A Tourists Guide to Derry and Donegal | Irelands Northern Corner
Locals from Greencastle Village in Donegal, Pauline and her big sister Rose take us on a journey through Derry and Donegal.
They start off in Derry (or Londonderry to some) which one of the last walled cities in Europe and a University city. Within it they show us some hidden gems such as the Derry Craft Village.
From Derry they take the cycle track that leads all the way to Donegal along the River Boyle. They travel to Kinnoge Bay withs its golden sand and try out horse riding on the beach before ending up in the most northerly point in Ireland - Malin Head.
Magilligan Point - County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Lough Foyle Ferry sailing point - Magilligan point has its own history and is a great viewing point across Lough Foyle. It is part of the British army firing range and part of nature reserve - also is close to Magilligan Prison. From the area/beach - there are great views across to Moville and Greencastle. Well worth a stop - as part of the Causeway Coastal Route.
Magilligan point is a peninsula that lies in the northwest of County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, at the entrance of Lough Foyle. The name Magilligan comes from MacGilligans country which formed a major part of the barony of Keenaght and is situated within Causeway Coast and Glens district (
The Magilligan Point guards the mouth of Lough Foyle and is also home to Lough Foyle Ferry and Martello Tower which has been beautifully restored but is actually locked. Heading to this place means that you are willing to have a short walk by the beach in order to enjoy the good weather - according to when you are visiting :-) - or else to spot the bird and sea life.
The most interesting thing about visiting Magilligan Point in Northern Ireland is considered the tower which - according to history - is believed to be built in order to stop the French invasion, and thus one of the main reasons why tourists tend to come to this place is actually to see that tower.
Martello towers, which are also referred to as Martellos - are those small defensive forts built back across the British Empire in the 19th century and most of them were coastal forts. The reason why they are believed to be built in order to stop the French invasion is the fact that when they were built, it was the time of the French Revolutionary Wars. The way these towers were built back in time, helped with invasions due to their strong structures and the way they were built, but now most of them are considered historical monuments and attractions that people visit in order to enjoy what the old people used to build and were good at.
Visiting the Magilligan Point needs a plan - or an advice - which will get you through this trip happy and safe. First of all, be assured that food and drink are found there and that you could easily find a bar there to serve you with what you want - toilets are there too! At the beginning of the trip, you will park where it is adjacent to the boundary of Magilligan Nature Reserve. After you park and get inside through the kissing gate, you will view the Martello tower straight ahead. Access inside the military firing range is restricted, so all what you will be doing there is walking around the place and viewing the tower from the outside - maybe taking a couple of pictures of the place as well.
Magilligan Point is considered an important attraction in Northern Ireland for the Martello Tower mainly, but let's all agree that visiting the place in general is a different kind of experience which is not the same like all those other historical spots that one visits in Northern Ireland.
Londonderry, where Magilligan Point is situated in Northern Ireland, is the second largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth city in the island of Ireland - which is also known and referred to as Derry. This city gained the London prefix after it was granted a Royal Charter by King James I to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. Londonderry is close to the border with County Donegal (
Visiting the Magilligan Point means that you are going to be in Londonderry - or Derry - and this also brings us to the point where we should mention some of the other attractions of this city and some of the landmarks which one should visit and come across. From those which we suggest to the people visiting Londonderry anytime soon for the Magilligan Point, one could enjoy the walls of the city since Londonderry is considered the only walled city in Ireland, going to the Tower Museum which carries different shipwrecks inside, passing by the Guildhall which is the most famous building in the city ( seeing the city from the Peace Bridge ( coming into St. Columb's Cathedral, or else enjoying other general things like a traditional experience, getting to know more about the village, or else attending an open-air art or even attending the Halloween in the city (
Northern Ireland is a magical place where one could move from one city to the other and still manage to come across different places to visit from which one will also learn about lots of new things related to history (
Have you ever been to Londonderry? Have you ever visited Magilligan Point and seen the Martello Tower? Share with us your experience in Londonderry city and tell us more about the places you have visited and enjoyed there.
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24 hours in Northern Ireland Travel Guide
Join us for our 24 Hours in Northern Ireland travel guide as we cover attractions, landmarks, scenery, food and nightlife worth experiencing. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Northern Ireland and experience something different for every hour of the day? That's exactly what we did in this travel video covering a different experience for every single hour of the day in Northern Ireland.
05:00 - Sunrise at Giant’s Causeway
06:00 - Catch and Sea Tour
07:00 - Visit the Dark Hedges
08:00 - Walk the Gobbins Coastal Path
09:00 - Cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
10:00 - Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum
11:00 - Grab a bite at St. George’s Market
12:00 - Go on a Belfast Food Tour
13:00 - Have lunch at Harry’s Shack
14:00 - Dress up at Game of Thrones Castle Ward
15:00 - Belfast Street Art Tour
16:00 - Belfast Gin Jaunt
17:00 - Walled City Brewery
18:00 - Boomboarding
19:00 - Visit Lough Navar Viewpoint
20:00 - Spa Experience at Finn Lough Resort
21:00 - Watch sunset over Lough Erne
22:00 - Nightlife in Cathedral Quarter
23:00 - Late dinner at Deanes Love Fish
24:00 - Moonlight Kayaking
01:00 - Cocktails at The Merchant Hotel
02:00 - Nightlife at The Bullitt Hotel
03:00 - Learn to bake sourdough bread at Ursa Minor Bakehouse
04:00 - Sleep in a Haunted Castle
We offer off-the-beaten path suggestions that won't find in a typical Northern Ireland tourism brochure or Northern Ireland itinerary.
Do you agree with our suggestions? What would your ultimate 24 hours in Northern Ireland experience be like?
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24 hours in Northern Ireland Travel Guide Video Transcript:
I recently travelled to Northern Ireland with the sole purpose of tracking down 24 unique moments travellers can experience - one for each hour of the day. From food tours to Game of Thrones experiences, and coastal walks to haunted castle visits, here’s is what I experienced in Northern Ireland.
Giant’s Causeway is a UNESCO Heritage Site that features no less than 40,000+ interlocking basalt columns. Legend has it that Irish giant, Finn MacCool, built the causeway across the North Channel to accept a fight from Scottish giant Benandonner.
The Gobbins is a modern cliff path located in County Antrim. The walk takes you across bridges past caves and through tunnels.
For my 9:00 am activity, I visited the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, which links the mainland to the small island of Carraig a’ Ráid.
The suspension bridge offers the best vantage points for landscape photos.
Titanic Belfast museum offers visitors a chance to learn about the lives of the workers who built the Titanic, along with the passengers and crew who made the fateful voyage.
An Ulster Fry features soda bread, potato bread, back bacon, fried eggs, fried mushrooms, sausages, baked beans, hash browns and toast.
With a burgeoning food scene the Belfast Food Tour is a great way to sample some of the best bites and drinks the city has to offer.
The 4-hour guided walk takes you to some top food and drink spots around Belfast while better acquainting yourself with the city!
At Harry's Shack I had a hankering for fish and chips and it was the best I’ve had in Northern Ireland.
The Dark Hedges wasn’t the only GOT destination I visited. Game Of Thrones fans will be glad to know that you can visit Castle Ward to experience Winterfell by dressing up in costume and putting those archery skills to the test.
After all that pampering, I made it down to Lough Erne for sunset with a side of roasted marshmallows. At Deanes Love Fish they had an amazing seafood platter indulging to the max!
If you’re looking for something to do at 01:00 am, be it ending the evening or kickstarting the night, the Merchant Hotel is a great spot for a cocktail and conversation. I finished the night at Bullitt Hotel, where there was a live DJ set and party atmosphere.
The story of Lady Isabella goes that after being locked in her room and starved by her husband, she fell to her death from the window. Mediums who spent the night at the castle reported that there are numerous ghosts.
And that’s a wrap for my solo adventure in Northern Ireland. I hope this 24 hour travel guide gave you some ideas of cool things you see, do, and eat when you visit. In the meantime, wishing you happy travels and until next time!
This is part of our Travel in Northern Ireland video series showcasing Northern Ireland food, Northern Ireland culture and Northern Ireland cuisine.
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Ireland Vlog Giant's Causeway ❖ The It Girl Guide ❖Stéphanie TIGG
Here’s my first Vlog for my week in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Day one we went to Carrick-a-Rede, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Belfast.
Hope you enjoy this first vlog (sorry for the poor vlogging skills. I will get better I promise).
Part II is here: (upcomming)
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Moville Co Donegal
Moville is located on the banks of Lough Foyle and is only a 30 min drive from the historic city of Derry. One of Donegal's heritage towns, Moville takes it's name from the Irish Maghbile, which means Plain of the Ancient Tree and refers to the site of an ancient monastery. A few miles to the north lies the fishing port of Greencastle where you can catch a car ferry across the Foyle to Magilligan - and onwards to the many beautiful sites of the Northern Irish coastline. A visit to the Giant's Causeway and The Dunluce Centre is highly recommended. For the golfer Moville is ideally situated for playing the courses of north Inishowen, Ballyliffen, Greencastle and Redcastle.
Northern Ireland
Here are some of my pictures from our tour in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is an amazing place. It has loads of historical and signifcant places to visit.
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Shroove Lighthouse
Shroove Lighthouse, Inishowen, Co. Donegal - surrounded by beautiful beaches. A lovely place to holiday. Great for walking, cycling & just sitting around enjoying the sound of the sea.
Exploring an Haunted, Abandoned, Ballymacool House , Co, Donegal. LIFE AFTERLIFE TV PRODUCTIONS.
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