Dromore Town | Northern Ireland | County Down | Dromore Cathedral | Dromore Motte and Bailey

Dromore Town | Northern Ireland | County Down | Dromore Cathedral | Dromore Motte and Bailey

The best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep. Dromore is a quaint market town situated 19 miles southwest of Belfast City. it has a picturesque, colourful and welcoming feel. The town's centre, Market Square has a rare set of prisoners stocks said to date from the 1800s when stocks were used as punishment for petty crimes. Dromore also has the remains of a motte and bailey castle that was erected by John De Courcy in norman times and an earlier earthwork known as the priests mount. There is also the Harry Ferguson memorial garden. The garden was set up in memorial of Harry Ferguson, the first Irishman to have built and flew his own aeroplane. He also was heavily involved in the production and design of the modern tractor and developed the first four wheel drive formula one car. so naturally there is plenty of parking. The garden aslo hold tractor events every year. There is also Dromore cathedral which its site has been believed to have been used as a place of worship since 510AD which St Colman, a disciple of Patrick discovered he site. the Church was built and destroyed and then rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries. Dromore is a welcoming town bustling with lots of tea shops and sights to see. it makes for a wonderfully chilled and fun family day out. If you would like to find out more about things to do and see in Northern Ireland, Ireland and beyond follow the links below: https://youtu.be/VpE2cn28Q_w https://youtu.be/BdO58f65IXk https://youtu.be/708FR4cNymg https://youtu.be/0i1AtkIWDcs https://youtu.be/R40hkX_Ni7g The best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep. Want to learn more about where to visit in Northern Ireland and Ireland? Check out our website www.connollycove.com

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Belfast Waterworks | County Antrim | Free Things to do in Northern Ireland | Belfast City

Belfast Waterworks | County Antrim | Free Things to do in Northern Ireland | Belfast City

The best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep. Belfast waterworks is hidden away amongst the buzz of Belfast city toward the north. It provides a simple escape to nature. It is well maintained and you can escape from the city and revisit nature. It is a popular spot for leisure. You can go on walking trails and take in the view of Cavehill and black mountain. A place for all the family, especially the younger kids. The Belfast Waterworks is a great spot for a family day out. The Waterworks includes a sports facility, a community garden and two children's playgrounds. The site was originally proposed to be used for water based activities. Since the Waterworks initial development, one of the ponds was stocked with trout for the local angling club and man made islands have been installed to promote the breeding of waterfowl. All in all the Waterworks provides a nice family getaway for the day with various walking trail routes, space for the kids to play and get close to nature despite the buzz of Belfast city in the background. If you want to learn about more things to do and see in Belfast and surrounding areas just watch the links below: https://youtu.be/adq1MqXbz8w https://youtu.be/jjRoc9qcKb8 https://youtu.be/AtgIY9GPn04 https://youtu.be/ibgRjod3Ek0 https://youtu.be/0i1AtkIWDcs The best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep. Want to learn more about where to visit in Northern Ireland and Ireland? Check out our website www.connollycove.com

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