Binevenagh Mountain and Lake near Limavady N.Ireland 26/3/18
Video of our visit to Binevenagh Mountain and Lake, near Limavady, Co. Londonderry, N. Ireland. It wasn't easy to find and the road up to it isn't great but for the views it was well worth it. We got a great viewing day and visibility was excellent.
One fisherman we talked to caught 4 lovely trout that morning.
Places to see in ( Coleraine - UK )
Places to see in ( Coleraine - UK )
Coleraine is a large town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Coleraine is 55 miles northwest of Belfast and 30 miles east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. Coleraine is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.
The North Coast (Coleraine and Limavady) area has the highest property prices in Northern Ireland, higher even than those of affluent South Belfast. Golf courses, countryside and leisure facilities and attractions are to be found. It has an attractive town centre, and a marina. Coleraine during the day is a busy town, however at night the town is relatively quiet, with much of the nightlife in the area located in the nearby seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart. Coleraine is also home to the one of the largest Polish communities in Northern Ireland.
Coleraine is situated at the lowest bridgeable point of the River Bann, where the river is 90 metres wide. The town square is called 'The Diamond' and is the location of the Town Hall. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland is situated nearby. The University of Ulster campus was built in the 1960s and has brought a theatrical space to the town in the form of the Riverside Theatre.
Coleraine has a large catchment area. The town also has the advantage of being near some of the most extraordinary landscape in the whole of Europe. In 2002, Coleraine won the Best Kept Town and Ulster in Bloom awards. In 2003, it was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. In the 2010 SuperValu Best Kept Awards, Coleraine was named the Best Kept Large Town in Northern Ireland
Coleraine is the main town of the world famous Causeway Coast, which attracts over three million visitors per year, spending in excess of £47 million. The world famous Giant's Causeway is a twenty–five-minute bus ride away. The distillery village of Bushmills is well-served by buses from the town and there is a narrow-gauge steam train running in the summer from Bushmills to the Giant's Causeway. The train journey takes approximately fifteen minutes from the town to the Causeway. Also north of Coleraine is the scenic coastal town of Portstewart, with fine sandy beach and coastal walks. Portrush is part of the Borough.
North-west of Coleraine lies the small village of Castlerock, with a beach which is essentially a continuation of the beach at Portstewart, separated by the River Bann. Also nearby is the huge beach at Benone Strand and Mussenden Temple, built by Frederick Augustus Hervey, an 18th-century Anglican bishop atop a precipitate cliff and overlooking County Donegal in one direction and Scotland in another. The National Trust managed Downhill forest was part of the Bishop's Palace, and although the Palace itself is now a ruin the gardens are a wonderful place full of strange hidden lakes and gloriously tended flower gardens.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Coleraine (Nothern Ireland, UK)
UNITED KINGDOM: Coleraine (Nothern Ireland, UK)
Coleraine is a large town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is 55 miles (88.5 km) northwest of Belfast and 30 miles (48.3 km) east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.
Coleraine had a population of 24,634 people in the 2011 Census. The North Coast (Coleraine and Limavady) area has the highest property prices in Northern Ireland, higher even than those of affluent South Belfast. Golf courses, countryside and leisure facilities and attractions are to be found. It has an attractive town centre, and a marina. Coleraine during the day is a busy town, however at night the town is relatively quiet, with much of the nightlife in the area located in the nearby seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart. Coleraine is also home to the one of the largest Polish communities in Northern Ireland.
Coleraine is situated at the lowest bridgeable point of the River Bann, where the river is 90 metres wide. The town square is called 'The Diamond' and is the location of the Town Hall. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland is situated nearby. The University of Ulster campus was built in the 1960s and has brought a theatrical space to the town in the form of the Riverside Theatre.
Coleraine has been designated as a major growth area in the Northern Ireland Development Strategy. Although the population of the town is only 25,000, Coleraine has a large catchment area. The town also has the advantage of being near some of the most extraordinary landscape in the whole of Europe. In 2002, Coleraine won the Best Kept Town and Ulster in Bloom awards. In 2003, it was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition.
Колре́йн (англ. Coleraine, ирл. Cúil Raithin) — большой город района Колрейн, столица района, находящийся в графстве Лондондерри Северной Ирландии в устье реки Банн.
Filmed in August 2018
Game of Thrones - Binevenagh Mountain - Northern Ireland
Where do they film game of thrones? Northern Ireland and other destinations around the world - but the main shoot would be completed in Northern Ireland.
Game of Thrones movie series is an American fantasy drama television series which was adapted of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is Game of Thrones. The movie series was filmed in different locations around the world and one of those which happened to be where most of the scenes appeared is Northern Ireland - that's how proud and happy we are so that we could easily visit these locations :-)
Some of these different filming locations are already from the touristic places which people flying over to Northern Ireland would be interested to visit, but there are also those which gained their fame after appearing in the movie and started attracting lots of tourists and visitors to the place all the time.
Binevenagh Mountain in county Londonderry, Northern Ireland, is one of those Game of Thrones filming locations which attracted the audience and which we decided to visit. What we have realized from those locations chosen for the movie is that they always happen to be different in some kind of way. In the case of Binevenagh Mountain, the difference lies in the history of the place which marks the western extent of the Antrim Plateau that was formed around 60 million years ago by molten lava.
This plateau and the steep cliffs extend for about 6 miles across the Peninsula of Magilligan and takes over the skyline over the villages of Bellarena, Downhill, Castlerock, and Benone Beach; this place with its huge space is considered good for different sports such as gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, fishing, and motorsport.
One of the other reasons that make this mountain different is the fact that it has been classified as an Area of Special Scientific Interest and was also considered an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - calling out for more visitors to come and check this heavenly piece that took its part in the Game of Thrones movie series.
Going to Binevenagh Mountain is a chance that will offer you a panoramic views over Lough Foyle, the Roe Valley, Inishowen, as well as the west coast of Scotland; so you will get a lot of beautiful scenery and at the same time will experience visiting a new place in Northern Ireland that has to do with Game of Thrones movie series.
We enjoyed experiencing the views from this mountain and getting to see this place in Northern Ireland and so we would recommend the place for those travelling around Northern Ireland and not just those who are tracing the steps of Game of Thrones filming locations around the country.
There are other different locations in Northern Ireland where Game of Thrones was filmed; some of them are already known while others where considered a new discovery for the place. From those which we visited, we have been to the Dark Hedges which is the place that is all about those old trees forming a tunnel ( we also visited Toome Canal in Toomebridge ( another location was the Cushendun Caves which we fell in love with immediately ( we have also visited Portstewart Strand in Portrush which also appeared in the movie series ( we have been to Downhill Beach in Castlerock as well ( we visited Larrybane which is just beside Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge ( we also went to the Ballintoy Harbour ( managed to go to Leitrim Lodge ( and of course we didn't miss being at the Lough Neagh (
The interesting thing about those locations related to Game of Thrones and which happen to be in Northern Ireland is that some of the 10 doors which also appeared throughout the movie episodes are also found in hotels, bars, pubs, and restaurants that are scattered all around the country, not just that, but even two dire wolves happen to be from Northern Ireland as well (
You must visit Binevenagh Mountain!
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Danny Boy Song - The Origins of the World's Most Famous Song
LIMAVADY HISTORY SHORTS - DANNY BOY SONG.
Limavady is 17 miles (27 km) east of Derry and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Coleraine. Limavady is within Causeway Coast and Glens district.
Population - 12,043 people as of the 2001 Census. In the 30 years between 1971 and 2011, Limavady's population nearly doubled.
Ever wondered the history of the song Danny Boy - who wrote it, or the words to Danny boy? Did you know it came originally from Northern Ireland and it is remembered fondly in Limavady? Danny Boy song is known as a ballad set to an ancient Irish melody which was initially written to a tune other than Londonderry Air, the words to Danny Boy were pinned by English lawyer and lyricist Frederic Weatherly in Bath, Somerset 1910. Weatherly gave the song to Elsie Griffin, who made it one of the most popular songs in the new century. Jane Ross in Limavady, Northern Ireland, is credited with collecting the melody of Londonderry Air in the mid 19th century from a musician she encountered.
There are different meanings behind this song Danny Boy, some people suggest that it was a song from a father to his song who was leaving for war or else uprising or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora. The song was later on sung by lots of singers and that is why it has been always remembered since the old days and the reason why people always kept it in their minds and hearts.
One of the most notable early events which took place in the Limavady area was the Convention of Drumceatt, which took place sometime around 575 or 590 AD. Aedh, the High King of Ireland had called for this convention to clarify the relationship between the Irish territory of Dalriada and the Scottish Kingdom of Dalriada as well as discuss the increasing influence of the bards of Ireland.
• Limavady in the 1600s
The 1600s was a time of change and difficulty for those who lived in the Roe Valley, both planters and native Irish alike. The town of Limavady was burned following the the 1641 rebellion, and Limavady was burned again in 1689 during the Williamite War. On each occasion, once peace was restored a new wave of settlers came in from Scotland, changing the character of the Roe Valley. At the same time, significant areas remained largely in the hands of Gaelic Irish families.
Two records dating from the late 1600s provide information on the town at that time. A map of the manor of Limavady was drawn up by C.R. Philom for the new landlord, William Conolly, in 1699 detailing Newtownlimavady and the original settlement of Limavady by the river Roe.
Limavady in the 1600s was inhabited by carpenters, coopers, masons, saddlers, shoemakers, smiths, tailors, tanners, thatchers and weavers.
The second half of the seventeenth century witnesses the emergence of Presbyterianism in the Roe Valley, with the earliest congregations at Limavady and Ballykelly. However they faced hostility and antagonism from officials. Moreover, Roman Catholics were subjected to religious discrimination as bishops and priests were ordered to leave the country in 1678 and Mass had to be held in secret and in various locations.
• Limavady in the 1700s
The 1700s was a more peaceful and settled period than the previous century. A Methodist Preaching House was established in the town of Limavady in 1773 and John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, visited the town four times between 1778 and 1789.
One of key historical occurrence that took place in 18th century Ulster was the large amount of people immigrating to the American colonies. Although Presbyterians were not the only group to leave in this period they were by far the most numerous. The factors encouraging emigration in this period were economic motivation as well as the issue of religious freedom.
The development of the linen industry was one of the changes that led to the improvement in Ulster’s economy and slowed down the rate of emigration for a time. Evidence of this industry can be seen in Roe Valley Country Park where the weaving shed, scutch mills, beetling shed and bleach greens still remain.
The end of the 1700s saw rising tensions between Presbyterians and Roman Catholics who were all eager for the Penal Laws to be revoked and the Irish Parliament to be reformed. The Society of United Irishmen was created in Belfast in 1791, inspired in part by the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.
This is continued on our website - do read more here - to know about the history of Danny Boy song and its relation to the Irish history as well as know the reason behind it being the most famous song in the world until today - it is always interesting to know about the history of those things which are still living with us until today.
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Door 6 - Fullerton Arms, GOT Location in Northern Ireland
When it comes to Northern Ireland and the places which one could visit there then coming to the point where mentioning those locations where Game of Thrones scenes were filmed or even those where the doors are located, is considered beneficial.
We have to mention that there are two different types of GOT locations out there; those which are more of touristic destinations in Northern Ireland and which are more of outdoor areas, and those hotels, restaurants, pubs, and bars in which the 10 doors that appeared throughout the episodes are located - in this video, it is about hitting a destination related to the second type of location.
Door number 6 which focuses on House Targaryen also focuses on Drogon-Daenery's most aggressive and fearsome dragon. This door which is found in the Fullerton Arms Hotel was carved from the fallen trees of the Dark Hedges, where some other scenes from the movie were filmed in as well and which is considered one famous historical destination in Northern Ireland (
The interesting thing about this location - the Fullerton Arms Hotel - is that not only the door will be attracting tourists and visitors to it, but there is also a dining room set and prepared inside the hotel in the world of Game of Thrones, complete with the banners and its own replica iron throne - so you could also reserve your dinner at this place (
Every single door appearing in the movie will be related to specific characters and scenes in the movie, so you should be a fan and one who have seen all the different episodes in order to understand what you are seeing in real - but again, this would be only visited by those who are fans of the movie and have seen it because otherwise they will not be even interested in coming to check it in the real world in the first place.
This is not the only door for us to visit while tracking them all, but we have seen door number 3 in the Percy French Restaurant in Newcastle, county Antrim ( we have seen door number 4 in Blakes of the Hollow traditional Irish Victorian pub that has been open for more than 125 years ( we have checked door number 8 that is located in Mary McBride's Bar ( we checked door number 9 in Ballygally Castle Hotel that is also famous for the haunted room found in it and which is the reason why it is sometimes referred to as the Haunted Hotel ( and we have also seen door number 10 in the Dark Horse Bar in Belfast Commercial Court - a famous place for those willing to visit Belfast - (
The doors which we haven't been to yet and still didn't check are door number 1 which is located in the Cuan in Strangford, door number 2 which is situated in Fiddler's Green in Portaferry, door number 5 which is located in Frank Owens in Limavady, as well as door number 7 which is found in Gracehill House in Stranocum. We are making our plans to complete the journey and reach all these doors to complete the whole set.
Checking the doors might be an interesting thing for those who didn't even watch the movie because they are really pieces of art which one will enjoy looking at but those who have seen the movie will get to understand the shapes and the carvings. On the other hand, it is not important for the people to watch the movie if they are visiting the other locations that appeared in the movie because they also happen to be important when it comes to the tourism of Northern Ireland.
Connolly Cove paid a visit to several Game of Thrones locations in Northern Ireland - since it is almost all filmed there - and even though we will always consider the Dark Hedges our favorite, we still loved all those other places as well. We have been to the Binevenagh Mountain ( we have also visited Toome Canal in Toomebridge, county Antrim ( we have been to the Cushendun Caves which we consider a miracle on its own because it was created from the weather changes ( we visited the location on Lough Neagh where GOT scene was filmed - this is considered the longest lake in Ireland or even Britain - ( we have also been to Portstewart Strand ( as well as the Downhill Beach in Castlerock (
We are caring much about completing the list of GOT locations which we could visit and transfer our experience back to you; have you been to any of these places before?
Some of the best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.
Causeway Coastal Route Road Trip
With three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – The Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to Derry~Londonderry offers some of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful landscape and coastlines.
The ever-changing tapestry of scenery and colours, set against the dramatic coastal backdrop will no doubt take your breath away – making it the perfect place for a leisurely tour.
It is no surprise that the route has been rated one of the Top Five Road Trips worldwide and when you drive it, you’ll see why. #CCRRoadTrip
Dromore Railway Viaduct Co Down
We're down at the market town Dromore Co Down to take in the sights and sounds and film a few interesting places around the town.
In the 1800s came the rise of the train. Transport was transformed and the landscape needed 'readjustment' too to cope with what was happening. A massive tall bridge/viaduct was needed to transport the trains across the Lagan river valley and so we have the Dromore Viaduct built by Jackson in 1860. It still remains solid today. Testament to how well it was designed and built. Sadly this magnificent railway viaduct is now abandoned. The railway here ceased running in 1956.
The viaduct crosses high above the River Lagan. It is roughly 101m long, and 6m wide- It was only ever built to carry a single track. The viaduct consists of seven arches, 10m apart, with the piers being 1.5m wide. The piers and abutments are made of ashlar blackstone, whilst the parapets, which stand a metre above arch level, are coped with chamfered sandstone. The viaduct stands at 23 metres tall.
It was designed by Thomas Jackson of Messrs Greene & King, who built the line from Knockmore to Banbridge. Jackson was also responsible for designing Hillsborough and Dromore railway stations.
Construction began in 1860 and was completed the following year, opening to railway traffic in 1863 with the first train on July 13th of that year. Originally owned by the Banbridge, Lisburn and Belfast Junction Railway (Whose trains were ran by the Ulster Railway), it became part of the Great Northern Railway in 1876. The line, and thus the viaduct, was closed on April 30th 1956 and the tracks lifted shortly after.
In 2009, the PSNI was called to the viaduct after a group of teenagers broke onto and bungee jumped from it.
The viaduct is a listed building and has been since 1977. It is the property of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Dromore Town Park passes underneath two of the arches, though the ends have both been sealed off from public access. Floodlights have been installed under the arches and it is common to see it lit up blue overnight.
The Blackpool Trip | Leicester to Blackpool | 2018 | England
This video is a short trip to Blackpool which is about 180 miles north of England. We started from Leicester, and took almost 3 hours to reach our destination.
Blackpool Beach was very windy and climate wasn't too pleasant. First trip to this beautiful place, Hope to visit soon in the summers.
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Discover Northern Ireland Summer 2013 - Holiday at Home
Summer 2013 is here and Northern Ireland is jam packed with great breaks! Uncover Northern Ireland's hidden gems, go on a epic road trip or simply relax and unwind in one of our luxurious hotels - it's all right here on your door step! Short breaks start from £49 per room:
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