Antrim

The capital, Belfast is located in the southeast of the county and is a lively port town with interesting shops, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, an old castle and the Grand Opera House. In the north-west, the Causeway Coast is popular with holiday resorts. Between the Antrim Hills and the romantic coastal road in countless sleepy villages. Inland, there are towns such as Antrim, proud old city’s towers and beautiful parks. Shane’s Castle in the lakeside runs a steam train. Portrush and in numerous other cities you can play golf.

County Down

One of the many attractions in this county is the Folk Museum in Cultra, as is the altar of saints and shrines in the cathedral of Downpatrick. The land around the cathedral is known locally as St. Patrick’s Country (St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland). The flat sandy beaches on the Ards peninsula for a swim and the beautiful Mourne Mountains for hiking and mountain climbing. In Newcastle, an interesting, vibrant city, has an annual Beach Festival. The proud castles Mount Stewart and Castle Ward can be visited. In Rostrevor, a little sheltered spot on Lake Carlingford Lough, grow orchids and palms. Kirkistown be in car racing and at Strangford Lough can fish wonderfully.

Armagh

Northern Ireland’s smallest province rises gently from the shores of Lough Neagh and runs south towards the summit of Slieve Gullion to. Armagh, was long before the English city of Canterbury is an important center of religious life. Particularly interesting are the two cathedrals and the Planetarium / Space Center. Craigavon ​​has a leisure center with ski slopes and lakes. The Lough Neagh can sail, go fishing at the Blackwater River or canoeing.

Fermanagh

Endless canals, islands, forests, valleys, castles and monasteries are typical of this county. The capital of Enniskillen is a shopper’s paradise. On the Upper and Lower Lough Erne lakes drive every day in summer pleasure boats. Fermanagh Anglers will get their money. Florence Court and Castle Coole, the beautiful Irish castles are popular visitor destinations. The nearby Marble Arch Caves are open to the public. The tour begins with an underground boat ride.

Londonderry

In this fertile agricultural region, here and there are scattered small farms. In the city of Londonderry today are still the mighty city walls. Singing in pubs are often sung Irish folk songs. In the north-east of the county lies Coleraine (with part of the University of Ulster). In the nearby resort towns Portstewart and Castlerock, visitors can go fishing or play golf, is for the entertainment of children are also catered for. An especially nice way to the Sperrin Mountains, through the splendid results of Limavady Roe Valley Country Park in the River Bann trout and salmon can be fished.


Tyrone

The region between the Sperrin Mountains to the north and the green Clogher Valley in the south is historically interesting. The close association of the county with the United States is in the Ulster-American Folk Park near Omagh significantly. In the old town of Strabane, Gray’s printing presses can be from the 18th Century visit. Near the Forest Davagh was recently excavated prehistoric place of worship, which consists of mysterious stone circles and cairns. Nearby are other witnesses to the Stone and Bronze Ages. The wooded landscape parks Gortin Glen and Drum Manor ideal for strolls. Near Newton Stewart, there are interesting small market towns and many rivers with trout and salmon. In Dungannon excellent glass products are manufactured, which are known as Tyrone Crystal.