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A male and female couple walking Saint Patrick's trail atop Slemish Mountain on a wet and overcast day. She is stepping over a large puddle while he closely follows. Miles of green fields are visible in the background.

Wonderful walks & cosy pubs

Now to some of you this might sound a little odd, and maybe it’s just us, but around these parts, particularly in autumn and winter, we like nothing more than getting out to smell the sea and feel the breeze on our faces before heading inside to a cosy pub to sit beside a fire and sip on our favourite tipple. Just go straight to the pub, says you. No way, that would be too easy. Anyway, for those who want to give it a try, here’s a few suggestions.

  • A male and female couple walking Saint Patrick's trail atop Slemish Mountain on a wet and overcast day. She is stepping over a large puddle while he closely follows. Miles of green fields are visible in the background.
    Categories: Seasonal Inspiration

    Wonderful walks & cosy pubs

    Now to some of you this might sound a little odd, and maybe it’s just us, but around these parts, particularly in autumn and winter, we like nothing more than getting out to smell the sea and feel the breeze on our faces before heading inside to a cosy pub to sit beside a fire and sip on our favourite tipple. Just go straight to the pub, says you. No way, that would be too easy. Anyway, for those who want to give it a try, here’s a few suggestions.

  • Bust of Archbishop Richard Robinson, founder of Armagh Robinson Library, one of the oldest libraries in Ireland.
    Categories: Seasonal Inspiration

    10 things to do on a rainy day

    Will rain stop play? Absolutely not. And nor will it dampen our spirits. Northern Ireland is no stranger to rain admittedly, and we’ve had quite a lot of practice at coming up with what to do on a rainy day in Northern Ireland!

  • Boats docked at Portrush Harbour with Kerr Street and the RNLI Portrush Lifeboat Station visible in the background.
    Categories: Seasonal Inspiration

    7 seaside towns to visit in summer

    Nothing says summer like a seaside town and Northern Ireland has some of the prettiest, most panoramic and most welcoming of all. Whether you’re looking for a coastal adventure, an encounter with sea-faring wildlife or villages to potter about in, there’s a place here for you. And if all that doesn’t have you reaching for the buckets and spades, our locally produced food and drink certainly will.  

  • Boats docked at Portrush Harbour with Kerr Street and the RNLI Portrush Lifeboat Station visible in the background.
    Categories: Seasonal Inspiration

    11 things to do on a sunny day

    Northern Ireland is blessed with, well, let’s call it a temperate climate. So, when the sun comes out, so do we. In fact, we’re exceptionally good at making the most of our sunshine. And, happily, wherever you go you’ll find experiences and places to help you make the most of it too. Perhaps these ideas will get you started. 

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