GB - Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland (Irish: Tuaisceart na hÉireann, Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is part of the island of Ireland and is one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom. Despite its former reputation as being violent and dangerous, the political situation has stabilized, and the country is as safe to visit as any other part of the UK.

Northern Ireland has world heritage sites such as the Giant’s Causeway, stunning landscapes, unique scenery, vibrant cities, and welcoming locals interested in your own stories. The hit television series Game of Thrones was produced in Northern Ireland, which is also home to many of its filming locations.

Regions of Northern Ireland
  County Antrim
Belfast is situated in County Antrim, as is the stunning North Coast and Giant’s Causeway.
  County Armagh
Formerly the most militarized territory in Western Europe and home of the Navan Fort.
  County Londonderry
The city of Derry (the “Maiden City”) is here.
  County Down
The beautiful coastal resort of Bangor is found here, as well as the Morne Mountains – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  County Fermanagh
Largely rural county adjacent to the Irish border, famed for its numerous lakes.
  County Tyrone
A rural county, home to the Sperrin Mountains.

Other destinations:
Cairn on top of Mullaghcarn Mountain, the 9th highest mountain in the Sperrin Range.
1 Morne Mountains (na Beanna Boirche) – the Morne Mountains are a walker’s paradise where old mountain tracks take you past lakes, rivers, woodland and up to the many fine peaks and the famous Morne Wall. The Mournes also offer fine rock climbing opportunities. Slieve Donnard standing at 852 m (2,796 ft) is the highest mountain in the Mornes range and also the highest mountain in Northern Ireland. It offers spectacular views from the summit towards England, and Scotland.
2 North Coast (Causeway Coast) – the north coast of Northern Ireland has some of the best scenery in Europe and has to be seen to be believed. This coastline is of outstanding natural beauty where breathtaking and rugged coastline merge into the romantic landscape of deep silent glens and lush forest parks. There are also spectacular waterfalls, dramatic castles and mysterious ruins. The world-famous Giant’s Causeway (Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage site) with its array of hexagonal basalt columns and tales of ancient Irish giants, and ‘Old Bushmills’, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, are just two attractions, which are a must for every visit to Northern Ireland. There are fantastic golf courses at Portstewart, Castlerock and most notably at Portrush (Royal Portrush). Beautiful, unspoilt sandy beaches also extend along the coast.
3 Rathlin Island (Reachlainn) – Northern Ireland’s only inhabited off-shore island, connected to the mainland by a regular ferry service.
4 Lough Neagh Lough Neagh on Wikipedia (Loch nEathach) – at 51 square miles (392 square kilometers) is the largest lake by area in the British Isles. Five of the six counties of Northern Ireland have shores on the Lough. Popular destination for fishing and birdwatching.