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Northern Ireland cottages & Giants CausewayThe Giants Causeway forms part of a verdant land that sits close to the Arctic and is steeped in mystic folklore, deep loughs and glens of waterfalls and resident fairies. A land where you can follow Finn McCool across the Giant’s Causeway or play Royal County Downs. Come, discover Northern Ireland, small in size, but large in spirit when you book Northern Ireland cottages. |
Northern Ireland travel info
Guide to Northern Ireland
- Giants Causeway and Finn McCool
- Mountains of Mourne holiday activities
- Northern Ireland golf courses
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Northern Ireland travel facts
| Area (sq km): | 14,139 | |
| Population: | 1,685,000 | |
| Nationality: | British | |
| Local Name: | Ulster | |
| Language: | English | |
| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 pound = 100 pence | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Belfast | |
| Dialling Code: | +44 | |
| Electricity: | 240V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .eu and/or .ie | |
| Religion: | Protestant | |
| Climate: | Temperate Maritime | |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00 – 15.30 | |
| Major Airports: | Belfast(BFS), Derry(LDY) |
Villa and holiday news in Northern Ireland
Giants Causeway and Finn McCool
The uneven footing of the Giants Causeway dipping into the North Channel on Northern Ireland's north shore has elicited fantastic folklore and... Read more about Visit Giant's Causeway
Mountains of Mourne holiday activities
Although Northern Ireland is barely the size of Yorkshire or Connecticut, its scenery and areas of natural beauty such as the Mourne Mountains are... Read more about the Mountains of Mourne
Northern Ireland golf courses
Rent holiday cottages and choose a Northern Ireland golf holiday and you will discover the country is home to two of the world’s top twenty... Read more about Northern Ireland golf
Upcoming festivals and events in Northern Ireland
Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
Derry is Northern Ireland's walled city, long reputed as one of the country's loveliest cities. Book holiday accommodation in Derry during the... Read more about Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
Magners Comedy Festival
Derry blushes red and gives its tummy muscles a workout during Magners Cider 10-day programme called the Magners Big Tickle Comedy Festival.... Read more about Magners Comedy Festival
Belfast Festival at Queen’s
The brain-child of one man in the 1960s, the epic Belfast Festival at Queen's University is one of the UK’s premier annual arts festivals, and... Read more about Belfast Festival
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Northern Ireland cottages & Giants Causeway
A kaleidoscope of colours makes the landscape of Northern Ireland as brilliant as its people. From the red basalt at the Giants Causeway to the golden slopes of the Mountains of Mourne at sunset, further to the deep green fairways of the Northern Ireland golf courses and the many shades of Northern Ireland natural attractions. The festivals of Northern Ireland are just as colourful. Swing your hips at Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, giggle at Magners Big Tickle Comedy Festival and explore the cultural arts during the Belfast Festival at Queens.