It’s officially summertime here in the Causeway Coast and Glens; school is out, the sun has started to make a reappearance, and for many – this is the month that we’ve been waiting on for several years as The Open takes place half way through the month at Royal Portrush Golf Club! Besides The Open, there’s plenty more happening across the Borough. Here’s just a few of the many events you can enjoy this July: Girona Gold Maritime Festival […]
Have you ever visited the iconic Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland? It’s just one of the many well-known attractions that we’re famous for here in the Causeway Coast and Glens. These people visited the famous UNESCO World Heritage site and they loved it so much they decided to get it tattooed on their bodies forever – now that’s love! mariagrentattoo View this post on Instagram Giant’s Causeway ankle tattoo #tattoo #geometrictattoo #geometricaltattoo #symbolicaltattoo #symbolictattoo #ankletattoo #smallankletattoo #smalltattoo […]
‘Mount Rushmore’ style sculpture of Fairhead With The 148th Open at Royal Portrush set to shine a global spotlight on Northern Ireland like never before, Tourism NI today unveiled a fitting and fun tribute to our global golfing legends. In a specially commissioned visual, the iconic cliffs of Fairhead in County Antrim have been digitally transformed into an eye-catching sculpture featuring the images of local golfing greats, past and present. Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren […]
Loved ‘Blue Planet’? Discover your very own on the Causeway Coast. We recently spoke with local aquaholic and marine enthusiast, Karen Patterson, who has kindly agreed to tell us about the diversity of aquamarine life in the waters which surround the Causeway Coast. Karen has been diving in the waters surrounding the Causeway Coast for 6 years and some of the things she has discovered will shock you! She let’s us in on the secrets of what’s lurking beneath the […]
It’s time to start counting down the days until the school summer holidays begin, crossing our fingers and toes for sunshiny weather, and spending more time in the great outdoors! This June, a whole host of fantastic events take place throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens region, which will meet a variety of different tastes and special interests. Here’s what you can look forward to this month: Causeway Coast Ford Fair | 2 June Calling all vintage car fanatics! […]
190,000 people are expected to attend The 148th Open which takes place at Royal Portrush Golf Club from 14th – 21st July, 2019. It’s going to be the largest sporting event ever staged on the island of Ireland as the world’s greatest players compete for the Claret Jug. This event is a fantastic opportunity for you to visit the Causeway Coast and Glens and experience some of the greatest links and parklands in the world! Royal Portrush Royal Portrush […]
Planning your next break to Northern Ireland’s incredible Causeway Coast and Glens? There’s plenty of great places to stay throughout the area. If you’re searching for a unique and quirky place to rest your head, read on! Bunk up in a Barn Experience a real Irish welcome at Ballyeamon Barn, Cushendall. This is a hostel with a difference; Ballyeamon Barn has its own “session house” where visitors have the chance to meet local musicians and singers during regular […]
Bank holiday Monday will soon be here! Will you be enjoying a short spring break in the Causeway Coast and Glens? Here’s 20 things you can see, do and experience during your stay: 1. Explore historical ruins With Medieval castles, abandoned friaries, and desolate mansions, the Causeway Coastal Route is home to some of Northern Ireland’s richest historical sites. Be sure to check out Dunluce Castle, Bonamargy Friary, Kinbane Castle and Downhill Demesne to learn about the tales behind […]
Get ready for an incredible month of exciting events taking place across the Causeway Coast and Glens this May! Here’s a few highlights of what’s to come this month: Cushendun Big Arts Weekend 3-6 May We get off to an a-MAY-zing start with Cushendun’s very special Big Arts Weekend, which will feature four days of music, drama, poetry, art, walks, workshops and family fun in one of the most beautiful villages in the Glens of Antrim. Antrim […]
Northern Ireland has been used for filming several scenes from HBO’s epic drama series, Game of Thrones®, and many of these locations can be found in the stunning Causeway Coast and Glens. We’ve put together a list of the locations to visit in the region where you can fully immerse yourself in George R.R. Martin’s medieval fantasy world of Westeros. If you’ve only recently started watching the series, then be warned that this post may contain spoilers! Cushendun Caves These intriguing […]
