Northern Ireland?

Question

I just noticed that everyone seems to enquire about Dublin and staying there for breaks, does anyone ever go to Northern Ireland or thugh of going to Northern Ireland and if not why, just curious how we as a country are viewed by possible tourists

Answer 1

It is a little known fact that in a recent UN report Belfast was the city with the second lowest crime rate in the WORLD!  I don't know why the NI tourist board is not telling everyone who will listen about this under reported fact.  I read it in the local papers when it came out and then never heard another word about it.

I am from NI but spend most of my weeks working in the Republic.  I work in the arcitectural business and meet people daily who tell me that they have never been to NI but would love to go...well just get in the car and go there then I feel like shouting!  It is not more than 5 hours drive from the furthest part of the Republic but if we can't even attract people from the same island we must have a serious problem - and will never be able to attract people from anywhere else I guess.

Answer 2

Can i just say dundalks not in northern ireland its been said twice in the answers

Answer 3

I took a trip to Ireland five years ago and went all around the island.  

It seemed safe then, and I can't imagine how it could ever have gotten worse now.

I visited Londonderry, Belfast, and the Giants Causway, and wouldn't mind going back.

Answer 4

I love Northern Ireland and have gone there on all but one of my 5 trips to Ireland.  I have cousins in Bainbridge, and enjoy visiting them, but I'd head to the north regardless.

Anyone who thinks there are real "troubles", hasn't been there and hasn't been paying close attention.  You can't even tell when you cross from the north to the south anymore - no checkpoints, no guards, only a sign that says "Welcome to X".

Some of my favorite places - driving through the Glens of Antrim, visiting Dunluce Castle, Dundalk is a cute town, even Belfast itself.

Answer 5

I spent 11 days in Derry (Londonderry) in 2004 and loved it...I'd go back in a heartbeat if I could....beautiful place and beautiful people.

Answer 6

Belfast has to be one of the true "hidden gems" in Europe.  What a city.  Great people, wonderful things to see and do.  I loved it and if I'd only had a bit more time I'd have gone back there this year as well.

Answer 7

Hey im from the north in Tyrone to be specific...there hasnt bin any army men or gurads or wat ever in year, its a good running countyr now,,, even tho the political situation is aload of bollocks! ITS A BEAUTIFUL place to go! there is so much to do! much nicer people than down south an u can understand us better lol! bu im not stayen in ths country.... wen i know that the majority of the population hate me cuz i was born catholic...and im not even a practicing one!! ANYHOO NAT THE POIN come on u know u wanna stay...tiz class craic!!! u will love it!!

Slan!

Answer 8

More violence in Northern Ireland. Airport is more closely guarded by military. Dublin and southern Ireland is more comfortable - especially from a visitor's point of view.

Answer 9

I have family and friends in Nor'n  Iron and have been there many times.  It is great place to be and live in.  Belfast is also home to a kick a$$ hockey team,  GO  Giants! Dundalk home to Team Ireland, Ireland's Olympic hopefuls in hockey.  

NI is also the where some of the worlds greatest poets,writers and musicians come from and find inspiration. As for the politics I remember I am primarily a Yank and keep my mouth shut out of my cousins kitchens.  It is a place of beauty and complexity  that people I love have lived in for hundreds of years.

That is how this FBI and sometimes "tourist" sees Ulster. How, I can't wait to see her again.....