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RE: From Belfast to Giant's Causeway?

by WaterhazardJack 23 March 2012

+Easter Sunday I think you are screwed+ Mark, you should know well by now that Ulster will always say No to Screwing on Sunday, particula…
Re: Baby friendly cottages in Ireland

by darreng422 19 February 2012

You should seriously consider the North Coast of Ireland. Lots of good places to stay around Portstewart, Portrush , Ballycastle , amazing…
RE: Northern Ireland Surfing

by Copepod 29 January 2012

This should get you started - http://www.outdoorni.com/activities/surfing/where-to-go/ The best surf beaches are on the north coast of…
RE: Ireland in 10 days

by andreaclaire 05 January 2012

Unless there's something you really need the car for before leaving Galway, picking the car up in Galway is a good idea. There's a toll…
RE: giants causeway? worth seeing?

by Isotala 15 August 2011

That's a do-able plan. The train is decent and not too long and the drive along the coast from Larne up to Portrush is brilliant. Hope…
RE: giants causeway? worth seeing?

by carolr43 15 August 2011

thanks everyone. Now we are thinking of taking the train from Dublin to Belfast and renting a car in Belfast and driving to Portrush.…
RE: 45 days in Europe

by linfield 05 April 2011

There are buses that depart from Belfast to the North Antrim Coast yes. You can find a lot of information on the websites I gave you and…
RE: 45 days in Europe

by linfield 04 April 2011

You can see most of the North Coast of Northern Ireland in one day by car or tour. Leave Belfast early in the morning and enjoy the scenic…
RE: Recommendations for a 5 day trip

by chloeharveyworld 31 March 2011

I dont know too much about the western side but would definatley reccommend the north eastern tip - Giants Causeway was definatly the…
Re: Ireland travel

by ponaire 31 March 2011

For July, I think you really need to book. It is peak holiday season. In Northern Ireland we have public holidays on 12th and 13th July…
RE: Booking online tickets in North Ireland

by alan1972 07 March 2011

>. I'm only wondering if there's a bus to come back near Ballantoy or... Only hitchhiking? Yes, but not direct to Portrush, you'll need…
Re: Booking online tickets in North Ireland

by ponaire 06 March 2011

http://www.translink.co.uk/Documents/PDFs/Antrim_Coaster_Summer_2010_130410.pdf I don't see this year's timetable but yes, it only runs…
Re: Booking online tickets in North Ireland

by mabibackpacker 04 March 2011

Thank you guys. It would have been great to land into Belfast or Derry, but Ryanair cut that airports off taking off from Milan. Thanks…
RE: Booking online tickets in North Ireland

by alan1972 03 March 2011

As #1 notes, it's generally quicker to take a direct bus from the airport rather than head into central Dublin to take a train. But if…
RE: Booking online tickets in North Ireland

by Voyager_2002 03 March 2011

As a matter of interest, why are you not flying into Belfast (which has two airports), or even (London)Derry, which is served by Ryanair?…
Booking online tickets in North Ireland

by mabibackpacker 03 March 2011

Description: Me and my girl (two students, why isnt there a student discounts?) are going to visit Giant's Causeway, we arrive at Dublin's…
RE: Driving the Irish Coastline (Dublin to Dublin)

by kinx81 21 February 2011

I definitely recommend you see the Aran Islands (walk onto ferry and rent a bike once you get to the island, if you're into that. It…
RE: Ideas for a New Adventure in Ireland

by sarahmcgregor 14 July 2010

I agree with both zzz-asleep and Mark. The Aran islands are amazing (like going back in time, most islanders speak Irish as their first…
Re: Best place to stay around Giant's Causeway

by ponaire 05 May 2010

http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/accomfinder/select.aspx?Rooms=1&PartySize=2&Arrival=2010-05-20&Nights=1&Required=1101&Destination=bal…
RE: Ireland road trip

by FelisPardalis 06 November 2009

Definitely do the Antrim Coast. Take your time. Take in the sights. Drive carefully. Head west towards Derry and Donegal from Portrush.…
RE: driving itinerary for Ireland

by sadbloke 14 September 2009

Agree with Sean above, Limerick isn't a great place. I recently drove from Dingle up to Leitrim, took around 5 1/2 hours with a stop in…
RE: driving itinerary for Ireland

by kinx81 13 September 2009

Thanks for the replies! That three days includes: full day of drive around Donegal; another day of seeing both Derry and Portrush, and…
RE: driving itinerary for Ireland

by tony_b 13 September 2009

On the stretch from Portrush to Belfast, be sure to drive along the [North Antrim Coast|http://www.northantrim.com/]. It's a slow drive,…
RE: Dunluce castle and Giant's Causeway

by micolett 30 April 2009

I did that trip several times, using Portrush or Ballycastle as a base, or starting point, and combining public transport between both…
Re: Dunluce castle and Giant's Causeway

by travelingbeeyotch 30 April 2009

It's worth an overnight stay in the area if you can spare the time. I took a commuter rail to get to Portrush, once there they had a…