Visited April 2015: "Views from the cliff are incredible"…read more There is a National Trust membership you can purchase, but we weren't going to see many of the parks on this visit. We were provided with a map of the location, and we decided what we were going to see before trekking on. We were able to use The landscape was incredible and just breathtaking. We walked most of the locations from the up the hill at the Bishop's Gate to the Mausoleum, Downhill House, Mussenden Temple, and the Icehouse. At the icehouse there were 2 rangers who gave us a brief history about the Dovecote and the Icehouse. One gentleman told us that the country was given the property several years after the roof was taking off the house, and they were attempting to restore it. He went on to tell us about the pond and how they used the ice to keep the meats cold so they didn't have to utilize salt.

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...

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!!!!

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

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.

It looks like a jewelry box but it's actually the Jaffe Memorial Fountain. Striking and brightly…read morecolorful it was originally erected in 1874 by Sir Otto Jaffe to honor his father, Daniel Jaffe. It was initially placed in Victoria Square but was later moved to the Botanic Gardens, where it remained until 2008 It is intricate and elegant, made of Portland stone with each of the smaller columns featuring a female figure that represents each of the four seasons. It stands at the Victoria Street entrance to the Victoria Square shopping center. The original yellow and white were apparently selected to reflect the aesthetic preferences of the Victorian era, as these were popular colors to symbolize purity and light and optimism. It is indeed a fountain but in September it was dry. I'm not sure if it is ever filled with water. [Review 1883 of 2024 - 866 in United Kingdom - 22905 overall]

I bet you've walked past this wee gem hundreds of times but never given it a second look, I'm right…read morearen't I? Well now it's time to be enlightened. This is the Jaffa Fountain, not named after everyone's favourite cake/biscuit but actually named after Belfast's first Lord Mayor Otto Jaffa. The fountain itself was actually built in 1879 and it was erected in its current location, but here's the strange part. As industrial and commercial Belfast grew it was moved out to Botanic Gardens - mature students might recognise it from those days. Once Victoria Square was commissioned the decision was made to bring the old fellow back to its rightful place. I for one am glad they did as I think it provides a welcome nod to Belfast's past in the centre of its current commercial renaissance.