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Newtownards Priory

Newtownards Priory was a medieval Dominican priory founded by the Savage family around 1244 in the town of Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. These substantial remains are the only ones of their type in Northern Ireland.

February 9, 2022No CommentRead More

Groomsport Coastal Village

The beautiful village of Groomsport, just ten minutes from Bangor, is best known for it’s picturesque harbour that was once a major fishing port and it’s two fishermans cottages known as Cockle Row.

February 4, 20224 CommentsRead More

Andrew Jackson Cottage

A traditional thatched Ulster -Scots farmhouse built in 1750’s.
The Andrew Jackson Cottage at Carrickfergus, highlights the strong connection between Carrickfergus, America and Ulster-Scots, as well as telling the story of Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of USA, whose parents emigrated to America from Carrickfergus in 1765.

December 7, 20212 CommentsRead More

Galway City Museum

A spacious, modern building, situated in the heart of Galway on the banks of the River Corrib, overlooking the famous Spanish Arch. The Museum houses a variety of permanent and touring exhibitions dealing with archaeology, local history, art & craft.

September 1, 2020No CommentRead More

Belleek Castle

Set in 1,000 acres of woodland & forestry, on the banks of the River Moy in the beautiful County of Mayo in Ireland. Belleek Castle is historical and romantic and extends a warm welcome to travellers and visitors seeking the good life and to enjoy the facilities of this ancestral home of the Earl of Arran.

July 27, 20205 CommentsRead More

Antrim Town

Antrim is the county town of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Antrim is a small town not frequently visited by tourists, yet it is one of the more historic towns in Northern Ireland with many interesting sights and buildings of historic note.

March 19, 2020No CommentRead More