We visited Giant's Causeway and the surrounding area while we stopped in Belfast
Giant's Causeway is an area of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns resulting from a volcanic eruption
Ireland, as green as advertised
County Antrim is one of the six counties that form Northern Ireland
Bushmills is the location of the Old Bushmills Distillery (1608) the oldest distillery in the world.
Some of the finest coast scenery in the world is found in this area of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has been for many years the site of a violent and bitter ethno-political conflict
Nationalists who are predominantly Catholic and want it to be unified with the Republic of Ireland
Unionists who are predominantly Protestant and want it to remain part of the United Kingdom
Unionists are in the majority in Northern Ireland, though Nationalists do represent a significant minority
Dunluce Castle is one of the most extensive ruins of a medieval castle on the island of Ireland
Dunluce Castle served as the seat for the Earl of Antrim until 1690
It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway was named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom
GC is located about 2miles north of the town of Bushmills in County Antrim along the NE coast
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a National Nature Reserve in 1987
It's the centerpoint of famous photos, notably the cover of the Led Zeppelin album Houses of the Holy.
Protestants want Northern Ireland to stay part of the UK
Many Catholics desire a greater connection with the Republic of Ireland
World's smallest church, located on the coast of N. Ireland
World's smallest church, located on the coast of N. Ireland
The two opposing views of British unionism and Irish nationalism are linked to deeper cultural divisions
The national anthem played at state events in Northern Ireland is God Save The Queen
At some events, the Londonderry Air, (Danny Boy), may be played as a neutral, unofficial, substitute.
Northern Ireland has traditionally had an industrial economy, most notably in shipbuilding
Tourism also plays a big role in the local economy
A famous bridge that was supposed to be scary to cross, but didn't live up to the hype
One of the most beautiful places we've ever visited
Michael, Nikki and Layla
We visited Giant's Causeway and the surrounding area while we stopped in Belfast
Giant's Causeway is an area of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns resulting from a volcanic eruption
Ireland, as green as advertised
County Antrim is one of the six counties that form Northern Ireland
Bushmills is the location of the Old Bushmills Distillery (1608) the oldest distillery in the world.
Some of the finest coast scenery in the world is found in this area of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has been for many years the site of a violent and bitter ethno-political conflict
Nationalists who are predominantly Catholic and want it to be unified with the Republic of Ireland
Unionists who are predominantly Protestant and want it to remain part of the United Kingdom
Unionists are in the majority in Northern Ireland, though Nationalists do represent a significant minority
Dunluce Castle is one of the most extensive ruins of a medieval castle on the island of Ireland
Dunluce Castle served as the seat for the Earl of Antrim until 1690
It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Giant's Causeway was named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom
GC is located about 2miles north of the town of Bushmills in County Antrim along the NE coast
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a National Nature Reserve in 1987
It's the centerpoint of famous photos, notably the cover of the Led Zeppelin album Houses of the Holy.
Protestants want Northern Ireland to stay part of the UK
Many Catholics desire a greater connection with the Republic of Ireland
World's smallest church, located on the coast of N. Ireland
World's smallest church, located on the coast of N. Ireland
The two opposing views of British unionism and Irish nationalism are linked to deeper cultural divisions
The national anthem played at state events in Northern Ireland is God Save The Queen
At some events, the Londonderry Air, (Danny Boy), may be played as a neutral, unofficial, substitute.
Northern Ireland has traditionally had an industrial economy, most notably in shipbuilding
Tourism also plays a big role in the local economy
A famous bridge that was supposed to be scary to cross, but didn't live up to the hype
One of the most beautiful places we've ever visited
Michael, Nikki and Layla
