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The Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland
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The Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland is one of the most dramatic and spellbinding spots in the small country. The Antrim Coast Road is a narrow single carriageway and can be a bit unnerving for those unused to rural Ireland driving. But the prize for your bravery is incredible adventure and views that must be seen to be believed.
Visit the Giant’s Causeway before you make the decision on how they were formed. Will you believe the scientists who say that the miles of octagonal pillars were the result of an underwater volcano or will you side with the Irish folk tale which tells of Finn McCool building a walkway to Scotland?
The Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which connects the main land to the tiny island of Carrick-a-Rede. Though a much more sturdy bridge than the fishermen originally used, the crossing is not for the faint of heart (or the very young), as the bridge sways with every footfall and bit of wind.
Also along this route are the beautiful Glens of Antrim, Glenarm Castle in the spectacular Glenarm Forest, the seaside resort town of Ballycastle and the medieval ruins of Dunluce Castle.
And, of course, the route begins –or ends, depending on which way your drive- in Belfast, where the Titanic was built.
Ballyhoura in Ireland’s “Sunny Southwest”
A relatively “unknown” region to many of Ireland’s tourists, Ballyhoura Country covers much of County Limerick and the northern part of County Cork.
Settle in at The Old Bank B&B in Bruff, where the rooms are spacious and you can get family rooms connected with inner doors. From here it is only a few minutes to Lough Gur where incredible history and Irish legends await.
Lough Gur has produced so many archeological discoveries from Bronze Age offerings to megalithic tombs. Ireland’s largest stone circle lies here, as well as smaller circles, standing stones, ring forts and even the entrance to faerie land.
Irish culture is strong here and Rambling Houses can be found throughout the area offering traditional music, dancing and storytelling. Be sure to stop in the small villages as they are filled with history of their own.
The Ballyhoura region offers plenty of outdoor activities and is popular with hill walkers and mountain bikers. You can rent bikes in Kilmallock for a few hours ride. For more adventure visit the Outdoor Activity Center at the Blackwater Castle Estate for kayaking, archery, zorbing, zip line and laser clay pigeon shooting.
For a more relaxing- and adorable walk- visit the Donkey Sanctuary where hundreds of rescued donkeys spend their days. Many of these sweet faced animals arrived sorely neglected and quite ill. After being carefully nursed back to health they wander the fields enjoying the fresh grass and socializing with visitors.
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