- – the civil rights era of the 1960s and the Free Derry/early troubles era of the 1970s. We intend to open the first phase of this museum – the Museum of Free Derry – in Summer 2006. (A temporary Bloody Sunday Centre will be open in Glenfada Park until the museum opens.) The archive will be known as the National Read more…
- The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland. It has a radical and ‘enlightenment’ foundation, and ever since has prized its independence and has maintained the principle that its resources are owned by the community for the community. It is renowned for Read more…
- Welcome to Glenarm… Welcome to Glenarm Castle and to one of Northern Ireland’s oldest estates. Home to the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim, since the early 17th century, Glenarm Castle is currently the home of Randal, Viscount Dunluce (son of the present Earl) and his wife Aurora. Today visitors can enjoy Glenarm Castle’s historic Walled Garden, open to the public Read more…
- Other highlights include: Bird Park Our recently refurbished Bird Park contains many exotic and endangered birds, including blue-bellied rollers, hornbills and white-crested turacos. Take a virtual tour of the Bird Park Giraffe and elephant enclosure Thanks to a successful European breeding programme, the zoo is home to a large herd of Rothchild’s giraffes. A total of 28 giraffes have been Read more…
- Welcome to An Droichead Based in south Belfast, five minutes walk from Belfast’s city centre, An Droichead is at the cutting edge in provision of the Irish language and culture. Lárionad an Droichid is a modern, multi-award winning, purpose built, cultural centre boasting a state of the Art music and arts venue, exhibition space and community facility. The centre has Read more…
- An Cultúrlann on its three floors, contains space for artistic and theatrical expression, a cafe, a tourist information office, community radio and the north’s largest dedicated Irish Language and media book and gift shop. An Cultúrlann is the jewel in the crown of Belfast’s emerging Gaeltacht Quarter. Live traditional and contemporary music sessions, poetry readings, concerts, workshops and the children’s Read more…
- Don’t miss â– Hire a boat and explore the islands. â– Have a go at coarse angling or pike fishing. â– Enjoy woodland walks and nature trails. Making the most of your day Regular guided walks by our conservation warden. Eco club for children during the summer holidays. Enjoy a Cot Trip on Bank Holiday Mondays. Dogs: Dogs on leads only Opening times Read more…
- It has the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Ireland. In addition to the reserve, the site contains a Coffee shop, gift and book shop, an exhibition area, hides, woodland walks, events and activities, free parking, and a picnic area. Castle Espie was officially opened as a Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust centre by Lady Scott on 4 May Read more…
- The museum is an outstandingly original visitor attraction which has been completely re-imagined and designed focusing on a fun and interactive visitor experience. While remaining true to the ethos of a wax museum, The National Wax Museum Plus presents a snap shot of Irish cultural heritage but with a very modern twist! Visitors to the museum are taken on a Read more…
- Welcome to the Portaferry Marina Portaferry Marina is owned and managed by Portaferry Regeneration Ltd. Strangford Lough is one of only three Marine Nature Reserves in the British Isles and is the largest Sea Lough in Europe. It offers stunning scenery and superb recreational boating opportunities. The villages of Portaferry and Strangford face each other across ‘The Narrows’ where the Read more…
