Pop princess Kylie will be playing in the Odyssey Arena for four nights this June – the 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th. This is sure to be one of the most talked about shows of the year so it’s not to be missed! The pint-sized pop icon has not played in Belfast since the 1980′s so her long-awaited concerts this Summer will mark a incredible return for the just-turned 40 year old who battled cancer recently. This celebrated pop singer has been performing for a remarkable 20 successful years and …
Read more
Avril Lavigne at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Canadian rock-chic Avril Lavigne has extended her ‘Best Dame Tour 2008′ to include one extra concert at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast city on Saturday 7th June. Avril Lavigne shot to fame with such songs as Complicated, Sk8er Boi and Im With You when she released her debut album ‘Let Go’ in 2002. Her third studio album ‘Best Damn Thing’ was released back in April 2007 and has had huge success selling about 4.5 million copies worldwide!! The first single from the album ‘Girlfriend‘ was released in several languages like …
Read more
About Belfast
Belfast city has emerged from a long and troubled history as one of the top destinations in Europe for a city break. It has undergone some rejuvenation and revival in the last few years and is now a lively, buzzing cosmopolitan city that’s packed with things to see and do. In 2007, the Observer and Guardian voted Belfast city as runner up in a travel award in the “Favourite UK city” category, coming second only to Edinburgh. This highlights the fact that Belfast is attracting steadily growing numbers year after …
Read more
Belfast City Hall
Probably the city’s most famous landmark, Belfast City Hall is the centre point of Donegall Square, the city’s main shopping district, in the heart of Belfast. Features include the Great Dome, impressive marble structures, stained glass windows and landscaped gardens spanning an acre and a half. Read on for more… Building of City Hall began in 1898 after Belfast was awarded the status of a ‘city’ by Queen Victoria and was completed in 1906. Features of this classic Renaissance style building include a 173 feet high marble dome topped with …
Read more
Belfast for Shopping
With the major retail outlets now well established in Belfast, shopping breaks to the city are growing in popularity. We suss out the top shopping areas of Belfast from city centre streets to out-of-town shopping centres to give you the low down on how to shop smartly in Belfast. Belfast is a great place to go shopping with loads of high street stores and designer outlets. Whether you’re looking for top bargains, designer clothes, the latest high street trends, antiques or just a souvenir of the city, there’s an endless …
Read more
Def Leppard and Whitesnake at the Odyssey Arena
Two of the 80′s biggest rock n’ roll legends, Def Leppard and Whitesnake, will take to the stage at the Odyssey Arena on Saturday June 21st this year. Rock fans everywhere dig out those skinny jeans and just watch and enjoy what’s billed to be Belfast’s highlight of the summer! About the bands Def Leppard, originally from Sheffield, first came together in 1977 and were hugely successful in the 1980′s selling over 65 million albums (Pyromania and Hysteria) worldwide. Whitesnake, also a British, multi million album selling heavy metal band, …
Read more
Kilmainham Gaol
Delve into Ireland’s turbulent history with a visit to Dublin’s Kilmainham Gaol. Check out our guide to one of the most poignant places you’re likely to visit in Ireland – we’ll give you some background information on the gaol’s history, it’s famous prisoners, how to get there and much more. Kilmainham Gaol is located on Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 and is a designated National Monument. It was extensively renovated in the 1960′s by a group of volunteers and re-opened as a museum by a former inmate and then President …
Read more
Dublin Zoo
For a fun-filled family day in Dublin, why not pop out to Dublin Zoo at the Phoenix Park? Located north of the city centre, Dublin Zoo has been drawing visitors for decades – find out about the top attractions at the zoo, opening times, how to get there and much more! If you’re wondering what to do with the kids in Dublin the zoo is always a great day out! You’ll actually see their faces light up as they pass enclosures of elephants, giraffes, gorillas, lions and zebras. The city farm …
Read more
Galway International Oyster Festival
Both the humble oyster and Guinness are in high demand this September when the Galway International Oyster Festival takes place from Thursday 25th September to Sunday the 28th September. This hugely popular event annually attracts thousands to the west of Ireland for a few days of oyster tasting and partying – check out our guide to this year’s festivities With four fantastic days and nights of oyster tasting the 54th Galway International Oyster Festival kicks off on Thursday the 25th of September with the Guinness Irish Oyster Opening Championships. However …
Read more
Clifden bed and breakfasts Ireland
Clifden is a picturesque town located on the west coast of County Galway about 80km north west of Galway city. It’s known as the ‘Capital of Connemara’ as it’s the largest town in the beautiful Connemara area, so it’s a popular stop off for visitors touring the area.. Connemara is a region of County Galway, which claims to be “one of the last unspoilt areas in Ireland”. It’s famous for its diverse landscape of bogs, mountains, rivers, dramatic coastline, sandy beaches, green fields and wilderness. As well as offering a …
Read more
