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County Antrim forms the north-east corner of Ireland, and a channel only 13 miles wide separates Torr Head from the Scottish coast. Lough Neagh (the largest lake in Ireland or Britain) and the fertile valley of the Bann occupy the western part of the county, but the greater part of it is an irregular plateau of hills and uplands, drooping sharply to the sea on the north and east.

On the east a magnificent coast runs north from Larne, curving round the base of steep headlands, between which is the beautiful nine glens of Antrim open to the sea. Almost every bay along the coast is a link in a chain of fine holiday resorts. On the northern coast the Giant's Causeway is a celebrated natural wonder.

Home to Belfast, the Province of Northern Ireland's capital. Belfast, a bustling city on the head of Belfast Lough, a natural deepwater port, is more famous perhaps for being the birth-place of James Galway, the world-renowned Flutist and also of Van Morrisson. Belfast boasted Ireland's biggest ship-yards, whose most famous ship was the ill-fated Titanic.

Ballycastle Ballycastle in the north-east of the county is home to the Auld lammas fair, one of Europe's oldest fairs, or festivals, looks out onto Rathlin Island, where Robert the Bruce of Scotland found refuge. Further along the coast is the Giants Causeway, a striking array of massive basalt blocks fall into the sea, not far from the Bushmills whisky distillery.

The Old Bushmills Distillery The Old Bushmills Distillery is the World's oldest licensed Whiskey Distillery. King James I granted the original License to distil 'Acqua Vitae' in April 1608 and since then Bushmills has been making the finest Irish Malt Whiskey here for almost four hundred years.

Guided Tours April - October Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm Sunday 12 noon - 5.30pm (last tour 4.00pm each day) Off Season November - March Monday to Friday 5tours daily 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, & 3.30pm sharp For groups. please telephone to arrange your visit
tel. (012657) 31521

Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway:- Often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. This remarkable arrangement of stones calls for some explanation. The peculiar columnar formation was caused by slow and irregular cooling of lava which produced hexagonal cracks. Although these stones are mainly six sided there are some of 3, 5, 7 and 8 sides.

Carrickfergus Castle Dominating the skyline is the famous Carrickfergus Castle. Built in the 12th Century, it is Ireland's oldest and best preserved Norman citadel - a place that saw active use right up until after the First World War.

Larne
Larne, a few miles further east is a large ferry port, handling ferries daily from Scotland, some 15 miles away, thus making Antrim a very popular tourist destination. The picturesque Glens of Antrim are a favorite drive locally. Larne is both the most modern and the most ancient of places. The name of the town is believed to have derived from the prince called Lathar, son of an ancient Irish king, who was granted the lands by his father. The area came to be called Lathar-na, meaning the lands of Lathar, and this has been anglicised to Larne. Archaeology has produced remains and artifacts in the area suggesting an ancient culture which lived close to the shores of the North Channel and traded with others around the coasts of Scotland. Nowadays the trade links still remain, as the port is one of the most modern roll-on/roll-off terminals in the United Kingdom, and ships daily take passenger sand goods to and from the coast of Scotland. Today the town combines a historical past with modern port, shopping and leisure facilities.

In addition to having man attractions of its own, it is also ideally located for those wishing to use Larne or surrounding areas as a base to further explore the Glens of Antrim and scenic Antrim Coast Road, which stretches from the town northward sthrough the nine glens.

Belfast
Come and explore this vibrant, lively city where it has been welcoming visitors since the days when Béal Feirste was no more than a cluster of houses at the mouth of the Lagan River - and that's only four hundred years ago - and where today you'll find lots to do and see. The nineteenth century saw the arrival of merchant traders, shipbuilders, mill owners and industrialists, bringing work and prosperity, marking the dawn of the development of the pleasant Victorian city that is Belfast today.

For over 120 years Belfast Castle has been a familiar landmark in the City of Belfast.

It is situated on a prominent site, 400 feet above sea level on the slopes of Cave Hill and offers visitors one of the most panoramic views of Belfast Lough and the greater Belfast area. It has earned an enviable reputation for our excellent standard of food, our warm hospitality and our professional yet unobtrusive service. While at the Castle why not pay a visit to the Heritage Centre or the Cellar Antiques Shop. Finish off your visit with refreshments served in the Cellar Restaurant.

Ulster Museum
Location:
Botanic Gardens,
Belfast,Co. Antrim, BT9
Phone: 01232 383000

Noted for its Irish antiques, Ulster history, art collections and natural sciences. Interesting new Early Ireland gallery (10,000BC-1,500 BC). Tresures form the Armada shipwreck Girona. Shop, cafe. Wheelchair access. Parking on request. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 1-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Free entrance.

Pubs
Queen's University of Belfast
The academical hub of Northern Ireland.

The Crown Bar
The Oldest Public House in Belfast.