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Andrew Jackson Cottage

Andrew Jackson Cottage

A traditional thatched Ulster -Scots farmhouse built in 1750’s.
The Andrew Jackson Cottage at Carrickfergus, highlights the strong connection between Carrickfergus, America and Ulster-Scots, as well as telling the story of Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of USA, whose parents emigrated to America from Carrickfergus in 1765.

Enniskillen Castle Museums

Enniskillen Castle Museums

Enniskillen Castle, situated beside the River Erne in County Fermanagh, was built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguire chieftains.

Mid-Antrim Museum

Mid-Antrim Museum

The Mid-Antrim Museum at The Braid features galleries showcasing an impressive collection of fascinating artefacts of both local and national significance, alongside an exciting range of changing exhibitions.

Down County Museum

Down County Museum

The museum is located in the historic buildings of the 18th-century County Gaol of Down. The old Gaol of Downpatrick was was opened in 1796 and until its closure in 1830 housed many thousands of prisoners.

The prison complex covers one acre and contains three main structures. These comprise a cell block to the rear, a central Governor’s Residence and two gatehouses flanking the main entrance, all set within a high perimeter wall.

The Nevin Spence Centre & Kingspan Stadium

The Nevin Spence Centre & Kingspan Stadium

Brush up on your Ulster Rugby knowledge with a visit to The Nevin Spence Centre and a fully guided tour of Kingspan Stadium, home of Ulster Rugby. Officially opened August 2015, The Nevin Spence Centre is a vibrant and fitting education and heritage centre at Kingspan Stadium in memory of young Ulster player Nevin Spence.

W5 Belfast

W5 Belfast

Based at the Odyssey Complex in Belfast W5 is unlike any museum you have visited as there is not one “Do Not Touch” sign in sight!

W5 is hard to put into words as it is an experience – W5 stands for whowhatwherewhenwhy – the five questions we all ask of everything…

North Down Museum

North Down Museum

Learn something of the fascinating saga of the area in Northern Ireland’s most visited small museum, located around a covered courtyard at the rear of Bangor Castle.

Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House

Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House

One of Ireland and Europe’s most important heritage sites – Hill of The O’Neill. From here the famous O’Neill dynasty utilized a stunning 360˙view of the province of Ulster to rule Gaelic Ireland for over 300 years.

First Derry Presbyterian Church

First Derry Presbyterian Church

Located within the city’s Walls, First Derry Presbyterian Church has a significant historical context. It is believed to be on the site of an earlier Presbyterian church founded in 1690, as a reward for the bravery of the Presbyterian’s during the Siege of Derry in 1689.

Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall

Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall

The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall was opened in 1877, dedicated to the memory of the thirteen Apprentice Boys who closed the City gates in 1688.

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Antrim Town

Antrim is the county town of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Antrim is a small town not frequently visited by tourists, yet it is one of the more historic towns in Northern Ireland with many interesting sights and buildings of historic note.

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