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Surfing & Adventure Watersports in Donegal

Few places in the world can still boast crystal clear waters, empty stretches of golden sandy beaches, sweeping over the green fields to the purple hills of Donegal. If your idea of heaven is Atlantic breakers, rolling in on miles of spotless sands and a backdrop of yellow gorse bushes with smoke curling up from… [Continue Reading]

Hiking, Biking & Trekking Holidays in Donegal

Donegal & the Northwest Region offer hiking, biking and trekking for all ages and experience. Take the opportunity to discover one of the few remaining unspoiled landscapes in Europe. By following sign-posted routes or simply by following your instict, you can enjoy and explore a region that is truly breathtaking in its beauty and splendour.… [Continue Reading]

Carnfunnock Country Park

Originally part of the estate of Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon, the park reverted to Larne Borough Council in 1957. Many of the original features remain, including the walled garden, the ice house and the lime kilns. Campers can relax in Carnfunnock Country Park, with its many attractions, or use it as a base for touring, not… [Continue Reading]

Rowallane Garden

Rowallane Garden is a National Trust property located just outside the small town of Saintfield, County Down, Northern Ireland. Rowallane Garden is noted for its collection of azaleas and rhododendrons. Created in the 1860s by the Reverend John Moore, and his work continued with his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore from 1903, this informal garden reflects… [Continue Reading]

Castle Ward

An 18th century eccentric house with two distinct styles, Castle Ward is representative of both gothic and classical style. The 820 acre walled demesne dramatically overlooks Srangford Lough and has miles of walking/biking trails. The dual architecture, reflecting the differing tastes of Lord Bangor and his wife. While the entrance side of the building is… [Continue Reading]

Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh, or Glen of the Birches, is a National Park in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of County Donegal. The park covers 170 square kilometres of hillside above Glenveagh Castle on the shore of Lough Veagh. To the west are the quartzite hills around Crocknafarragh and to the south, the peatlands of Lough Barra bog,… [Continue Reading]

St Mary’s Catholic Church

The Census in 1782 showed that there were 365 Catholics living in Belfast. At that time, there was no Catholic Church in the City. The Presbyterian and Church of Ireland communnities took up a special collection at their services – the Handsome Collection – and made a gift of the monies donated to build the… [Continue Reading]

Titanic’s Dock & Pump House

HMS Titanic spent her final days at Belfast in dry dock where she was made ready for her fateful maiden voyage. Experience the sheer wonder of by descending 44ft into the colossal Titanic Dock to appreciate the scale of the Titanic’s physical footprint, unchanged since 1912. Stand in the shadow of the shipmen who laboured… [Continue Reading]

St. Anne’s Cathedral

Located in Belfast, St. Anne’s Cathedral was consecrated in 1904. Shortly after the Cathedral held a memorial service for the tragic sinking of the Titanic which was attended by several members of Thomas Andrew’s family. The first architect was Sir Thomas Drew, and the foundation stone being laid on September 6, 1899 by the Countess of Shaftesbury. The old parish… [Continue Reading]

ecos Cycle Trail – Route Information

The ecos Cycle Trail is a 17 mile cycling route between Ballymena in heart of Northern Ireland and through the Glens of Antrim to Glenarm in the North Antrim Coast and passes Slemish Mountain. The trail which forms part of Route 97 of the National Cycle Network (NCN), follows mainly quiet minor roads over the Antrim… [Continue Reading]

Welcome to Day Trips Ireland!

Find the best day trips and activities that are happening in Ireland right now. Maybe you want to see gorgeous scenery, or play a game of golf. Whatever you want to do, you will be able to find it here, including: horseback riding, shopping, paragliding, tour old castles, fishing and mini golf, Ireland has it all. Some places are off the beaten track and are well worth visiting. Ireland is one of the beautiful countries in the world, with iconic scenery and historical landscapes that dazzle … Find out more!