It's hard to think about Northern Ireland without thinking of the Troubles. The years of news headlines, car bombs, shootings and images of black balaclavas will haunt the city for many years to come. The Shankill Mona Lisa - no matter where you stand he's looking at you, and his gun is pointed right at you! Not ...
The Old Bushmills Distillery
On the northernmost coast of County Antrim lies the small, grey stone village of Bushmills, named for the river Bush that snakes through and the old 17th century watermill. As you walk down the road to the distillery the first thing that will hit you is the strong scent of whisky permeating the heavy air. I stood ...
Oisín & the Nine Glens of Antrim
Long ago, the great warrior men known as the Fianna roamed the wilds of Ireland. They had no lands so sometimes they stayed in the homes of noblemen and kept the peace for them, but mostly they lived by their spears and arrows, hunting for their food and trading furs and pelts. The last leader of the ...
St George’s Market, Belfast
It's no wonder that St George's market in Belfast has been voted one of the top markets in the UK. It's deep red Victorian bricks and wrought iron latticework are home to an array of unusual stalls showcasing some truly unique talent. As I wandered through the ancient red arches, I soon lost myself in ...