May 22, 2012

8 Notable Northern Irish people

Frank Carson [Picture by Thwaites Theatre Photos]

Earlier this month many people in Britain celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is a super time to remember Irish people’s invaluable contribution to English culture – the music, the literature… the Guinness! I also found myself thinking of all the great Irish people who … [Read more...]

Titanic Belfast – A Preview of New Exhibition Center at the home of the Legendary Vessel

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Decked out in hardhats and yellow safety jackets, we’re sloshing through grey mud towards the distinctive ship’s bow-shaped, silver building that is Titanic Belfast, a £100m visitor centre due to open March 31, 2012. Despite the legendary story of Titanic and her tragic sinking, few people … [Read more...]

Guest Post: Top 5 Sights to see in Belfast – Best Belfast Tourist Attractions

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Belfast is a great place to head for a short weekend if you’re looking for somewhere that won’t break the bank to get to, especially with the number of budget airlines making it cheaper than a train journey to get there. You can now get a flight to Belfast from most major UK airports from as … [Read more...]

Brit Book Review: Michelin’s Great Britain & Ireland 2012 Guide

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This year's Michelin Guide is bigger and better than ever.  This trusted guide has been around for over a hundred years, with the first guide having been published in 1900 by Andre Michelin himself. The Michelin Guide has been used by millions in many countries around the world as a invaluable … [Read more...]

IRB Rugby World Cup – New Zealand 2011 – Final Pool Week Round Up.

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The Wheat has been separated from the Chaff! The last sixteen have emerged to take their Quarter Final spots but who were the Wheat and who were the Chaff? The last week of the pool round had some scintillating match ups with Scotland needing to get at least one victory from two very tough … [Read more...]

Rugby World Cup – New Zealand 2011 – Week Two Round Up

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The 2011 Rugby World Cup got its first upset of the tournament as the Irish turned over Australia in a thriller at Eden Park, Auckland. The United States recorded their first win as they beat Russia, and reigning champions South Africa and host’s New Zealand sustain their dominance in their … [Read more...]

Sport: Rugby World Cup 2011 New Zealand – 1st Week in Review

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  The 2011 Rugby World Cup is only a week old! Everyone has played at least one game but which of the coaches will be the happy hooker and who will feel they are in the sin bin? The tournament got off to a cracking start with a stunning opening ceremony in Auckland with a choir of 400 … [Read more...]

Relaxation Britain: The Best Spas in the British Isles

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The summer is officially over and we’re hastily heading into the cold winter months. What’s the best way to keep yourself warm and relaxed? That’s right, the spa. There is a spa for every type of luxurious treatment dotted all over Britain, so you’ll never be short of ideas for spa hen … [Read more...]

Londonderry Calling – UK City of Culture 2013

Londonderry is going to be the first ever UK City of Culture in 2013 and the residents of this fair city have been celebrating ever since it was announced last week. Londonderry (locally referred to as Derry) fought off stiff competition from England's second city Birmingham, the lovely historic … [Read more...]

Best Job Ever? 1 Month in Northern Ireland for Winner Bushmills Irish Whiskey Contest

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Do you love Irish whiskey? Would you love to spend a month on the beautiful Northern Irish coast? Bushmills, the maker of fine Irish whiskey is about to give one lucky contestant the chance of a lifetime. They are sponsoring a contest to allow one  winner to come to Northern Ireland and work with … [Read more...]

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