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This beautiful landscape is steeped in a rich history, beginning with Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements, continuing through the 12th Century rule of the MacDermot Clan and up to the 1600’s when the Lough Key lands were granted to an English family under the Cromwellian settlement. The Kings resided at Rockingham, as their estate was known, until 1957 when a Read more…

The Dublin Pass is your passport to Dublin offering you FREE ENTRY to 27 top visitor attractions, transport from the airport to the city with Aircoach and access to over 25 special offers and discounts in shops, restaurants, leisure pursuits, tours and much more! Using smart card technology the Dublin Pass allows the visitor the freedom to explore the city Read more…

Established in 1857 Belleek Pottery holds a very special place in the cultural and commercial heritage of County Fermanagh. Nestling on the banks of the River Erne this imposing building is home to the world famous Belleek Fine Parian china and also to one of Irelands top five visitor attractions. The building which, up until 1988, was used to produce Read more…

Dunluce Castle is sited dramatically close to the edge of a headland, along the North Antrim coast. Surrounded by jaw dropping coastal scenery, this medieval castle stands where an early Irish fort was once built and where its history can be traced back to early Christians and Vikings. Visit and take a peek at medieval Irish life! Visitor centre, shop Read more…

In 2008, Bushmills celebrates 400 years of local distilling history…a unique, unbroken whiskey-making tradition still very much alive today at the Old Bushmills Distillery. Just two miles from the spectacular Giant’s Causeway, the distillery lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty which is rich in history and folklore. At Bushmills, the visitor can observe the craft and skills of Read more…

Impressive 18th-century mansion, built in the 1770s by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire. Formerly the home of the Governor of Northern Ireland, the mansion is now the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. See the State Drawing Room, Dining Rooms and the furniture, silver from HMS Nelson. Within the grounds is Europe’s largest rhododendron bush. Read more…

Seafield Golf Club boasts an 18 hole Cliff top parkland course. Designed by internationally renowned Peter McEvoy, Seafield, on its superb coastal setting, has been constructed to the highest USGA specifications. The natural surroundings, layout and attention to detail have created playing conditions which make Seafield one of the best and most prestigious courses in the country. Our recent extensive Read more…

The luxury 5 Star Golf Resort in Ireland is nestled in the quaint village of Killenard, County Laois. It is a dream that has been realised in truly remarkable detail. This unique resort comprises of a 5 Star Laois Hotel, Conference and Exhibition Centre, the Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes co-designed 18 hole championship golf course combined with the Seve Read more…

Exploris; The Northern Ireland Aquarium, is ideally sited on the shores of a marine nature reserve and area of special scientific interest –Strangford Lough. A visit to Exploris enables the visitors to view and learn about the marine species that are indigenous to Strangford Lough and the coastline of the island. Marine communities are recreated to enable the visitor to Read more…