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Posted by Corey on Jun 29, 2011 | 22 comments

Q & A: Should I Change My Plans to Visit Belfast and Northern Ireland?

I’m going to Belfast this summer. Don’t know whether I should be worried about the recent riots? (note: this article was originally posted in June 2011)...

Posted by Corey on Jun 24, 2011 | 1 comment

Kayaking Downpatrick Head

Shot at Downpatrick Head, County Mayo, Ireland. We’ll probably be seeing more of these types of videos as the mini, hyper-sturdy camera they used, the GoPro, is...

Posted by Cindy on May 25, 2011 | 3 comments

Little Village, Big Tales

The title of this post could apply to numerous places in Ireland. One such place is Rostrevor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Even its name comes with a story. A man...

Posted by Corey on May 13, 2011 | 0 comments

Toppling Belfast Bonfire for FriFotos

A few years ago, we were invited to Belfast during The Twelfth celebrations in the city. On the eve of the biggest day in the Orange Order calendar, Protestant...

Posted by Cindy on May 5, 2011 | 7 comments

Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle, a medieval and 17th century castle, is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, perched on basalt cliffs 100 feet above the ocean. In addition to the...

Posted by Corey on Apr 24, 2011 | 3 comments

Thin Places in Ireland

Ireland is loaded with “Thin Places,” and Mindie Burgoyne put together this video loaded with some of her favorites set to a tune from Anne Roos. You can...

Posted by Corey on Apr 5, 2011 | 2 comments

Security Concerns in Northern Ireland

After a targeted bomb attack killed a police officer in Omagh, Northern Ireland, last weekend, concerns over security and “The Troubles” have emerged among...

Posted by Guest on Oct 27, 2010 | 17 comments

While in Ireland, See the North

Mindie Burgoyne says… So many travelers to Ireland miss the northern counties – the ones that are part of the UK. I find it’s mostly due to an unfamiliarity with...

Posted by Corey on Sep 4, 2010 | 2 comments

#109 About Those Northern Ireland Travel Warnings

Episode Guide – Podcast #109 News on Those Northern Ireland Travel Warnings After the U.S. and Australia adjusted their travel information to Northern...

Posted by Corey on Jun 8, 2010 | 21 comments

Belfast In Your Pocket Turns Five & You Can Get a Present! – Two Giveaways!

Has it been five years already? It’s hard to believe Belfast In Your Pocket has been showering us with nuggets of useful travel info about Northern Ireland for...

Posted by Corey on May 10, 2010 | 3 comments

Causeway Coast with Ricky & John

We’re big fans of Discover Ireland’s “Meet the Real Characters of Ireland” online video series. It’s even more fun when we see a familiar...

Posted by Corey on Apr 22, 2010 | 1 comment

Quick Trips to Galway, Belfast, Cork and Dublin via Audio Podcast

Back in 2008, Tourism Ireland sponsored an audio series that featured travel highlights from short vacations to Galway, Belfast, Cork or Dublin. The four-part series...

Posted by Corey on Mar 15, 2010 | 2 comments

#101 The Legacy of St Patrick with Dr. Tim Campbell

Episode Guide – Podcast #101 The Legacy of St Patrick with Dr. Tim Campbell We chat with Dr. Tim Campbell about the St Patrick’s Centre and Counties...

Posted by Corey on Oct 8, 2009 | 0 comments

Titanic Cruise Set to Honor the 100th Anniversary of the Ship’s Tragic End

RMS Titanic, originally uploaded by skipgoforth. It’s been 98 years since the RMS Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean, and a tour operator, Miles Morgan Travel, is...

Posted by Corey on Sep 7, 2009 | 0 comments

A Closer Look at Belfast

Guidebooks are great when researching your trip, but sometimes it’s nice to get a closer look. Michael Phillips has helped solve that issue for those on their way...

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