Blog (March 2025) - Discover Northern Ireland

Nothing captures the spirit of a place like a beautifully crafted item, locally and lovingly made. These are pieces or produce born of Northern Ireland, inspired by its heritage and traditions, though sometimes with a modern twist. 

If we are to believe the experts, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here in Northern Ireland we try to be a little more diplomatic when it comes to our food - we believe that every meal is important but there’s no doubt, there’s nothing like a good brekkie to get you off to a flyer. Of course as the home of the Ulster Fry we have a bit of a love for our bacon, sausages and fried eggs sunny side up but we also know a thing or two about lighter morning indulgences. And there is always time for a brunch trip as well. So let’s get stuck in. 

Northern Ireland is teeming with unique places to explore. From cities with 400-year-old walls to UNESCO Heritage sites, you could spend days travelling around the beautiful six counties that compose this tiny country. But what attractions should you prioritise if you only have one day? Here’s an itinerary that will help to pack in as much as possible during your trip to Belfast.

Eager to embrace the sights, sounds and giant spirit of Northern Ireland, Niamh Cullen (@niamhcullenx), and her friend Francis, partnered with Discover Northern Ireland to spend three unforgettable days exploring County Down. Find out more about what they got up to during their giant adventure.

While we can’t always depend on the weather in Northern Ireland, we can depend on top-notch beer gardens serving up refreshing drinks and mouth-watering food in delightful surroundings.

Eager for a giant adventure, Belle Azzure and her family travelled from Dublin along the Causeway Coastal Route, one of the world’s most scenic drives. Here’s what Dearbhla, Harry and their two young boys got up to. Use this itinerary as inspiration to plan your trip along causeway coastal route.

Here are the best three pieces of advice we can give for a Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland: plan, plan... and plan some more! Thankfully, there’s lots for families with kids of all ages to do here, so whether yours are teeny or teens, here’s a taster of what you could be up to. 

Driving in Northern Ireland (NI) is governed by rules set out in the Highway Code and you may find it useful to refer to the Code to better understand how driving here may differ from your own location.

Ah, Spa Hotels. Even the sound of them helps you relax just a little. So, imagine how you’ll feel when you actually spend time in one of the many fabulous ones here in Northern Ireland. 

Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions page for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush! Here, you'll find all the essential information to help you make the most of your experience at this prestigious event in Northern Ireland.

With big crowds expected to descend on Portrush for The 153rd Open, plan ahead to avoid congestion and pick the travel option that best suits you.