Nov 7, 2006 - Canoeing in Northern Ireland

No trip back to Northern Ireland would quite be complete without a dip in...I mean, on the water. We hooked up with some friends and canoed up and down the Bann one day and the Lagan River another. Lorna was busy perfecting her canoe strokes for her upcoming 4* skills test which she passed with flying colours!!! All in all, it was super fun and only a bit nippy when we both fell in!

Jul 21, 2006 - Portrush and the Antrim Coast

Today was yet another busy day. We left bright and early, heading to some ancient basalt rock formations on the Antrim Coast, known as the 'Giants Causeway'. It's a series of hexadiagonal basalt columns, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions, but the locals say the columns were formed by giants who made a bridge or causeway from Scotland to Ireland. They were pretty amazing, and we had a nice hike along the cliffs above down to the causeway. Then we headed to the Bushmills Distillery, one of the oldest whiskey distilleries in the world....

Oct 18, 2005 - Newgrange, Ireland

Raining today, off to Newgrange. Finally got there in time to visit Knowth and Newgrange. Amazing places that boggle the mind. To think that these are over 5000 years old. Drove to Bushmills in the afternoon and arrived at 6pm. Headed off to dinner at the Smugglers Arms.

Jul 24, 2005 - G;day

Hi All , Got back fron Northern Ireland yesterday. Saw the Giants causway and walked the Carrick-a-reede rope bridge. Northern Ireland is very spectacular.The coast line is beautiful. Will send photos shortly. Went to Guiness Brewery for a few more Guinness yesterday on the way home. Have seen more of Ireland than the Irish. Have see the south, noth, east and west. Are being spoit like you wouldn;t beleive. We are just on are way out. Will write soon. Having a ball.... Keep well. Love Deb and Frank xx

Apr 8, 2005 - Port Stewart

Sitting atop Northern Ireland, Port Stewart is a magic little town we mainly visited to see the famous Giant's Causway (see pic). Port Stewart turned out to be an attraction in itself, mainly due to the incredible location of the hostel near the water - the weather was fierce and so cold my camera stopped working. Super cosy in front of the wood fire in the hostel though - one of the best nights ever. The drive back to Belfast was also a highlight along the Antrim Coast. We drove along 50m high cliffs and the bus, I kid you not was getting...