Blog (things to do) - Discover Northern Ireland

Derry-born pop star, actress and model Nadine Coyle may have lived in glamorous places  including Los Angeles and London, but her heart remains firmly in Northern Ireland.

Earlier this year, we asked you for your favourite pubs and restaurants, and your suggestions are in! 

The evenings are getting lighter and the weather is getting brighter and we’ve lots of exciting things for you to experience over Easter.  Hunt some eggs, track down some ducks or try something a bit different with a zipline!  Here are some of our picks. 

Mother’s Day is on the horizon. It’s on Sunday 27h March, to be exact! Why not treat your lovely mum, impress your mother-in-law or surprise a mum-to-be with a gift voucher? We have gathered some gift voucher inspiration to make your Mother’s Day shopping that bit easier.

From festivals, stand-up paddle boarding, gin tasting and a bit of ceili and craic thrown in – however you want to spend your Saint Patrick’s Day this year, we have you covered.  Check out these suggestions.

There’s a giant welcome to be found in our bars, cafes and restaurants. We know that everyone has missed going out to enjoy a drink, having a bite to eat, and enjoying the craic. It’s time to embrace that all again!

We invited Dan O’Farrell and his partner to Embrace a Giant Spirit on a visit to Northern Ireland.  Here's how they got on.

For Valentine’s day 2022 we're encouraging you to share the love with local Northern Ireland businesses by taking part in their fun filled plans! Whether you're planning on spending the day with friends or want to show someone special how much they mean to you, we've lots of great ideas to enjoy locally.

Social media star James Kavanagh recently visited Northern Ireland’s capital for a whirlwind tour of the city, which is just under two hours travel time from Dublin. 

If you are looking for city break inspiration, look no further. Here are James’s recommendations on what to see, stay and do...

Award-winning blogger and fashion designer, Louise Cooney shared her insider tips with us on how to relax, recharge and indulge on a short break in Northern Ireland.

Wrap up warm, pull on your wellies and take the little ones (and big ones!) on a walk around one of our trails.

We can agree that it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas now, and we are very excited. So how about putting some thought into this year’s presents by getting them a voucher for a staycation in Northern Ireland? Not only will you be helping to support local, but vouchers are also a practical solution if you are not able to exchange gifts in person, as it can easily be popped in the post.