County Derry / Londondery
DANNY BOY SONG – Lyrics, History and What Oh Danny Boy is About!
A popular symbol of Irish culture, Danny Boy is a ballad with an ancient Irish melody. Written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in Bath,...
County Antrim
Dunluce Castle – Incredible Medieval Castle on Cliffs in County Antrim
The Impressive Dunluce Castle
Dunluce is a must-visit for anyone visiting or living in Northern Ireland. Its location is incredible, and the crumbling ruins impressive....
County Derry / Londondery
Limavady – History, Attractions and Trails with Amazing Photos
Limavady is a small town that is 14 miles outside of Coleraine and only 17 miles outside of Derry/Londonderry city. Its postal area is...
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County Derry / Londondery
DANNY BOY SONG – Lyrics, History and What Oh Danny Boy is About!
A popular symbol of Irish culture, Danny Boy is a ballad with an ancient Irish melody. Written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in Bath, Somerset in 1910, Danny Boy has numerous connotations associated with Irish communities. Is it the most famous...
County Antrim
Dunluce Castle – Incredible Medieval Castle on Cliffs in County Antrim
The Impressive Dunluce Castle
Dunluce is a must-visit for anyone visiting or living in Northern Ireland. Its location is incredible, and the crumbling ruins impressive. Have a look at our photos and videos and decide for yourself. Whilst they don't compare to...
Ireland
The Whole History of the Tuatha de Danann: Ireland’s Most Ancient Race
Treasure is not always about gold and money; it is not even about materialistic stuff at all. Treasure can lie in the most intangible things; ones that possess a great value. To get straight to the point, everything that shapes cultures...
Ireland
An Insight into the Irish Wake and the Superstitions Associated with it
What is the meaning of life? The answer to this question may take forever. People rarely do know the reason for their existence in this life. On the other hand, you start appreciating whatever life has to offer when death comes...
Dublin/County Dublin
Dublin City: the World’s Natural Wonders in One City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkaUacgFzFw&t=379sThere's so much to explore in Ireland, but one place for the top of your list? The stunning capital city of Dublin.Not only does Dublin hold a unique place in Irish culture and history, in the present day it is now...
History
The History, Lyrics and Meaning of the Amazing Grace Song
Amazing Grace has become one of the most beautifully haunting Christian hymns in the world. Many famous faces have covered the iconic song from Elvis Presley to Aretha Franklin to Johnny Cash. Even former US President Barack Obama has lent his...
County Down
CS Lewis-Chronicles of Narnia-The Lion,Witch & Wardrobe-Narnia Trail
CS. Lewis - born in Belfast on 29th November 1898, created the world of Narnia that is loved all around the world. Here we follow his footsteps through Belfast and Northern Ireland - seeing what inspired him to create such a...
County Antrim
Bushmills, Causeway Coast, County Antrim
Exploring Northern Ireland and bringing the most beautiful attractions found around it is the mission we are on. In County Antrim, Northern Ireland, we visited Bushmills, Dunluce Castle and the Causeway Coast in order to bring the beauty of these places to...
Belfast
Liam Neeson: Ireland’s Favorite Action Hero
Liam John Neeson is the full name of the Irish actor, who was born on June 7, 1953, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. He was raised in...
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Albert Memorial – London Attractions
If you are planning a trip to London soon, we recommend taking a trip to see the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens. It was...
Take a Look at the Astounding Scenery of County Kerry
County Kerry is renowned over the world for its beautiful scenery, including Ireland’s highest mountain, the astounding lakes, its beautiful sandy beaches, cliffs and rocky...
PICKIE PARK BANGOR – Open Air Amusement Park in Bangor, N.Ireland
Pickie Park Bangor is an excellent family fun park along the sea front in the County Down town. Check out the two videos below...
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco
Some of us like spending out vacations or time off at exotic locations or beaches to relax and unwind, but some others would prefer...
The Splendor of the History of Alexandria
Beyond doubt, Egypt is one of the most beautiful countries around the world; it holds a mount of the world’s acclaimed attractions. To the...
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Belfast
Liam Neeson: Ireland’s Favorite Action Hero
Liam John Neeson is the full name of the Irish actor, who was born on June 7, 1953, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. He was raised in a Catholic household. Through his early years, he worked...
Ireland
Saoirse Ronan: Ireland’s Leading Actress
Saoirse Ronan is one of Ireland’s most famous actors, making herself known within the Hollywood movie scene at the tender age of 12. When she appeared in the feature film adaptation of Ian McEwan's book...
Belfast
Belfast International Arts Festival
If you are planning to visit the vibrant city of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city this autumn, you’ll not be disappointed by wants on offer. One very popular and always exciting event is the Belfast...
Dublin/County Dublin
Places to Stay in Dublin
Planning a trip to Dublin sometime soon? Looking for the best places to stay in the city? Well, you have come to the right place, here at ConnollyCove we have created the ultimate guide to...
Experiences
10 Charming Irish Towns You Must Visit
When people plan a trip to Ireland, they usually make sure to hit the big cities like Dublin and Belfast, and rightly so, those cities have so much to attract people from award-winning tourist attractions,...
Belfast
Made in Belfast: Culture Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSkVFfeXgxkThe best evening of the year in Belfast is happening this Friday the 20th: Culture Night. This year’s Culture Night has the theme of ‘Pride’ and the concept will be seen throughout the performances and...
Experiences
Famous Irish Lighthouses and Where to Find Them
All around Ireland, you will find some of the most unique and captivating lighthouses and with each lighthouse comes an unforgettable history and stories to uncover. A perfect trip idea for visiting Ireland is taking...
Belfast
Murals and Museums: Dark Tourism in Belfast
After a period of difficulty in Northern Ireland known as ‘The Troubles’, Belfast has been slowly reinventing itself as a tourist destination globally. Museums in Northern Ireland have been establishing themselves on the world stage...
County Tyrone
Discovering Ireland | Explore County Tyrone
Are you thinking of visiting Northern Ireland? Are you unsure of which County to explore? Here at ConnollyCove, we have created this guide to tell you all the wonderful things to see and do while...
Myths
The Children of Lir: A Fascinating Irish Legend
The Children of Lir legend is a must know story that will meet your curiosity for history. So, if you're the type of person...
The Legend of Finn McCool and the Isle of Man
For all the legend lovers out there, look nowhere further than the history and legends of Ireland. It is the perfect place around the...
Dive into the Finest Legends and Tales of the Irish Mythology
Mythology is important. In spite of being untrue- partially untrue- it is actually a significant part of every single culture around the world. It...
The Celtic Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Ireland
The evolution of the world has been constant ever since the beginning of time. Thus, things change always; we miss things that used to...
Interesting Facts about the Irish Legend of the Children of Lir
Thanks to the continental drift, the world has separated into more than a few continents. Successively, each continent has several countries as well. Before...