carnlough

We left Belfast for the coast of County Antrim, arriving in the village of Carnlough (from the Irish Carnlach, which means Place of Cairns) late afternoon.  Dropping our luggage at the hotel, we set off on the first of many … Continue reading

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Belfast: A Divided City – Shankill Road and The Falls Road

We began our short tour of the divided city of Belfast with a visit to a housing development in the Protestant Shankill Road area.  The murals on the walls of the buildings are among the most photographed in Ireland.  They point … Continue reading

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