North Ireland holiday cottages
Holidays in Ireland & holiday cottages in Ireland
The counties of Antrim, Armagh, Cavan, Derry, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Monaghan, Tyrone make up the province of Ulster. Also in Ireland's North is County Louth. Six of these counties (Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone) make up Northern Ireland which is ruled by England.
Belfast is Ireland’s second largest city with imposing architecture, packed out pubs and vibrant nightlife. Derry City, also located in Northern Ireland was once virtual war zone with Belfast but they are now recovering steadily from over 30 years of what is known as The Troubles. Today these cities offer the visitor a far more pleasant introduction to this part of the country with many fine shopping areas, museums, nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, and theatres located here.
The Giants Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Ireland's most striking geological feature.
Ireland's North, in particular counties Fermanagh, Cavan and Donegal, is a popular haven for anglers with hundreds of lakes and rivers.