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The guys at Wee Buns Cookery School have shared a traditional Northern Ireland recipe with us for you to try out at home.  What’s better than wheaten fresh out of the oven dripping with butter and jam – let us know your favourite way to have it.

This is an easy no-bake traybake and is really quick and simple to make.  The Fifteens are so called because this traditional Northern Ireland recipe calls for fifteen of each ingredient.

In recent years, Northern Ireland’s capital city has become a culinary capital to rival anywhere on the island of Ireland. An array of new restaurants, bars and cool cafés have opened and Belfast is bursting with home produced food, great local tastes and international flavours. Twenty-four hours is not enough but for those who want to give it a try, here’s how you can eat and drink your way through Belfast in a day. 

When it comes to places to stay, Northern Ireland has so much to offer, including a fabulous selection of gorgeous guesthouses. In this blog we've rounded up a few of our favourites for your perusal...

Everyone has a bucket list. The places they really want to go to, the sights they really want to see, the experiences they really want to soak up, and the places they really want to stay. 

The most memorable trips require something completely unique. If you like the sound of literally sleeping under the stars, or chilling in a snow cabin at one of Northern Ireland's top spas then read on, and prepare to embrace your giant spirit.

Is there anything more special than throwing open the curtains that first morning of your holiday to reveal an incredible view? That’s the moment you really start to relax. Fortunately, there are no shortage of spectacular views in Northern Ireland, and no shortage of beautiful rooms to showcase them. From dramatic coastlines to vibrant cityscapes, we’ve got you covered.

Fermanagh is our lakeland county, filled with water in all its shapes and forms, from streams, rivers and canals to the two great lakes of Upper and Lower Lough Erne. It’s filled with forests too, fringing the waterways, making it the perfect place for you and your loved one to get away together.

If you’re planning a romantic getaway, make it a spectacular one. Take your pick of magical 5* castle retreats or stately manor homes, all in the most stunning locations in Northern Ireland. 

Having a baby on the way is a wonderful time. Though, let’s be honest, it can be a tiring one too. So, amidst all the planning and excitement, it’s good to factor in a holiday too.

If you and your family are looking for some real action with some memorable nights under canvas and board, then look no further than Northern Ireland. All across Northern Ireland you’ll find action-packed glamping holidays to satisfy all of your little and large adventure-seekers with a taste for something a bit different but very special.

Less than two hours from Dublin and less than 30 minutes from Belfast, County Down with its rolling hills, majestic loughs and attractive towns and villages is the place to come to when you want to shake off the working week, unwind, relax and indulge in some of the finer things in life.