We were on the CIE Scots Irish tour and were driving through Londonderry. Ooh! Pretty building!…read more Ooh! We're stopping for potties at the pretty building. WOAH!!! It's really, really nice! Thank you to the nice lady who said there are more potties on the second floor ... what if I had never seen the top floor? It was sooo pretty! So much stained glass! So much cool history. ... and lots of things to take photos of! Whee! ... and a gift shop * happy tourist * I probably should make some of the bread mixes we bought. We bought all 3! That is not a souvenir that we should keep forever ... * nods *

Guildhall is a neo-Gothic building and is one of Derry-Londonderry's most iconic landmarks. The…read morecity's own John Hume, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998 for his efforts in the peace process, is on display at Guild Hall. I had never seen a Nobel Peace Prize in person before. The stained glass windows are gorgeous. This deserves a stop.

After doing a walking tour, we decided to continue exploring the city by heading to the Derry…read moreMurals. I didn't know what to expect or have any expectations, so as we walked along I found the murals very impressive and depicted Derry's history very well. It's hard to imagine that the conflict, violence, poverty, starvation, and political/religious division occurred such a short time ago. It certainly felt like things were on the up and up now but we heard that the unemployment levels continue to big a huge hurdle for Derry. You can tell that the residents of Derry really care about their town and have a personal attachment to the impact of recent events. I was certainly influenced to learn more about Derry, its history and their people and would encourage anyone else to do the same before visiting. One of the most popular murals doesn't necessarily have a direct tie to the political history of Derry, but is a representation of Derry's growing popularity due to pop culture, and that's the Derry Girls mural. The artists really do a good job and this one felt new and vibrant (and obviously super cute).

Very powerful image as you enter Derry. Surrounding areas of the Bogside are all about this wall…read more Many more murals are in this area as well and there are several points of interest relating to Bloody Sunday and the murder of the Irish civilians by the British Army. A must see when you're in Derry

The last stop on our way around town was over to the Peace Bridge, which has only been erected…read moreabout 6 years ago. It is a unique bridge and symbolizes the ongoing peace between Free Derry and old Derry beliefs. It is a pedestrian bridge and wasn't too busy while we visited. Just as we got going to cross the bridge it became very windy and started to rain. We took this as a sign to quickly cross and find a place for lunch. Funny enough when we would cross the bridge again later that day, it started to rain again! Only went we crossed the one direction but both times while most of the rest of the time we were in Derry, we did not get rained on at all and leaving the bridge was dry. Once over the bridge, we could tell that the area was newer and still under construction to attract people to visit that part of the town. We decided on lunch at the Embankment and also went back to the area for drinks at the Walled City Brewery.

Beautiful pedestrian bridge that open round the clicker every day. Spectacularly designed. WHIRLED…read morePEAS PLEASE!

All of Ireland is lovely. We've seen so much in only a few days it is hard to keep track. I've…read moretaken to posting my photos right away to help me recall our stops. Grianan of Aileach was a short stop on our tour of Ireland. The views were spectacular. After a short and easy walk, you arrive at a stone aged monument- probably a burial mound. The day was wet and the rocks slippery so we didn't climb it. Every stop we've made has been more beautiful than the other. This was a nice stop on a beautiful trip.

Have you heard of Grianan of Aileach…read more Have you visited Grianan of Aileach Our Adventure group recently visited and we recommend Grianán of Aileach is probably the best known monument in Inishowen, County Donegal. Situated on a hilltop 250m above sea level the view from the stone fort of Aileach is breathtaking. The Stone Fort of Grianán of Aileach sits on a hilltop in Inishowen County Donegal. 250m above sea level, the stone fort was probably first built on an earthen rath. The view from Aileach is breathtaking. The glistening waters of Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly are clear, as is the form of the entire peninsula. A windy and exposed place, Grianán has been a silent witness to the history of Ireland. Please add to your list...

This is definitely somewhere you should visit. I just love this place - it brings back so many…read morememories of my childhood spent on Downhill beach playing in the sand. The temple was built by Earl Bishop Hervey in the 18th century. It is now perched precariously on the cliff edge as the elements have eroded the cliff away. Apparently you used to be able to walk right round it but now it is right on the cliff edge. The National Trust have had to reinforce the cliff face to save it from falling into the sea. The views from here cannot be beaten - Portstewart/Portrush and skerries to your right and Donegal to your left. At the bottom of the cliffs is approx 10miles of golden sand. Where else would you find this beauty? It is just on my doorstep and every time I visit I am amazed by its beauty - should it be on a lovely sunny summer day or a blustery winter day! You can even get married here - really something different.

Worth a visit. Amazing views. Wrap up warm as it can be windy even in good weather. A bit of a walk…read moreover fields - often littered with sheep poo. Car parking can be expensive, so park a little furthe away for free.

If you enjoy history that involves the burning of a fortress by design to keep it out of the hands…read moreof the 15th century English, put this castle on your itinerary! My family and I visited here during our stay in Donegal and probably walked less than a quarter of a mile from the town square to reach this historical site. With no prior knowledge of the castle's background story, I was taken in by the remnant and the restored portions. Information panels inside provide interesting stories of the varied history of the original and successive owners. I appreciated the craftsmanship and engineering of the trusses and beams of the restored roof. The massive fireplaces and large rooms permitted me to imagine, just a little, what life was like in the castle a long time ago. Additional tidbits: I found the price of admission fair for a family. Guided tours are available. The castle has plenty of steps and no elevators. Bathrooms are available on the lower level.

Rather small but well staffed and well maintained. It takes maybe 30-45 minutes to see the entire…read morecastle. Not the biggest castle in Ireland but Donegal isn't the biggest town either.

It you are the kind of person who has "go to the northern most point of Ireland" on bucket list,…read morehere you go. On a nice day, majestic view. On a rainy day, 40 mph winds and horizontal rain. It's a pretty drive. But there are many such drives in Ireland.

We stopped here on our trip around the country. It was a bit out of our way, but we had some extra…read moretime. There were some road closures on the way up, so it took us a little extra time to get there. If you're looking to go to the northern most point in Ireland like we were, you want to go to the Malin Head signal station. The town itself is a bit further south. Once we got there it was a pretty quick stop. We looked out at the view (which was quite pretty) and got some pictures. There is a trail along the coast, but it was cold and windy so we opted not to do it. There's also a small cart with some sweets and coffee there. We got a coconut cherry white chocolate bar that was pretty good. It was cash only. If you're in the area, I think it's worth a stop here, but not worth driving much out of your way for.