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.

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.

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...

A great reminder of the 10 men who unselfishly gave their lives for Irish people all over the…read moreworld. tiocfaidh ár lá

The Fintown Railway is now the only operational railway in Co. Donegal. It's set in spectacular…read morescenery overlooking Lough Finn, the railway (3 m/5km) is a restored section of the former County Donegal Railway. Their advertising says that the setting prompted international playwright Brian Friel to say "What is on offer is a unique journey along the shores of a lake as grand as any in Switzerland or Minnesota" but I think this is a bit of exaggeration; poetic licence. The railway certainly runs deep in the heart of grand mountainous scenery in an area steeped in tradition, myth and folklore. It runs along the brown trout waters of Loch Finn. It's a noisy three mile return trip right along the shores of Loch Finn, the wooden carriage is very old and it's very creaky too. It's worth the €8 price and the novel return journey takes about 40 minutes.

Giants Causeway to me personally should be another wonders of the world lol. But really, this is…read moresuch a cool spot in Ireland to checkout to check the box off of "cool places to see along the coast." Giants Causeway are these natural rock formations along the Irish coast that tourists flock to as they are truly amazing. We got lucky to come on a clear day (no rain) so naturally it was a busy day for the tourists to come checkout these formations. This is a relatively walkable area but for those who are elderly it could be a little challenging as there was a bit of an inclined walk from the main parking area down to the proper giants causeway formations. It's definitely a spot you should check out if you find yourself on this side of the world because it is truly unique and unlike anything I've ever seen before. At the top there was a large tourist store where I bought plenty of souvenirs and they do have bathrooms and small bites/snacks if needed.

If this would have been the only thing we did in all of Northern Ireland, I would have been happy…read more This place is magical, you feel like you are stepping in one of the childhood stories you read about when you were younger, like, "Jack and the magic bean stalk". I won't detail all of the scenery as you can absolutely see epic pictures of the Giant's Causeway online and it just hits you in such an ethereal way actually being there. The price of admission into the causeway is very nominal and they have a large, beautiful gift shop and cafe you can grab a bite to eat as well. I hope to return here someday and spend many more hours exploring and soaking up the scenery as we were a little rushed with our bus tour. As always people SYOY!!!!

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!

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