by C.D. Gill | Feb 11, 2015 | Blog, Travel
According to Discover Northern Ireland, “Bonamargy Friary was built close to the mouth of the Carey and Shesk rivers by Rory MacQuillan in 1500. The rival MacDonnell clan fought for and claimed the friary from the MacQuillans in 1588. The cloister, gatehouse,...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 9, 2015 | Blog, Travel
Torr Scenic Route stretches across the coast providing countless breathtaking views. The icy narrow roads proved tricky to navigate but our amazing driver, Uncle James, made it look easy. Thankfully, we were some of the only people to be out on those roads. As you can...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 6, 2015 | Blog, Travel
The lovely Portbradden provides some great surfing, an ancient salmon fishing station, a few houses, and Ireland’s smallest church. I had a hard time picturing what that would look like, but I was delighted at its bright colors and quaint feel. Rumor has it...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Travel
I would honestly have been disappointed in Game of Thrones location finders if Dunluce Castle was not on the filming location list. Not that I watch the show, but it’s only right that this classic be included. This iconic castle has been around since 1513 (and...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 2, 2015 | Blog, Travel
We stopped at Carrick-a-rede just before continuing on to the beautiful Ballintoy Harbor. My husband and I had been on the rope bridge before and since it was freezing cold and windy, we decided against the walk to the rope bridge once again. Our decision was...
by C.D. Gill | Jan 29, 2015 | Blog, Travel
The drive from The Dark Hedges to Cushendun Caves was a significant undertaking, especially in the snowy and icy conditions. But, alas, our fearless driver handled each hairpin turn with mastery delivering us to our destination with ease. Apparently Cushendun is quite...
by C.D. Gill | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Travel
Not knowing anything about Game of Thrones, a picture of The Dark Hedges covered in snow was one of the first pictures I saw which made me immediately want to see the other locations. My sources say that the Stuart family planted the beech trees in the 18th century....
