Discover the North - Visit Thin Places in Northern Ireland
Join us on a tour of Northern Ireland plus 4 additional counties. Visit thin places, mystical sites in the most comprehensive commercial tour of Northern Ireland led by Mindie Burgoyne. 10 counties in 10 days, 30-40 sites and over 1000 miles of hidden Ireland.
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Hi, I'm Mindie Burgoyne and I want to invite you to join our Discover the North tour to Ireland.
Our tours are for people who are looking for more than a whirlwind sightseeing tour. Our guests want visit thin places - places where the veil between this world and the Eternal world is thin. Places where you seem to walk in two worlds.
They want to know the stories behind the sites, They want to know who went before them in this place - the meaning behind the ritual. They want to learn new things, discover the old Celtic culture and traditions .. maybe find out about holy wells, earth energies, what's the fascination with stones, what's the meaning of the oak
We cover over 1000 miles in 10 days and lead our guests through 30 to 40 mystical places. Our guests travel within the context of story ... they are learn the story of the site, then experience each site's unique energy .... than are changed in some small way by that energy. n
Places like Caldragh Cemetery, Giants Causeway, Arboe, St. patrick's chair, Beltany stone circle, the Giant's ring, The field of writing, and White Park Bay with its magical beach where the sand sings.
We connect with local guides well versed in Irish history and archaeology and the old Celtic traditions. They offer our guests a rich experience.
The best thing about any trip to Ireland is connecting with the Irish people, Every one of our itineraries includes engaging with the local people, talking with them, getting to the know them a bit. These are some of most amazing people you'll ever meet.
Once our day is over we overnight in large city centers - Belfast, Donegal and Derry. This is to give our guests lots of options for relaxation and entertainment.... things they can do on their own.
They can get out and have a bit of fun, and enjoy the Irish culture
New friendships are forged with the people on the tours. There's a bonding that goes on. Each person on the tour has some special gift he or she brings, something to teach the others. Some of these friendships will last a lifetime.
Much of the northern landscape is undeveloped. There's magic about the old ruins set in these fields of green under big skies, framed by the blue of the Atlantic.
This is a tour that feeds the soul, shapes the spirit. Why don't you consider joining us.
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Ireland is a VERY beautiful country not to mention the people of Ireland mostly, if not all, are very very friendly and accommodating even the British as well who lives in the northern part of Ireland. However, some are crazy, fast drivers, but mostly are very patient drivers. They are so use to tourist visiting the country so you will hardly get honked if you are driving slow although my travel buddy (Bethany) drives like a race car driver. The country is separated by two currencies and laws. The Northern Ireland is under UK realm where Sterling/Pound is their acceptable currency, while the rest of the Ireland use Euro. Why is Ireland separated by two different nations? Well, the Irish Rebellion of 1798 occurred and the British and the Irish parliaments enacted the Acts of Union in 1800. The merger created a new political entity called United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on 1 January 1801. During that time, many rebels were imprisoned in Wicklow Gaol and Kilmanhaim Gaol for such a petty crime like stealing a bread, potatoes, livestock, or not paying a small tax. Life back then were very tough as any other countries during those days.
1) Dublin - stay 1 night is all you need
- #templebar
- #dublincastle
- #bookofkells
2) Giant Causeway - Northern Ireland (avoid taking the M50 toll) #giantcauseway
- #darkhedges
- #dunlucecastle
- #carrickabridge
- #larrybanequarry
3) Slieve League - #slieveleague (awesome mountain to hike.
4) Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park - #kylemoreabbey #connemaranationalpark
5) Stay in #Galway - small quaint town with lots of pubs.
6) Innis Oiir - take the ferry boat and travel 30 mins from Doolin. #innisoiir
7) Cliff of Moher (#cliffofmoher) - most tour bus will take tourist here, but it's not worth seeing after you seen Slieve League.
8) Ring of Kerry - #ringofkerry . A must see. This is a full day trip. Again, drive and don't go for a tour bus as there are many places to see around ring of kerry that tour bus not accessible.
9) Killarney National Park - #killarneynationalpark
10) Rock of Cashel - #rockofcashel
11) Kilkenny Castle - #kilkennycastle
12) Wicklow Gaol - #wicklowgaol (pronounced Wicklow Jail)
13) Powercourt Estate - #powercourtestate Rated #3 best garden in the world.
Whew! These are it. It may sound overwhelming, but it is not. Rent a small car, drive around Ireland is the best way to see and experience this beautiful country.
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360 Degree Video from The Moat - Donaghadee Northern Ireland
A 3D/360 degree video from the top of the impressive Moat in Donaghadee. See the lighthouse in the distance - but you can see how impressive the view is from the site and why it is definitely worth checking out next time you visit.
County Down is a beautiful area in Northern Ireland - if travelling around the country - visit Donaghadee and another of the other towns in the county. Donaghadee is a small town in county Down that lies on the northeast coast of the Ards Peninsula, about 18 miles east of Belfast (
There are different places which are known when it comes to Northern Ireland and there are those which are not much visited especially when it comes to the tourists who directly head to the capital city. Donaghadee might not be the place to visit different touristic locations, but there are those which bring the local Irish people to the town in order to check them, such as the Moat as well as the Harbour and the Lighthouse (
This 360 degree video experience was taken from the Moat site. The Moat in Donaghadee town was built back in the old days in order to house the explosives for the blasting involved in the construction of the harbour and without even mentioning that, but it is one of the most well known prominent features of this small town. The Moat was built in 1818 and even though it is considered an important historical place in Donaghadee, it is now part of a garden that offers a beautiful view of the town - even the lighthouse could be spotted from up there - and it also offers good views for the sea towards the Copeland Islands.
Not just the Moat that is considered an attraction in Donaghadee, but there is also the Harbour and the Lighthouse which could be spotted from the hill on which the Moat is located. The Harbour of Donaghadee has been there from the 17th century and might be one of the most famous places there since it has been a haven for ships for centuries and that comes in addition to its lighthouse which it is famously known with as well.
These are the most important places to visit in Donaghadee, county Down, when it comes to history and those places which might have their popularity among the tourists and visitors, but there are still some other activities which one could be part of when it comes to Donaghadee, such as those different scenic walks including the marine walk at The Commons which is a cultivated open space with bowls, tennis, putting, and an adventure playground, and there is also Pier 36 along the seafront which is a famous restaurant and pub that managed to accumulate a number of awards in it short history - so you will definitely find a couple of things which you could do in Donaghadee and not just check the Harbour, the Lighthouse, and the Moat.
Donaghadee is the nearest port to Scotland and even back in the old days it was the landing point in Northern Ireland for travelers from the British mainland. Donaghadee was also the principle's port before Belfast became the major city and much of the town developments resulted from ships and shipping - so the harbour is not just a new thing to give this town a meaning and make it important to visit.
County Down is known to be one of the six different counties that are located in Northern Ireland which is found within the province of Ulster. There are other destinations which we have been to in county Down in addition to visiting Donaghadee, such as going to Rostrevor which is also situated there ( going to Portaferry was another thing we have done in county Down ( the Tollymore Forest which is located in Newcastle is also a good place to head to in county Down ( the famous Dundrum Castle which is also located near Newcastle could also be a hit ( and there is the Ballywalter village in county Down (
We loved the idea of taking this 360 degree video experience from the Moat because it is located on some kind of a hill and it offers a lot of views all over the whole town that we were also able to spot the lighthouse from up there - and that might be considered a plus that we spotted the most famous places of the town from the same location.
We love sharing our experiences and visits with our viewers and subscribers and we even love them more when they are in 360 degree videos because that way we help travelers to get in the experience without having to pass borders and travel across the seas to check the places themselves - of course will be much better but some people might not have the time and money.
Have you ever visited Donaghadee before?
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This boat would do me well.
Unfortuantely I know nothing else about her.
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