Tag: Northern Ireland

Attending the Launch Day for the New Skate 100 Park at V36

Attending the Launch Day for the New Skate 100 Park at V36

I have lived in Newtownabbey for most of my life. I have seen parks come and go over the years. And other parks be upgraded to evolve with the times, which can be expected. But most of the local area has stayed the same. Almost 

Our visit to the Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra, Northern Ireland

Our visit to the Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra, Northern Ireland

The Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra should hands down, be on your list of places to visit with the family. It is a beautiful place to visit and even better when the sun has its hat on! The Ulster Folk Museum has an array of 

Our School Summer Holiday plans & living in Northern Ireland

Our School Summer Holiday plans & living in Northern Ireland

Living here in the gorgeous green lands of Northern Ireland, the kids have just broken off for their school summer holidays. HUZZAH! I hear other Northern Irish parents cry! And I hear you! No more uniforms to iron, no more packed lunches to try and 

Our Stay at Coolfin Cottage in Ballycastle!

Our Stay at Coolfin Cottage in Ballycastle!

We visited Ballycastle, as a family the summer before the pandemic shook the world. This makes our time there so much more special and man, over the course of a global pandemic you don’t half gain some perspective, right? So, naturally, ever since, we have 

11 things to do in Castlerock, Northern Ireland

11 things to do in Castlerock, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a beautiful part of the UK. Straight facts. In particular, Castlerock, the little seaside village on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, has captured my heart since I was a child. It is one of my most favourite places to go, to 

Visiting Rathlin Island & everything you need to know!

Visiting Rathlin Island & everything you need to know!

A few summers ago, my children and I spent the night at the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, which was lovely. However, after checking in to the hotel, we hopped on the Rathin Island Ferry and spent the day on Rathlin Island. This our first time 

Help Support Local businesses in Northern Ireland

Help Support Local businesses in Northern Ireland

Christmas is just mere weeks away and the idea just dawned me, perhaps a few weeks/months too late mind you! But better late than never to put together a list of amazing small businesses to help you support local in Northern Ireland. Making them easier 

AD | Staying overnight at Greenhill YMCA in Newcastle

AD | Staying overnight at Greenhill YMCA in Newcastle

When you’re thinking of places to have an overnight stay or a few days staycation with the family. You think of B&B’s, Hotels and Air BnB’s, right? However, have you ever considered staying at a residential centre? Now, I’ll be the first to admit that