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A selection from County Antrim...
Like to stay in a property in this area? Why not try one of these propertiesThe gentle beauty in the north of Ulster - Glens of Antrim
Completely unspoilt and a place of outstanding natural beauty. The landscape here is dominated by a high plateau cut by deep glens which sweep eastward to the sea. Above all you will find it is an area of contrasts; gentle bays are separated by headlands, exposed moorlands give way to gentle valleys...more
The leaning tower of Belfast: the Albert Clock
The Albert Clock is one of many Belfast monuments that were named after aspects of Queen Victoria’s reign, in this case after her late consort, Prince Albert. As you can see there’s a life-size statue of him right there on the west face of the monument which was completed in 1853.
Whilst many wou...more
The Giant's Causeway on the north Antrim coast
Legend tells that the Giant's Causeway was built by the giant Finn McCool so that he could fight Benandonner, his Scottish counterpart. They also tell that Benandonner built it to fight Finn and indeed numerous other variations on the tale.
Of course, it was really created by a volcanic eruption ...more
Our selection in Holiday Money : Using Cash Cards Abroad
Cash cards are much more limited in function than credit and debit cards but they have one really big advantage abroad: without the PIN, they're useless and therefore they're of much less interest to thieves.Cash cards for international use come in only two versions which are Cirrus and Plus. Bo...more
