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A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum, 7 February,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Pizza making
LocationBangor

At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh…

Portaferry Castle, view from the road
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

a photo of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Barley Cottage is a…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

Photo showing view from golf club across the green
LocationBangor

Bangor Golf Club is situated on the outskirts of Bangor overlooking Belfast lough and the Antrim…

Photograph of the Movilla Abbey, grave stones and ruins
LocationNewtownards

Movilla Abbey, Methodist and Church of Ireland. As important as Bangor, Movilla was associated…

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room.
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Joseph Beech Organist
LocationPortaferry

Join us for a captivating Sunday afternoon organ recital featuring Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist of…

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

More Highlights

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum, 7 February,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Pizza making
LocationBangor

At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh…

Portaferry Castle, view from the road
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

a photo of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Barley Cottage is a…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

Photo showing view from golf club across the green
LocationBangor

Bangor Golf Club is situated on the outskirts of Bangor overlooking Belfast lough and the Antrim…

Photograph of the Movilla Abbey, grave stones and ruins
LocationNewtownards

Movilla Abbey, Methodist and Church of Ireland. As important as Bangor, Movilla was associated…

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room.
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Joseph Beech Organist
LocationPortaferry

Join us for a captivating Sunday afternoon organ recital featuring Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist of…

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

More Highlights

A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
LocationDonaghadee

Home to the only Camera Obscura on the island of Ireland. Seasonal opening 2025: Summer, May to…

Seasonal vegetables from local produce farmers at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
LocationNewtownards

A weekly market catering for all your needs.

Ards Historical Society and ABLE
LocationNewtownards

A special collaboration between Ards Historical Society and stunning lacework by Mrs Unagh…

St Columbanus stained glass window, and the Bangor Bell on display in North Down Museum
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland's patron saints at North Down Museum, 7 February,…

Bangor Market signage
LocationBangor

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce.  Situated…

Pizza making
LocationBangor

At Little Wing our passion for pizza shines through! We tirelessly search for the finest fresh…

Portaferry Castle, view from the road
LocationPortaferry

Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the…

Front exterior with seating area
LocationBangor

A beautiful, spacious Victorian townhouse completely renovated which sleeps 12, six bedrooms, all…

Racing in progress
LocationKircubbin

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit offers the opportunity of a lifetime, to have a driving experience…

Lough view
LocationNewtownards

St Patrick's Hall lies in the heart of main street Portaferry. The Victorian church hall has been…

a photo of a living room
LocationGreyabbey

1 of a group of 7 cottages that can accommodate parties of up to 34 people. Barley Cottage is a…

Double bedroom
LocationBangor

A Victorian house with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere.…

Photo showing view from golf club across the green
LocationBangor

Bangor Golf Club is situated on the outskirts of Bangor overlooking Belfast lough and the Antrim…

Photograph of the Movilla Abbey, grave stones and ruins
LocationNewtownards

Movilla Abbey, Methodist and Church of Ireland. As important as Bangor, Movilla was associated…

A photo of the alter at St Cooey's wells
LocationPortaferry

The church at St Cooey’s Wells is thought to date from the 7th century but only the foundation…

Cockle Row Cottages
LocationGroomsport

Take a step back in time with a visit to the lovingly restored Cockle Row Cottages located beside…

Views towards Bangor marina from living room.
LocationBangor

​Nestled in the seaside resort of Bangor County Down Northern Ireland, the apartment has…

Exterior of the Old Post Office
LocationNewtownards

Opened in 2004 The Old Post Office Tea Rooms are situated on the picturesque shores of Strangford…

Vintage double decker bus
LocationHolywood

Celebrate the history of invention and innovation through engineering, design, and technology at…

Photo of restaurant front entrance outside
LocationKillinchy

Balloo House is a beautiful country pub and restaurant that successfully combines history,…

Building exterior
LocationNewtownards

Dating back to 1676, Florida Manor, and original Irish Georgian estate has undergone sympathetic…

Ards CCÉ
LocationBangor

The young musicians of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann invite you to a joyful celebration of Irish…

Joseph Beech Organist
LocationPortaferry

Join us for a captivating Sunday afternoon organ recital featuring Joseph Beech, Sub-Organist of…

Inside the shop
LocationComber

Doghouse is a stylish and intimate gallery space stocking a large range of crafts from all over the…

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