There’s lots to do in the North as you can see. The village of Bushmills is home to the world’s oldest whiskey distillery, which is well worth touring. A night at this Inn is highly recommended.īushmills Inn, a 4-star hotel, began life as a coaching Inn in the 1600s. I stayed overnight there a number of years ago and told the front desk staff how much we enjoyed the hotel and the visit and they were very pleased to hear it. The staff was exceptionally gracious in the restaurant and in the hotel lobby. When I last visited the Giants Causeway, a friend and I stopped for a delicious fresh seafood lunch at the Bushmills Inn in a nearby town. If some of the coastline looks familiar, it could well have been featured in a Game of Thrones’ episode, many of which were filmed there. And, they take credit cards, so I can’t blame shopping for my trouble exiting the parking lot. When they heard our American accents, though, the gatekeepers just smiled and let us through.Īs a side note, the gift shop at The Giants Causeway is exceptional. We nearly got stuck at an attraction one year without enough pounds sterling to exit the parking lot. Potential visitors definitely need to check in advance to make sure their destinations are open and accepting visitors.Īnd do remember that currency in the North is the pound sterling and not the euro. There are a number of National Trust properties – like Mount Stewart - in Northern Ireland, but COVID-19 virus has limited entry and access to many. And then, off to the coast for The Giants Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (which I watched my sons cross as I waited nervously on safe ground) and the ruins of Dunluce Castle. Near the coast on the way up, you’ll find the Glens of Antrim and the St. Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is a popular tourist destination. While everyone in Northern Ireland has done their bit, our NHS staff, from emergency services to healthcare workers are on the front line dealing with the spread of coronavirus, and this is our way of saying thank you to our local heroes for their hard work and bravery.” … As one of Belfast’s symbols, we are always keen to play our part and reflect the city’s spirit. “We are absolutely delighted to open our doors again. There is much rich history in the North and so much to see, in addition to just the top attraction, the Titanic exhibit in Belfast, which has just reopened, with Judith Owens, the chief executive of Titanic Belfast, commenting: My sister, her daughter, and I shared one large room and we were very comfortable. Dinner there featured locally sourced fish, meat, and vegetables and was excellent. The historic 35-bedroom hotel was once owned by Sir Winston Churchill and is within striking distance of Titanic Belfast and The Giant's Causeway, a pretty perfect location. Our first hotel out of Dublin was The Londonderry Arms Hotel in the little coastal village of Carnlough in Co. We’ve taken that drive a number of times and stayed at hotels and B&Bs along the way. If you head north out of Dublin, the coastal route is absolutely breathtaking in any weather. To paraphrase a well-known saying, we say “Go North, young man, go North.” Beautiful Northern Ireland tends to be overlooked by too many travelers and more’s the pity because there’s so much to see and do there.
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