DOWNHILL, NORTHERN IRELAND: DOWNHILL HOUSE

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Downhill House was a mansion built in the 18th century for eccentric Bishop Frederick Hervey at Downhill, Northern Ireland. Most of the building was destroyed by fire in 1851 before being rebuilt in the 1870s. It fell into disrepair after WWII.

3may15. Downhill, Northern Ireland.

LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND: BENONE STRAND

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3may15. Limavady District, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

COUNTY LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND: LIMAVADY

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Limavady (/lɪməˈvædi/; from Irish Léim a’ Mhadaidh, meaning “leap of the dog”). It was an unexpected surprise on our way to Londonderry…

3may15. County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

COUNTY ANTRIM, NORTHERN IRELAND: GIANTS CAUSEWAY

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3may15. County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

COUNTY ANTRIM, NORTHERN IRELAND: DUNSEVERICK CASTLE

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Considered to be a key ancient site and Saint Patrick is recorded as being here in 5th century A.D. where he baptized a local man who went on to become the Bishop of Ireland.

3may15. County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

COUNTY ANTRIM, NORTHERN IRELAND: WHITE PARK BAY

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A beautiful bay with a 3-mile long beach. Near Ballycastle in County Antrim.

3may15. County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

COUNTY ANTRIM, NORTHERN IRELAND: CUSHENDUN VILLAGE

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Cushendun is a small coastal village we passed on our way to Ballycastle.

BALLYMONEY, NORTHERN IRELAND: THE DARK HEDGES

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In the 18th century, this row of beech trees was planted by a family with the name of Stuart. It has come to be known as the Dark Hedges. Legend has it that it is haunted by the Grey Lady and she comes out every night and glides along the trees until she disappears at the very last one…

2may15. Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND: IT’S A BIG RACE

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26apr15. Belfast, Northern Ireland.

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND: BOOGIE DOWN BELFAST

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26apr15. Belfast, Northern Ireland.