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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Road Trip Around Northern Ireland
A Quick but Fun Trip Around Northern Ireland
So we decided to take a fun road trip around Northern Ireland and visit some popular locations...
BALLINTOY HARBOUR – Beautiful Coastal And GOT Filming Location
Known as a ‘raised beach’, Ballintoy's name comes from the Irish Baile an Tuaigh, meaning 'the northern townland'. It is located in County Antrim,...
Il Gusto Lisburn Road Restaurant Review
Il Gusto Restaurant Lisburn Road
Looking for Italian with a local twist? This is a lovely little restaurant located on the Lisburn Road.
Cosy and...
St. Patrick’s Day in Northern Ireland
St. Patrick's Day - which is also known as the feast of Saint Patrick or which might be called St. Paddy's - is a...
Freelancing Knights of Redemption at The Winterfell Festival – Castle Ward
What is The Winterfell Festival?
This anticipated festival is a celebration of everything related to the popular HBO TV series Games of Thrones. The Winterfell...
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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
Fairy Glen
Who doesn't love a fairy story? We are going to share some background to fairies from all over the world and try and answer...
The Globally Celebrated St. Patrick’s Day Construed
Bringing millions of people together from different parts of the world, St. Patrick’s Day is perhaps one of the most hotly-anticipated celebrations of the...
The Legend of the Selkies | Mythology
Perhaps one of the most notable mythical sea creatures in Irish and Scottish legends are the Selkies who are also called Seal Folk. They...
Leprechauns: the Famous Tiny-Bodied Fairies of Ireland
Throughout the years, cultures develop their own beliefs and mythological tales. Some of these tales keep on descending to the younger generations for years;...
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...