Travelling to Belfast? You’ve a number of options – by road, sea, rail and air. Flying is the quickest and most hassle free way to get there. We’ve put together a few tips on how to get to the cheapest flights to Belfast to save you a few pounds. Belfast is serviced by two airports, the George Best Belfast City Airport, which is located just 2 miles from the city centre, and Belfast International Airport, situated that bit further away, approximately 13 miles west of the city centre. Direct flights …
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Killarney – The Top 10 Pubs You Need To Visit
Killarney has about 50 pubs, so it’s no wonder that this little town in the south west of Ireland is one of the top nightlife destinations in the country! This is quite a number considering that Killarney is a small town, so you’re sure to find something to suit your taste. From traditional Irish pubs to lively disco bars, Killarney is sure to not disappoint. Here’s a list of our top 10, where to find them and what to expect… · The Danny Mann – Craic agus ceol! The Danny …
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How to Use Belfast’s Metro Service
A great way to get from A to B in Belfast is to use the city’s metro. This is Belfast’s answer to a bus service and covers all corners of the city. So sit back, relax, and let the metro take you there! Belfast’s metro service operates a ’12 Quality Bus Corridor’ system also know as QBC. The metro also offers other additional routes, including a nightlink service, and there are 5 bus stations scattered throughout the city. The 12 main Corridors within the Metro… Antrim Road – Metro 1 Shore …
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10 Most Historical Pubs in Belfast
No trip to Belfast would be complete without sussing out one or two of its pubs. Check out our guide to the 10 most historical pubs where you can soak up the atmosphere, be entertained with traditional music, meet the locals, have a bite to eat, and of course sample a pint of the black stuff! McHugh’s Bar: McHugh’s is one of the oldest bars and buildings in Belfast. Established in 1711, it’s now a Grade A Listed Building. It’s located right in the centre of Belfast on Queen’s Square, just …
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5 Romantic Reasons to Visit Cork this Valentines Day
With its stunning landscape, endless activities and welcoming towns and villages, County Cork is a great place for a short break at any time of the year. But head to Ireland’s largest county for Valentines Day and you’ll discover uniquely romantic side to the region – check out our 5 reasons for making Cork your destination this Valentine’s Day. Stay in a country house hotel… If you check into a country house hotel you really can’t go wrong. They hit all the right buttons with their ”olde worlde” charm and …
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All You Need to Know About the January Sales in Dublin
January usually spells sale time for bargain hunting shoppers, and Dublin is a great place to begin your quest for a discount deal. We check out the top reasons why a visit to Ireland’s capital city is just right for those seeking cut-price deals as major retailers start slashing their prices! You’d think we’d all be sick to the back teeth of shops by the time Christmas Eve comes! These days though the sales don’t wait for January – the turkey is barely digested when the sale signs go up, …
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Top 7 Art Galleries in Belfast
Visiting Belfast? Whether it’s for the cheap shopping or countless attractions, Belfast has something for everyone. And if fine art and paintings is your fancy, Belfast has plenty of top art galleries that you can browse through at your leisure. These are our “‘Top 7 Art Galleries in Belfast”: The Mullan Gallery… Located on the Lisburn Road, the Mullan Gallery is a wonderful place to drop in and visit. It’s known for its promotion and support of local artists. Featuring mainly Irish art, the gallery has great interest in sculpture …
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Top 5 Titanic Tours of Belfast
Whether it’s an interactive trail of key Titanic sites, a walking tour, being driven in a luxury Mercedes or a boat trip around Belfast Harbour, we have all the ”ins and outs” on the best Titanic tours to take? Some include a guided tour of the historic Harland & Wolff Shipyard, but what all promise is to give you an insight into the construction and maiden voyage of the most famous cruise liner in history. Titanic Tours Belfast… This is a really good tour and the price includes picking you …
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Belfast – Birthplace of the Titanic
Belfast has a huge heritage in the ship building trade. The most famous ship in history, ”The Titanic” was actually built here at the Harland and Wolff shipyard, once the world’s largest shipyard. So if you’re headed to Belfast you might want to learn a thing or two about the legendary passenger liner that sank on her maiden voyage. History of the Titanic… In 1907 the shipping firm White Star Line commissioned Harland and Wolff, the Belfast Shipbuilding Company, to construct three superb steam liners that would hit new heights …
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Luas, Dublin – 5 Things You Should Know
When you visit Dublin city, you’re bound to be hopping on the Luas – Dublin’s public tram system. It’s got just two lines and is pretty easy to use. Here’s a few pointers on how it operates to make your Luas trip more enjoyable… What is the Luas? The Luas is a light rail transit system used in Dublin and operated by Veolia Transport. The Luas consists of 2 tram lines: the Red Line has 23 stops and runs from Connolly to Tallaght and the Green Line has 13 stops and …
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