Darren Clarke Charity Golf Classic - Rockmount Golf Club
Video report from the Darren Clarke Charity Golf Classic in aid of the Benevolent Funds of the Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards.
The event took place at Rockmount Golf Club, near Belfast, on September 20, 2013, and raised an estimated £200,000.
The Vagliano Trophy 2015
The Junior and Senior Vagliano Trophies took place at Malone Golf Club in 2015. After two days of incredible golf and sportsmanship both European teams were declared victorious. However a golf tournament is much more than just the players, it is the spectators, the officials, the volunteers, and many more.
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Belvoir Park Belfast - The Forest in the City. Have you ever been there?
Belvoir Park Belfast is located near the city of Belfast, the Belvoir Park Forest is rife with wildlife, including Large Bracket Fungi and flowering plants, such as the Giant Hogweed, as well as birds such as the Long-eared Owls, and mammals such as the red squirrels.
Managed by the Forest Service, Belvoir Park Forest walks within the forest link to the Lagan River 'Towpath' and the Lagan Valley Regional Park (
It is close to Belvoir Park Golf Club, Belvoir Park Hospital and Forestside Shopping Centre and it is open to visitors 24 hours a day.
Interesting Landmarks
• Belvoir Motte
The Belvoir motte dates back to the Norman era when John de Courcy invaded Ulster and established settlements at Dundrum and Carrickfergus. The motes were set up as defense against the southern approaches to Carrickfergus.
• Woodland
The Belvoir Park Forest is home to almost thirty-five species of birds, including common resident species, such as blackbird, song thrush, robin and woodpigeon and more unusual species such as jay and long-eared owl.
• Medieval Graveyard
A private graveyard is located within the Park and has been in there since the 14th century. Currently, it holds the empty tomb of the Dungannon family.
• Arboretum
The previous estate owners, the Dungannons and Batesons, planted many trees in park. Thanks to them, there are now numerous mature specimens of trees, such as redwood and cedar.
History of Belvoir Park Belfast
The Hill family settled at Belvoir in the early 18th century and built a large house that stood on the site of the current car park. In the 19th century, the Hill family sold the estate to the Batesons, whose son became Lord Deramore in 1885. The Deramores returned to England at the end of the 19th century and leased the estate to Walter H Wilson, a partner with Harland and Wolff. The last private tenant at Belvoir was Sir James Johnston, who was the Lord Mayor of Belfast in 1917-18.
“Belvoir’s trees are living landmarks, home to thousands of species of plants and animals, yet sadly lacking the recognition they deserve”, says Nikki Williams, Ancient Tree Hunt project manager. She also adds that “anyone can visit the web site and add their discoveries. Identifying their whereabouts is an important first step in securing their future - both for the benefit of wildlife and for the enjoyment of generations to come... We want to give as many people as possible in Northern Ireland the chance to get to grips with our remarkable old trees, and Belvoir Park Forest provides the perfect venue. With its extensive parkland and woodland, Belvoir is home to an impressive number of veteran trees which have seen centuries come and go. This event is brimming with activity. It’s a chance to learn how to identify and record our ancient trees, and it’s also an opportunity to simply enjoy the beauty of woodland. We have a creative agenda in store for kids as well, so there’s something for all the family.”
Definitely worth visiting Belvoir Forest - there are not too many forests of this size and diversity in Belfast.
Nearby Attractions
• Space CRAFT
Space CRAFT is a shop, gallery and exhibition area owned and managed by the Craft and Design Collective that sells products made by locals.
• Northern Ireland War Memorial
The exhibition features WWII memorials by shedding light on the Home Front, the Belfast blitz of 1941 and the presence of US forces from 1942 to 1944.
The museum showcases a variety of historical objects, including uniforms, photographs and oral histories, as well as the names of the 1100 men, women and children who lost their lives in the Belfast blitz.
There are various original artworks on display; a stained glass memorial window by Stanley Murray Scott, a copper frieze commemorating the vital war industries in N.Ireland, an original portrait of James Magennis VC and a bronze sculpture by John Sherlock.
These different Belfast attractions come in addition to the parks that are found in the city and which prove that Northern Ireland is one of those countries around the world that enjoy a greenery space and thus welcomes tourists to it. Those parks which we could mention some of them now include the Botanic Gardens in Belfast ( Ormeau Park ( Victoria Park ( Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park ( and many others found in Northern Ireland as well.
Belfast parks are numerous, you just have to know which one is the closest to your location and choose to go and visit it, otherwise you will spend your vacation in Belfast visiting parks.
The best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.
The Darren Clarke and Paddy Wallace Charity Golf Masters
The Royal Belfast Golf Club played the impressive backdrop to an exclusive diary date for invited golfers and guests at The Darren Clarke and Paddy Wallace Charity Golf Masters recently. For EXCLUSIVE coverage pick up the October Issue of IN! Magazine or log on to in-magazine.co.uk