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Clonard Monastery | Belfast Welcome to the Most Holy Redeemer “Clonard”, Clonard Monastery, situated just off the Falls Road in West Belfast, Northern Ireland. The church is administered by the Redemptorist Fathers, with the current superior being Fr Michael Murtagh, CSsR.Clonard is not a parish church, which is the reason why it does not have baptisms, marriages and funerals, something Read more…

Clifton House Heritage Centre | BelfastClifton House is a charming and atmospheric 18th-century building set on tranquil grounds right in the heart of Belfast.One of Belfast’s most historic buildings, Clifton House was completed in 1774 by the Belfast Charitable Society as a base for their work with the poor and needy.The Society now shares Clifton House with Helm Housing, who Read more…

St Anne’s Cathedral | BelfastSt Anne’s Cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses (Connor and Down and Dromore), yet being the seat of neither. It is the focal point of the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast.The first architect was Sir Thomas Read more…

Belfast CastleThe original Belfast Castle, built in the late 12th century by the Normans, was located in the town itself, flanked by the modern-day High Street, Castle Place and Donegall Place in what is now Belfast city centre.This was the home of Sir Arthur Chichester, baron of Belfast, but was burned down in 1708, leaving only street names to mark Read more…

Belfast City HallPlans for the City Hall began in 1888 when Belfast was awarded city status by Queen Victoria. This was in recognition of Belfast’s rapid expansion and thriving linen, rope-making, shipbuilding and engineering industries. During this period Belfast briefly overtook Dublin as the most populous city on the island of Ireland.https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/cityhall Read more…

Island Turf Crafts | DungannonThe turf-made gifts include ornaments, clocks, Celtic crosses, picture frames, paperweights, jewellery and other souvenirs.Turf is partially decomposed vegetation, which has accumulated in waterlogged places for thousands of years. One-sixth of the land was once covered in turf bogland. Island Turf Crafts is making use of this vast resource to make small cultural pieces to bring Read more…

Limobus Travel | Northern IrelandOur fleet of converted buses is fully PSV’d and DOE-approved, which means they are completely legal. Whether you are organising a stag or hen party, a birthday or just a special treat, our customised vehicles feature: – Leather seats with 3-point seat belts.ToiletPlasma screen TVLaser light showPlaystation 3State-of-the-art sound systemKaraoke machine and iPod connection All of our Read more…

Titanic Walking Tours (Titanic Tour Belfast)Explore the entire story of Titanic’s construction, from the Drawing Office where she was designed, to the slipways where she was built and then the dry dock where she was completed. Let our authentic ‘Titanorak’ guides transport you through history, equipped with all of the authentic photographs from the time, and enthralling you with amazing Read more…

Ireland and Scotland Luxury ToursWe are the number one Ireland and Scotland vacation company, with a proven track record of very satisfied customers, but don’t just take our word for it! Please visit our comprehensive testimonial section.At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours, we provide bespoke tours of Ireland and Scotland that are truly special. Our driver guides will ensure that Read more…