A few weeks ago I spent a weekend in the city of Armagh, approximately an hour's drive from Belfast. It's a city I've never visited before and I admit I'm slightly embarrassed by that fact. Then again, I suppose, having no family or friend connections to the place, it hadn't been on my radar. All…
Two weekends ago, we took a short break to the picturesque town of Carlingford. Situated on Ireland's ancient East coast, on the edge of Carlingford lough, and with the impressive backdrop of Slieve Foy, the town is just over 100 miles from Belfast (about 75 minutes drive) and a short distance over the border that…
We love to get away at this time of year for a short break, just before autumn ends and winter takes over. Our destination this October was Rathlin Island, which lies approximately six miles to the north of Ballycastle off the north coast. Rich in history, flora and wildlife (seals, puffins and the elusive golden…
As I mentioned in a previous post, we spent a lovely weekend in the Strangford Lough area a few weeks back. As well as trips further afield, I really enjoy mini breaks close to home..it's a chance to get away from it all for a while without the hassle of airports. You can just throw a…
Just a few weeks ago, we took a short break to the western shores of Strangford Lough in County Down, an area of outstanding natural beauty dotted with pretty villages en route. One such village we visited was Strangford itself, (from Old Norse meaning 'strong fjord'), nestled at the mouth of the lough. We were…
Gleno is a tiny, picturesque village located in the glens of Antrim. It's home to a beautiful waterfall and that was my destination last Saturday on St Patrick's Day. The day, it has to be said, was bitterly cold and as I made my way along the coastal route from Belfast, the sea was distinctly…
On the Sunday of our little trip Into the West, we decided to head further north along the Fanad peninsula in Donegal to Port Salon. Being a traveller of an incidental nature, I hadn't really looked at the route. After checking out of our hotel, we just got into our car and followed the road signs.…
