Northern Ireland travel? What does a Mediterranean girl (me!) know about it? Why would she call that corner of the world home and even built a website about it? You can read about that in the About Me page, but let me tell you something:
This is not your standard Travel guide to Northern Ireland. It is local knowledge, personal experiences and photos, inside information, tips and lots and lots of background history.
Why? because I lived in Northern Ireland long enough to get to know and appreciate the wonderful countryside and its friendly people. Enough to realise that Northern Ireland Tourism is a well hidden gem and it deserves more well-informed, respectful visitors.
So I prepared this website for you! If you are a visitor that likes to delve into a place and not just touch the surface, if you like to ask questions, you will find the answers here.
This is my tribute to that corner of the emerald Isle that remains hidden, awaiting discovery. I am ready to show you around my secret Northern Ireland.
I would like to invite you to share your favourite photos of Northern Ireland. What is the Allure of Northern Ireland? Share your Northern Ireland Photos
Northern Ireland Travel Secrets Blog
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Basic Facts: Explains the political administration of United Kingdom, Great Bri
Basic facts about the relationship and political administration of the British Isles countries. What are the British Isles? What countries make up the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Ireland? What is t
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The Weather in Northern Ireland and the best time to visit
The weather in Northern Ireland and the best time to visit. How to find the Northern Ireland weather forecast
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Travel to Northern Ireland
Travel to Northern Ireland by Air, sea, or Land. Numerous options discussed.
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Travel in Northern Ireland
How can you travel in Northern Ireland? Rent a car, bring your own or explore the countryside by bus or train. All are viable options.
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Driving in Ireland and Northern Ireland,rules and regulations
Driving in Ireland or Northern Ireland poses its challenges. Here's what every motorist should about driving across the border, roadblocks, fuel money saving tips,tolls, roads and traffic.
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Driving direction in UK - drive on the left!
Driving direction in UK - adjustments you have to make to driving on the left, UK Road system, Maps and navigation, Speed limits, how to negotiate roundabouts, and the latest on Seatbelt safety and dr
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Translink Northern Ireland 's public transport system
Translink Northern Ireland has an extensive network of buses and trains for safe and comfortable travel in Northern Ireland
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Drunk driving is a serious offense in Northern Ireland
Drunk driving is prohibeted and dealt seriously by the law in Northern Ireland. If you are a tourist planning to drive in Northern Ireland, take the following advice seriously.
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Seatbelt laws for tourists wishing to drive in Northern Ireland.
Seatbelt laws are strict in Northern Ireland and every tourist wishing to drive here, should know the basics. Read on and find out what the law requires.
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Northern Irish Recipes: What's your favourite?
Northern Irish Recipes: Show them the way to eat with your tried and true recipes
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Irish recipes, tried and tested recipes for your weekly menu
Irish recipes are quick, easy and cost effective and can enhance your meals every week!
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Vegetarian Irish Stew Recipe: an easy and filling alternative
vegetarian irish stew recipe: use your cupboard staples for a satisfying meal
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Must-do Tours Northern Ireland and top places to see
Choose your best Tours Northern Ireland, with a little help from those who have been there
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Rathlin Island Northern Ireland
A birdwatching trip to Rathlin Island, an off-the-beaten-track destination in Northern Ireland
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Slieve Donard tips and how to enjoy your hike
Slieve Donard tips: how to get there, the tradition, what to expect and how to make your hiking up the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland, a memorable experience.
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Slieve Donard Co Down Ireland - Climbing the peak
Slieve Donard Co Down Ireland conquered: An unfit dad survived to tell the tale
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Slieve Croob, gentle hillwalking in Northern Ireland
Slieve Croob offers great views for such a gentle walk up the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland.
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Silent Valley National Park, Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
Silent Valley is more than a water reservoir, it is a tranquil park set in a place of Outstanding natural Beauty, up the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
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Hiking checklists for your trip up the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
Hiking checklists: What should you take with you? And how do you pack your backpack? How heavy should it be? Find the answers and lets go up the Mountains, Northern Ireland!
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Castles in Northern Ireland - An authoritative Guide
Castles in Northern Ireland - Your guide to discover N. Ireland's castle heritage
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Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best preserved in Northern Ireland
Carrickfergus Castle famous history, meaning of the name and photos from our visit to this great gem of Northern Ireland
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Carrickfergus Castle Weddings How to get married in Northern Ireland's best pres
Carrickfergus Castle Weddings: How to book, whom to contact, what to keep in mind, description of venue, interview with local bride who was married in Carrickfergus Castle
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Dunluce castle and shipwrecks near Lacada point, Northern Ireland
Dunluce castle, Northern Ireland: Medieval castle ruins near the shipwrecks of the spanish armada Girona and the passenger liner Exmouth
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Ulster folk and transport museum Review
The Ulster folk and transport museum is one of the best social life museums in Northern Ireland. Read our review and see our photos.
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ulster folk and transport museum guide
The ulster folk and transport museum is one of the best social life museums in Northern Ireland. Read our review of the Transport Museum and see our photos.
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Northern Ireland Photos
The nature seems to pose for the photograper.The best of Northern Ireland's pictures
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Northern Ireland History
A brief account of Northern Ireland History, from the megalithic age to the troubles.
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Northern Ireland day trips to the Republic of Ireland
Discover the rest of the emerald island with our family's tried and tested Northern Ireland day trips across the Border to the Republic of Ireland
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Carlingford Ireland across the border from Northern Ireland
Carlingford Ireland is a charming mideaval village across the border from Northern Ireland
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Official Flag Northern Ireland
Describes the official flag Northern Ireland, their origin, uses, and symbolisms.
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Northern Ireland Flag: Not one, but many!
Northern Ireland flag. Yes, but which one? Some are controversial, othes suggested, others stir up stong political emotions. Read their description and their symbolism here.
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Bronte Homeland, Patrick Bronte's beginnings in his native Northern Ireland
The Bronte Homeland in Northern Ireland is the Bronte Sisters paternal place of origin.
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Belfast Zoo, a Northern Ireland attraction for small and big
The Belfast zoo is an ideal place to visit with children while you are having vacations
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The Giants causeway: A natural wonder
The Giants causeway is Northern Ireland's prime natural attraction. Where to find free parking, how it was formed,how many pillars are there,how to hike to the pipe organ and did you know about the se
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Fishing in Northern Ireland is a popular pastime
Fishing in Northern Ireland: The best places for anglers to enjoy fly fishing and more.
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Northern Ireland Golf, famous courses prefered by the professionals
Northern Ireland Golf ;famous courses and ideal golfing vacation opportunties
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List of famous shipwrecks in Ireland
List of famous shipwrecks in Northern Ireland and Ireland, from The Girona of the Spanish armada, to Exmouth, Lousitania, Drake, and ofcourse, the Titanic.
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The Girona shipwreck in Northern Ireland
The Girona shipwreck found its tragic end in Lacada point, Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
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The Exmouth shipwreck in Northern Ireland
The Exmouth shipwreck found its tragic end off the Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland.
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HMS Drake: Sad shipwreck in Northern Ireland's waters
HMS Drake shipwreck near Rathlin island, Northern Ireland
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Saint Patrick, the history of the patron saint of Ireland
Saint patrick, his history and influence on Ireland
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Old Layde Church, a hidden church in Northern Ireland
Old Layde Church is a Hidden Church in Cushendal, Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland. Its location might suggest that was used as a Scotland's dissenters 'place of worship during the Middle ages.
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my-secret-northern-ireland.com's Privacy Policy
We take your privacy seriously! This is my-secret-northern-ireland.com's privacy policy
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The Mountains of Mourne are a jewel to Northern Ireland
The Mountains of Mourne is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . It would be a pity not to visit them.
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Mountains of Mourne Song lyrics: an old favourite
Mountains of Mourne Song it made Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland, famous.
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Black Irish: fact or fiction?
Are the Black irish really descentants of the Spanish Armada crew? or is it a characteristinc remaining from pre-celtic populations?
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Northern Irish Artists: Undiscovered Talend
Northern Irish Artists are capturing nature with every stroke of the brush or pencil. What's so special about them?
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Scarva village is award winning and you have to visit to see why.
Scarva village will steal your heart with its serene walking and cycling routes and its child friendly park.
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Sham fight: history comes alive at Scarva village
Sham fight is the re-enactment of the battle of the Boyne on July 13th, 1960, when William of Orange conquered Ireland.
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Kilbroney Forest Park-Cloughmore: Vantage point of view on top of the forest
Kilbroney Forest Park-Cloughmore: from children's playpark, to caravaning to hiking in the forest to magnificent views; the Riviera of the North has it all.
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True Titanic Facts - priceless information about one of the most famous ships
True Titanic Facts that will help you understand its tragic end.
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History of Titanic - the fascinating story of the Titanic's construction
History of Titanic - this is the story of the construction of this famous ship
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Devenish Island
Devenish Island - see the place, feel the mystery.
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Travel Resources
Travel Resources for the discerning traveller
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About me A meditteranean girl in Northern Ireland
About me : I am not a local, yet I am passionate about Northern Ireland. I have set to sing its praises as a travel destination. Why? And who am I, anyway?
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Contact us
Contact us with your suggestions, we would love to know what you think
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Your Northern Ireland Photos
Your Northern Ireland Photos: Have you captured the allure of Northern Ireland? Share it with our visitors
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Titanic 1912 sinking
Titanic 1912 sinking: the events that culminated to the tragedy
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