Donaghadee - County Down, Northern Ireland
Donaghadee has a great landmark in the lighthouse over the pier facing into the Irish Sea. There is a beautiful coastal walk here - also into the town where there is an old moat/castle structure and a great view of the surrounding area. Very close to Bangor and Belfast.
There are some small towns scattered around Belfast that open the eyes of the visitors and tourists who are staying in Belfast and give them the chance to think outside the box and go out of the city to any of these towns if they have some spare time to spend and this is usually a good plan because it will give them the chance to explore more parts of Northern Ireland during their trip.
Donaghadee is one of these different options related to small towns which we have to refer to and mention, it is only 18 miles away from Belfast and only 6 miles away from Bangor - which is not a long distance for someone to go. Donaghadee is a small town situated in county Down, Northern Ireland, that lies on the northeast coast of the Ards Peninsula; it is in the civil parish of Donaghadee and the historic barony of Ards Lower. The history of Donaghadee town and the different attractions that could be seen in it add to the encouragement that fills the visitor's heart and mind about going there.
Donaghadee town was actually featured in the Irish Rebellion of 1798; in the morning of Pike Sunday 10 June 1798, a force of United Irishmen mainly from Bangor, Donaghadee, Greyabbey, and Ballywalter attempted to occupy the the town of Newtownards, they met with musket fire from the market house and they were defeated. In addition to this historical part, Donaghadee harbour is also important when it comes to this town since it has its historical part as well; Donaghadee was used in the period between 1759 and 1826 by couples going to Portpatrick, Wigtown, Scotland in order to get married since there was a daily packet boat going there from Donaghadee harbour.
Of course when it comes to any new place you are visiting, the first thing that you will be doing is searching for the different touristic attractions that you could visit there. When it comes to Donaghadee town, there are a couple of things to consider visiting, such as the Moat, the Harbour and the Marina along with the lighthouse, and there are other minor places to consider such as the Parish Church.
The harbour and the lighthouse of Donaghadee town are famous because that harbour almost dates back to the 17th century and this harbour is well known for its lighthouse - it might be one of the most famous attractions related to this town, it has actually been a haven for ships for years and years.
In addition to the harbour and the lighthouse, there is also the Moat - or as it is also known and referred to the Motte - which was actually built to house the explosives used in building the harbour. The Moat is also one of the most prominent features of the town that dates back to 1818 but today it is now part of a park, giving views across the town and seawards towards the Copeland Islands (
These are the most common things to be done in this small town but there are still other activities which one could also include and which might be a walk by the town that includes the marine walk by The Commons: this is a semi-cultivated open space with bowls, tennis, putting, and an adventure playground. There are also those restaurants, hotels, and bars which you could choose from and enjoy sitting at, one of them is the famous Grace Neill's bar which opened back in 1611 as the King's Arms and which is considered the oldest bar to be found in Ireland.
When you are visiting Donaghadee town, you should always check the events that might be taking place there because you could get the chance to enjoy your time attending any of them. There are also those shops and boutiques which might be offering different products that you could go back home with any of them - make your visit count.
There are some other small towns and cities which are close to Donaghadee - and that of course in addition to Belfast the capital city of Northern Ireland and the one mostly visited ( - from these places, there is Bangor which is the closest to Donaghadee and which is mostly known with its harbour ( there is also Portaferry which is mostly known with its Exploris Aquarium ( and there is also Ballywalter which is considered not far away from Donaghadee (
These were the things we managed to visit in Donaghadee, county Down, and this was the trip we went on and enjoyed. Have you ever been there before? Share with us more of your stories and adventures.
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Places to see in ( Newtownards - UK )
Places to see in ( Newtownards - UK )
Newtownards, is a large town, townland and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. Newtownards lies at the most northern tip of Strangford Lough, 10 miles east of Belfast, on the Ards Peninsula. Newtownards is situated in the civil parish of Newtownards and the historic baronies of Ards Lower and Castlereagh Lower. Newtownards is the largest town in the former Borough of Ards. It is known colloquially by locals as Ards.
The town of Newtownards is overlooked by the 100-foot (30 m) high Scrabo Tower. The tower is 41 metres high, and was erected as a memorial to Charles Stewart, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, in recognition of his concern for the plight of his tenants during the great potato famine. It is open to the public and houses a historical and local environment exhibition. The basalt topped sandstone hill at Scrabo is one of the dominant features of north Down. The tower now stands tall in Scrabo Country Park with its woodland walks and parkland through Killynether Wood.
The Somme Heritage Centre, which is situated a little north of the town, is the Somme Association's flagship project. Situated adjacent to the Clandeboye Estate outside Newtownards, the centre is a unique visitor attraction of international significance showing the reality of the Great War and its effects on the community at home. The centre commemorates the involvement of the 36th (Ulster) and 16th (Irish) divisions in the Battle of the Somme, the 10th (Irish) Division in Gallipoli, Salonika and Palestine and provides displays and information on the entire Irish contribution to the First World War.
The centre promotes cross-community contact, mutual understanding, an appreciation of cultural diversity, and is a major visitor attraction. The centre is built on ground provided by Ards Borough Council in what is to be the Whitespots Country Park. It is linked to Helen's Tower on the Clandeboye Estate via the Ulster Way. Historically, the 36th (Ulster) Division trained on the estate during the first few months of the war and German prisoners of war were interned there. A replica of Helen's Tower was built on the Somme battlefield as Northern Ireland's national war memorial.
On the east shore of Strangford Lough, a few miles outside Newtownards and near Greyabbey, stands Mount Stewart, an 18th-century house and garden – the home of the Londonderry family. The house and its contents reflect the history of the Londonderrys who played a leading role in British social and political life. The ninety-eight acre garden at Mount Stewart has been proposed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Largely created by Edith, Lady Londonderry, wife of the 7th Marquess, in the 1920s, it has an unrivalled collection of rare and unusual plants.
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Holywood Town Belfast - Places to Visit in Northern Ireland
Cities and towns, these are the two different places that tourists get attracted to when it comes to visiting a new country for the first time and trying to explore as much of it as possible, or even for the local people who want to get to know more about their own personal country.
Holywood town is part of Northern Ireland, it is located in the metropolitan area of Belfast city in county Down. This town in Northern Ireland is a civil parish and townland of 755 acres, lying on the shore of Belfast Lough, between Belfast and Bangor.
Going back into the history of this old city, one will get to ask about the name which lots of people now pronounce in the same way as Hollywood is pronounced. Back in the old days, the name Holywood was rather Sanctus Boscus, which means Holy Wood, and it was given to this place by the Normans after the woodland surrounding the monastery founded by St. Laseran before 640.
There are different interesting things that might be held in this town, such as the jazz and blues festival which is held there. There are other things that distinguish this town as well, such as the distinctive building known as the Old Priory. Even though this might sometimes be mistaken for the famous Hollywood in the United States of America, it is also considered one of the most visited towns in county Down for the fashion boutiques that it has, the delis and the galleries.
Holywood is also one of Northern Ireland's famous towns and places because it boasts Ireland's only surviving Maypole dating back to 1700 when a Dutch ship ran aground offshore and as a show of gratitude, they erected their broken mast.
We have already mentioned that the jazz and blues festival is held in Holywood, but there is also the annual May Day Celebrations which are considered the main focus when it comes to this town, and this is actually one of the big events in Ards and North Down calendar, when the school children dance around the maypole alongside market stalls and family attractions.
Holywood town stands as one of the beautiful places with a history carried behind which tourists and locals could visit and check what it has to offer - at least we have already mentioned some of the reasons why we believe this is considered a good place to travel to - but there are still other towns that could be visited in county Down as well, such as the Village of Saintfield ( Donaghadee which is 18 miles away from Belfast ( Crawfordsburn ( and Portaferry (
When it comes to the different attractions in county Down, Northern Ireland, there are different things which we should refer to as well in addition to these towns which we have mentioned, such as checking the Whiterocks Beach in Portrush ( Dundrum Castle ( Ballywalter Beach ( Down County Museum ( Tollymore Forest ( and lots of other things to dig deep behind and discover if you got the chance to be in county Down.
Being a place that is not far away from Belfast city, it is also considered a great suggestion for those touring the city to consider making a different kind of plan and add this destination to their list, they will end up visiting another part of Northern Ireland which they might have never thought about visiting before. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in County Down at Cultra, is another touristic attraction that is just next to Holywood which visitors and travelers could also check (
Have you ever been to Holywood in Northern Ireland before? Have you ever realized that there is another Holywood than the one you are used to hear about when it comes to the United States of America? Have you ever been there or ever planned a trip to this beautiful town in county Down? At least now you could make a proper plan and enjoy yourself there.
Holywood in county Down, Northern Ireland, might not be the biggest town to visit or the one with the most attractions, but it is definitely one of the towns close to Belfast that could still offer history along with some attractions that people could enjoy visiting and bring back stories from to their homes and families.
So, are you now planning to visit Holywood and see what this small town getting mixed up with the big US Hollywood actually looks like? Plan your visit as a local or a tourist and let us know your feedback and hear about the stories you will have there in this small town.
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NORTHERN IRELAND ROAD TRIP: Best Destinations in NI
Our insider guide to a Northern Ireland Road Trip. Sharing some of the Best Things to Do in Northern Ireland on a road trip from our website Includes tourist attractions from popular road trip destinations such as the Causeway Coast in County Antrim, The North Down Coastal Path, Strangford Lough, and the Mournes / Mourne Mountains in County Down, and the Fermanagh Lakelands in County Fermanagh.
Some of our essential places to See in Northern Ireland in the video include:
1. THE CAUSEWAY COAST: The Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Murlough Bay, Portstewart Strand, Mussenden Temple, The Dark Hedges.
2. THE NORTH DOWN COASTAL PATH: Crawfordsburn Country Park, Bangor Seafront.
3. STRANGFORD LOUGH: Scrabo Tower, Mount Stewart, Portaferry to Strangford Ferry, Castle Ward (aka Winterfell) and Camping.
4. THE MOURNES: Silent Valley, Tollymore Forest Park, Murlough Nature Reserve, Castlewellan Camping.
5. FERMANAGH LAKELANDS: Enniskillen and Lough Erne.
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The best views of Belfast - from the top deck | Sightseeing Bus Tour
Hop onboard for the view from the top deck, front row, as we drive around the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland, seeing all the sights on offer, including Stormont Parliament Buildings, the Falls Road and Shankill Road political and cultural murals, the famous tilting Albert Clock, Titanic Belfast and Nomadic, and the striking yellow cranes of Harland & Wolff, Samson and Goliath. Many thanks to Belfast In Your Pocket for providing the tickets.
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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.
Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Carrickfergus, colloquially known as Carrick, is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Carrickfergus sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles from Belfast.
Carrickfergus is County Antrim's oldest town and one of the oldest towns in Ireland as a whole. Carrickfergus was the administrative centre for Carrickfergus Borough Council, before this was amalgamated into the Mid and East Antrim District Council in 2015, and forms part of the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Carrickfergus is also a townland of 65 acres, a civil parish and a barony.
The town is the subject of the classic Irish folk song Carrickfergus, a 19th-century translation of an Irish-language song (Do Bhí Bean Uasal) from Munster, which begins with the words, I wish I was in Carrickfergus. The British peerage title of Baron Carrickfergus, which had become extinct in 1883, was bestowed upon Prince William on his wedding day in 2011.
Carrickfergus railway station opened on 1 October 1862. In addition, the northwest of the town is served by Clipperstown railway station, and the east by Downshire railway station. All three stations have regular commuter services to Belfast and Larne. Three historic stations in Carrickfergus, Barn, Eden and Mount, closed in the 1970s.
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What's in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland?
Have you ever been around all the towns and cities of Northern Ireland? There are lots of things to discover in every single town and every city out there, just adopt the investigator personality and follow all the trails that would lead you to something interesting and exciting to see.
Banbridge is one of those places in county Down, Northern Ireland, which one could visit and check what it has. Banbridge is a town in county Down that lies on River Bann and the A1 Road. The name of this small town was taken from a bridge that was built over River Bann back in 1712.
At the beginning of time, Banbridge was famously used as a coaching stop on the road for those travelling from Belfast to Dublin. Back in time, this small town thrived from the manufacturing of the Irish linen. Banbridge town is now the headquarters for Banbridge District Council.
Whenever it comes to a town or city in a country and knowing more about the history that they might carry, it seems interesting to listen to some of the unusual stories. In the case of Banbridge town, mentioning the main street is important since it was an unusual one because it rises to a steep heel before leveling out, even back in the 1800's an underpass was built to give the horses carrying heavy loads the chance to reach their destination without fainting before reaching the top; this bridge was named Downshire bridge although it was always being referred to as the cut.
Like any other place in the world, there are also some places to visit and things to do in Banbridge, county Down, even if it will end up being a small town that could be all rotated in a small period of time. Since the beginning of this town happened through the excellence in the linen world then visiting something related to this area will be a must when it comes to Banbridge, such as going to Fergusons Irish Linen Factory or passing by Linen Hill.
Of course people will be excited to look back in history and see the underpass that was built in the past but which is now used as a passage for cars, but there are also some places which one should be willing to visit and which include Mount Ida Pottery, Solitude Park, Arts in the Garden, Dromore Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Donaghmore High Cross, Loughbrickland Park, as well as the walking across the streets of the town and some of the other places that you could be exploring by yourself, which could be also about the restaurants, cafes and bars.
Banbridge town in county Down has its notable people who are famously known across the country and who happen to be from this town - some visitors tend to love the place more when they come to know that one of their favorite famous characters happen to be from this small town they are visiting. From those famous characters who come from this town, there are the Bronte sisters who are now famous for their books, John Butler Yeats who is an artist and father of four artistic kids, Cyril Scott and Arthur Cox who are both actors, as well as Joseph M. Scriven who is the writer of the poem which became the hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
Since Banbridge is a town in county Down then we have to refer to those other towns and villages which we have been to before and which are all located in county Down as well. We have been to Portaferry ( we visited Donaghadee ( we have also been to Rostrevor before ( Newcastle in county Down was one of the places we have been to as well ( and these of course come in addition to the touristic destinations which we might visit in every single place of these, such as Scrabo Tower in Newtownards ( and Mount Stewart House and Garden in the same place (
Northern Ireland is filled with lots of places that one could visit and enjoy the beauty of nature or the magnificence of history. Being to Banbridge was one of the trips we planned to experience this small town that has started its way through the linen industry and also check this town which was built by Bann River and thus got its name from it and from the bridge that was built for people to cross it.
Have you ever been to Banbridge before? Do you know what's in this small town? You should then! If you have the time to visit this small town in county Down then try to pass by it, it is not far away from Belfast and could provide you with a different experience.
Banbridge, the home to the Star of the County Down was the town we stopped at during this trip to know more about its history and the different places which we could visit in it and know more about what it could offer; you should make a plan!
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Dromore Town Park | Banbridge | County Down | Northern Ireland | Discover NI
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Dromore town park is located at the edge of the historic town of Dromore, County Down which has ruins or earthworks dating back to the norman conquest where John De Courcy erected a motte and bailey castle where the outlines of its remains can still be seen today.
The park itself offers tranquil walks by the River Lagan. Dromore Town Park is also free of charge with free parking so it offers a fantastic spot to take the family for a day out for a stroll or picnic.
Dromore Town Park recently secured £250,000 of funding to improve the facilities, paths and children's play areas in the Park in 2017. The park is a popular fishing location and offers a lot of biodiversity being in close proximity to the River Lagan and woodland areas it is an inviting spot for keen nature lovers to spot all the different species of plants and animals.
For those who enjoy a thrill there is a custom made pump track in Dromore Town Park. It can be used by amateurs and pros alike with mountain bikes and it is free to use as well.
There is also a play park for kids. The play park provides equipment for inclusion so that children of all ages and abilities can participate in play.
Crossing over two parts of the park is Dromore Viaduct. It is a abandoned railway track which would originally owned by the Banbridge, Lisburn and Belfast Junction railway when it was built in 1863 and it connected the borough of Knockmore to Banbridge. Dromore viaduct passes over Dromore Town Park with arches 10 metres apart and 23 metres tall.
Dromore Town Park is stunning as is but with Dromore Viaduct passing through and overhead it adds to the outstanding beauty of the area, we definitely recommend a visit.
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Top Deck: A bus trip from Belfast to Donaghadee
View from the top of the bus, route 7, from Belfast to Donaghadee on the coast of Co. Down.
Northern Ireland in 5 Days
The crew of Toms Tours went on another adventure, this time to Northern Ireland.
Having had the chance to take an adventure north for my birthday, we packed up the van and set off. Archer and I spent five days wandering and exploring the coastline.
From Belfast to Derry and castles to glens and with stunning sunshine (mostly) we had a brilliant road trip. We hope you enjoy our video and that it might give you the inspiration to go see some of these epic locations yourself someday.
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Places to see in ( Holywood - UK )
Places to see in ( Holywood - UK )
Holywood is a town in the metropolitan area of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a civil parish and townland of 755 acres lying on the shore of Belfast Lough, between Belfast and Bangor. Holywood Exchange and Belfast City Airport are nearby. The town hosts an annual jazz and blues festival.
The English name Holywood comes from Latin Sanctus Boscus, meaning 'holy wood'. This was the name the Normans gave to the woodland surrounding the monastery of St Laiseran, son of Nasca. The monastery was founded by Laiseran before 640 and was on the site of the present Holywood Priory. The earliest Anglicized form appears as Haliwode in a 14th-century document. Today, the name is pronounced the same as Hollywood.
In the 17th century, Ulster ports began to rise in prominence. In 1625, William Pitt was appointed as Customer of the ports of Newcastle, Dundrum, Killough, Portaferry, Donaghadee, Bangor and Holywood.
In the early 19th century, Holywood, like many other coastal villages throughout Ireland, became popular as a resort for sea-bathing. Many wealthy Belfast merchants chose the town and the surrounding area to build large homes for themselves. These included the Kennedys of Cultra and the Harrisons of Holywood. Dalchoolin House stood on the site of the present Ulster Transport Museum, while Cultra Manor was built between 1902–04 and now houses part of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.
The railway line from Belfast to Holywood opened in 1848, and this led to rapid development. The population of Holywood was approximately 3,500 in 1900 and had grown to 12,000 by 2001. This growth, coupled with that of other towns and villages along the coastal strip to Bangor, necessitated the construction of the Holywood Bypass in the early 1970s. Holywood today is a popular residential area and is well known for its fashionable shops, boutiques, arts and crafts.
The Old Priory ruins lie at the bottom of the High Street. The tower dates from 1800, but the oldest ruins date from the early 13th century. The Priory graveyard is the resting place for many distinguished citizens including the educational reformer, Dr Robert Sullivan, and the Praeger family. Robert Lloyd Praeger (1865–1953) was an internationally renowned botanist[5] and his sister, Rosamond Praeger (1867–1954), gained fame as a sculptor and writer. Johnny the Jig, one of her sculptures, is situated in the town. Praeger House at Sullivan Upper Grammar School is named after the family. Bishop Robert Bent Knox is also buried there.
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Traditional Coastal Rowing Donaghadee, County Down - (N Irish Maritime Short Documentary & Scenery)
Great to meet these guys today - keeping seafaring skills at the heart of this seaside community. The boats look great and clearly everyone is enjoying their 'go' on circuits around the bay and harbour. The boats also symbolise this coast's intimate link with Western Scotland and the Isles. Look out for a few more rowing club films along the East Coast of Down, a visual reminder of bygone days, traditional methods and hardy people.
DONAGHADEE HARBOUR SUNSET
WE're down for a wee drive round the coast and have stopped off at donaghadee. I couldn't resist taking these few shots as the sun goes down.
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Best Scenic Walks in Northern Ireland - Scenic Walks - Free Things To Do In Northern Ireland
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00:09 Hillsborough Castle Gardens
00:36 Divis and The Black Mountain
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2:15 Oxford Island
2:38 Giants Causeway
During these hard times, it can be a great lift to get outside, take in some fresh air and walk to clear your head.
This is why we decided to make a video on what we think are the best scenic walks in Northern Ireland.
Some are traditional tourist attractions - others places locals tend to only know about.
Northern Ireland is filled with lots of hidden gems that might not even fit in the days you are staying in the country; there are a lot of things to discover and visit in order to make your experience complete.
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Places to see in ( Portaferry - UK )
Places to see in ( Portaferry - UK )
Portaferry is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland, at the southern end of the Ards Peninsula, near the Narrows at the entrance to Strangford Lough. It has an aquarium and is well known for the annual Galway Hookers Regatta.
It hosts its own small Marina, the Portaferry Marina. The Portaferry - Strangford Ferry service operates daily at 15-minute intervals (8am to 11pm) between the villages of Portaferry and Strangford, less than a mile apart, conveying about 500,000 passengers per annum. It had a population of 2,514 people in the 2011 Census.
Commercial fishing for clams and king prawns and the farming of oysters and mussels takes place within the confines of Strangford Lough. This is supplemented by the presence in Portaferry of the Marine Laboratory of the Queen's University of Belfast. There are fine Georgian buildings in the town square, including a Market House, now used as a community centre.
Portaferry Lifeboat is an essential lifeline for local fishermen and yachtsmen. In 1987 a lifeboat house was built aided by money raised through the Belfast Newsletter's Lord Louis Mountbatten Appeal Fund. In 1994 a new Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat, also named 'Blue Peter V', replaced the Atlantic 21. (The Atlantic 75 is the fastest seagoing lifeboat in the RNLI's fleet and is capable of speeds up to 34 Knots.)
In the 17th century Ulster ports began to rise in prominence. In 1625 William Pitt was appointed as Customer of the ports of Newcastle, Dundrum, Killough, Portaferry, Donaghadee, Bangor and Holywood.
Portaferry is the home of the Northern Ireland Aquarium – Exploris. It was opened by Ards Borough Council in 1987 and extended and re-opened by Prince Charles in 1994 as Exploris. It is Northern Ireland's premier marine life centre and aquarium, featuring walk-through tanks which house examples of Strangford Lough's marine inhabitants.
Transport NI an executive agency of the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) operates a car ferry service across Strangford Lough between the villages of Strangford and Portaferry. To travel the distance between Strangford and Portaferry by road is approximately 75 kilometres and takes about an hour and a half by car. By contrast, the ferry route is approximately 0.6 nautical miles (1.1 km) with a typical crossing time of about 8 minutes.
Portaferry Castle is a small 16th-century tower house built by William Le Savage. It is a square building with a small projecting turret at the south corner. It is three storeys high plus attic. There is no vault. Most of the eastern corner is ruinous.
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N Ireland Donaghadee Lighthouse - Relaxing Landscape Scenery
Mid February and Spring is just beginning to break out across Ulster. It's a time of contrasting weather conditions which reflect their changes against the landscapes. This scene features the iconic little lighthouse at Donaghadee on the Irish Sea at dusk - as fresh, dry winds pick up the incoming tide and the beacon of light winks reassuringly into the inky darkness of another evening.
The town can be reached within half and hour's drive from Belfast City.Local folk have witnessed substantial regeneration of Donaghadee in recent years which is both sympathetic in nature, consistent and productive for all the town folk. There are popular festivals and shows of various types here every year now. Looking back from the harbour wall, it's clear that the efforts of local people have really paid off, it looks great. Donaghadee harbour itself is a tribute to 18th and 19th Century craftsmanship with it's beautifully constructed hand carved step inner walls.
Every visit I make here, rain or shine, I always buy an ice cream in The Cabin - a traditional sweet shop and cafe on the High Street. A small (originally Norman) hilltop fort within easy walking distance from there gives an excellent panoramic view of the town, the sea, and Scotland beyond. The harbour itself was always a hub for trade and traffic with Scotland via Portpatrick. It is popular with anglers, swimmers and sailors today. The RNLI lifeboat station here is one of the most important on Irish shores with some remarkable rescues to it's credit.
You can see another Irelandscapes film about the town here:
Also - check out Pete's Irish Lighthouses Blog on 14 February '21 for lots of historical info on this local icon:
Donaghadee Lifeboat Station 1910 onwards
In 1904, after a number of shipwrecks off the North Down coast, it was agreed that a new Lifeboat station was needed. Situated near to the entrance to Belfast Lough and right beside the major shipping lanes, Donaghadee, with its beautiful harbour was deemed the ideal spot.
A team of local businessmen along with many from the fishing industry and other boatmen set up a base and went about financing a Lifeboat station and a Lifeboat. On 10th July 1910 Donaghadee received her first Lifeboat, the “William & Laura”, a Watson Class with sails,10 oars and a 40hp petrol engine. It cost the princely sum of £3599 and during her time with the RNLI, she launched 61 times, saving 65 lives.
Nowadays, Donaghadee is home to one of the most modern Lifeboats in the world, a Trent Class, costing around £1.3m. There are no sails or oars but with a top speed of around 25 knots and an operating distance of over 100 miles, “Saxon” is equipped to carry out sea rescues in even the very worst of conditions, all over the Irish Sea and beyond.
Training takes place in the Boathouse, on the Lifeboat itself and at our superb Lifeboat College in Poole in Dorset. Crews are trained to a very high standard in sea rescue and survival, fire containment, engineering, navigation and boat handling skills.
You can be sure that when a 999 call comes through to Donaghadee that a well trained crew in a modern fast Lifeboat will be on its way to you within minutes.
History
1910
A lifeboat named William and Laura sailed for her station via the east coast and Forth and Clyde Canal.
In September the inauguration ceremony of the new lifeboat was held and Mr Charles Dunbar Butler, President of the branch and Miss Slade representing the late donor, handed the lifeboat over to the branch and named her.
1917 Coxswain William G Nelson drowned whilst out fishing.
1941 Bronze Medal awarded to Coxswain Samuel Nelson for the rescue of seven of the crew of nine of the ss Coastville wrecked on rocks at Ballymacormick Point on 21 November 1940 and nine of the crew of 43 of the steamer Hope Star which went aground at Ballyholme Bay on 6 December 1940.
1949 Coxswain Andrew White retired after serving for nearly 32 years as coxswain during which time over 80 lives were rescued.
1953 Bronze Medal awarded to Coxswain Hugh Nelson for the courage, skill and initiative shown on the occasion of the wreck of the vehicle/passenger ferry Princess Victoria which sank in a raging gale on 31 January 1953 approximately seven miles east of the entrance to Belfast Lough. The disaster to the Princess Victoria, with 176 passenger on board, was the greatest suffered by any British merchant vessel in peace time for a quarter of a century. Coxswain Nelson took 29 survivors from a ships lifeboat, one man from another boat and one from a raft. The British Empire Medal was awarded to Coxswain Hugh Nelson in recognition of this service. The Portpatrick lifeboat also attended this service and the coxswain received the same medals.
1956 Lifeboat stood by the motor vessel Douglas of Bergen from 17 to 19 July and was at sea for over 60 hours.
1981 A Framed Letter of Thanks signed by the Chairman of the Institution, the Duke of Atholl, awarded to Coxswain/Assistant Mechanic James Bunting for the rescue of the crew of three and the saving of the yacht Rosita which went aground near the entrance to Copelands Marina in a fresh south westerly breeze and a moderate sea on 21 May.
1985 Waveney class lifeboat withdrawn and replaced by an Arun class lifeboat.
1991 Her Majesty The Queen has honoured ex Coxswain William Lennon in her Birthday Honours List for services to the Institution; the award being the British Empire Medal.
1998 Boathouse extension was completed in February.
2002 Her Majesty The Queen has honoured Mr Thomas ‘Walker’ Simpson, Deputy Coxswain/Mechanic, with a MBE in her Birthday Honours.
2003 The new Trent class lifeboat ON1267 Saxon was placed on service 17 April 2003. This lifeboat was funded by the legacy of Mrs Freda Rivers in memory of her late husband. Lifeboat ON1107 City of Belfast has been withdrawn to the relief fleet.
2009 The Trustees voted the award of a Centenary Vellum to the station on 2010.
2010 The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum was accorded to Coxswain Philip McNamara in recognition of his courage, leadership, determination and boat handling when the lifeboat under his command saved the lives of three elderly crew members of the yacht Bentim Buoys on 13 September 2009. The yacht, which was also saved, was aground on rocks near to Craigbrain. The service, during the early hours of the morning, was conducted close to a rock strewn lee shore in shoaling waters and poor weather.
MEDAL RECORD
Two Bronze Medals have been awarded. The last being voted in 1953.
FOREIGN AWARDS
Crew were awarded Silver Medals and Diplomas by French Government re rescue of six men from the lugger Cyrano of Brest in 1915.