Blackhead Lightkeepers House 1 and 2House 1 sleeps 5 - Whitehead, Co AntrimHouse 2 sleeps 7 - Whitehead, Co Antrim

Situation:

Presentation:

Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses are ideally situated on the North Shore of Belfast Lough. The panoramic views from this property are stunning and fill visitors with pure delight and admiration. This magnificent house, in its breathtaking location, is a proud example of Ireland's maritime heritage.

Guests can enjoy spectacular views over Belfast Lough from the Lightkeepers'

Houses.  A popular coastal path leads along in front of the lightouse to the Victorian town of Whitehead.  Lying 20 miles north of Belfast, Whitehead is only a 40 minute train journey away from city centre shopping and many historical tours.

Please Note: the triple room contains 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Also, this property is cliff-facing, so children must be supervised.  Nearby: Whitehead Town (4 kms) Restaurant (4 kms) Shop (4kms) Golf Club (3 kms) Beach (4 kms) Browns Bay (10 kms)

Les Maisons de gardiens de phare de Blackhead sont idéalement située sur la rive nord du lac de Belfast. Les vues panoramiques offertes par ces propriétés sont magnifiques et remplissent les visiteurs de splendeur et d'admiration. Ces magnifiques maisons situées sur un emplacement à couper le souffle sont un fier exemple de l'héritage maritime de l'Irlande.

Vous pourrez profiter d'une vue spectaculaire sur le lac de Belfast depuis les maisons du Gardien de phare. Un chemin côtier populaire, en face du phare conduit à la ville victorienne de Whitehead. Elle est située environ 20 miles

au nord de Belfast, un voyage en train de 40 minutes suffi pour se rendre à Belfast et profiter du centre-ville, faire du shopping et de nombreuses visites historiques.

A savoir : la chambre triple comprend 1 lit double et 1 lit simple. En outre, cette propriété fait face aux falaises, les enfants doivent être surveillés. À proximité: la ville de Whitehead (4 km) Restaurant (4 kms) Boutique (4 km) Golf Club (3 kms) Plage (4 kms) Browns Bay (10 kms)

History:

One of The lighthouse was built on the north shore of the entrance to Belfast Lough in 1901, opposite its twin across the Lough at Mew Island. These two were important in protecting commercial shipping when steam replaced sail in the mid 19th Century, and would have guided all of the great ships of Belfast's shipbuilding glory days, including the ill fated Titanic.The houses contain interesting fragments of lighthouse paraphernalia, including the whistle pipe system used

to wake up the next watch, and a tunnel that was used to travel between the lighthouse and quarters during stormy weather.Built in the glory days of Belfast's shipping, Blackhead Lighthouse remains as impressive and powerful a navigation aid as ever.

L’un des phares a été construit sur la rive nord du lac de Belfast en 1901, face à son jumeau, de l’autre coté au Mew Island. Ces deux phares eurent un rôle important pour la protection de la navigation

commerciale lorsque la vapeur remplaça la voile dans le milieu du 19ème siècle. Ils auraient guidé tous les grands navires de Belfast, lors de ces jours de gloire en construction navale, notamment les rescapés de la catastrophe du Titanic.Les maisons contiennent des objets intéressants qui font partis de l'attirail d’un phare, y compris le système de tuyauterie à sifflet utilisé pour se réveiller, et un tunnel qui fut utilisé pour voyager entre le phare et les quartiers pendant les temps orageux.Construit dans les jours de gloire de la marine de Belfast, le phare de Blackhead reste un impressionnant témoignage de la puissance de l’aide à la navigation.

The Story of the Blackhead LightOn the 10 November 1893 the Belfast Harbour Commissioners approached the Northern Lighthouse Board with respect to erecting a lighthouse and fog signal on Blackhead.  The Board in their reply a month later stated that they could not recommend the cost of a new light and fog signal coming out of lighthouse funds when the light would only benefit Belfast.Five years later, in February and March 1898, the Belfast Chamber of Commerce, Lloyds and the Belfast Harbour Commissioners all made representations for a light on Blackhead, but the Board referred them to

their reply of 18 December 1893.

L'histoire des phares de BlackheadLe 10 Novembre 1893, les commissaires du port de Belfast avisèrent le conseil des phares du nord ‘Northern Lighthouse’, de l'érection d'un phare et d’un signal pour le brouillard sur ‘Blackhead’. Le Conseil répondît un mois plus tard et déclara qu'il ne pouvait pas supporter le coût d'un phare dont la lumière ne profiterait qu’à Belfast.Cinq ans plus tard, en Février et Mars 1898, la Chambre de commerce de Belfast, Lloyds et les commissaires du

port de Belfast firent de nouveau une demande pour un phare sur ‘Blackhead’, mais le Conseil les renvoya à la réponse du 18 Décembre 1893.

On 22 April 1898, Sir W. Watson presented a letter to the Board from Sir Courtenay Boyle of the Board of Trade, about a light and fog signal on Blackhead.  The Secretary informed Sir William that he was in communication with the Belfast Harbour Board and that the Inspecting Committee was to report.  Trinity House were approached and by June they were in favour of the proposal and required particulars.  Towards the end of 1898 the Engineer submitted an estimate of £10,025 which was sanctioned by both Trinity House and Board of Trade early in 1899 - the light to be first order, giving two one-and-a-half second flashes every 30 seconds, the flashes separated by one-and-a-half seconds, and the fog signal to give one report every 5 minutes.

Le 22 Avril 1898, Sir William Watson présenta une lettre au Conseil de Sir Courtenay Boyle de la Chambre de commerce, pour réclamer un signal lumineux et un signal pour le brouillard sur Blackhead. Le Secrétaire informa Sir William qu'il était en communication avec la Commission du port de Belfast et que le Comité d’inspection devait lui transmettre un rapport. La ‘Trinity house’ fut

contactée en Juin, ils furent favorable à la proposition et réclamèrent certains détails supplémentaires. Vers la fin de l’année 1898, l'ingénieur soumis une estimation de £ 10.025, qui fut sanctionné à la fois par Trinity House et par la Chambre de commerce au début des années 1899. La lumière dans un premier temps donnait deux flashs d’une seconde et demi toutes les 30 secondes, les bouffées été séparées par une seconde et demi, et le signal de brouillard donnait une information toutes les 5 minutes.

In July 1899 William Campbell and Sons received the contract to construct the buildings and tower.On 30 March 1900  Trinity House drew attention to the fact that the character of Blackhead was similar to that of Blackhead in Wigtownshire, Scotland, the latter which was also nearing completion.  The Board was requested to alter the character of the light and the following June the Inspecting Committee recommended a half a minute flash every three seconds.  This was sanctioned by Trinity House and they reported that the Northern Lighthouse Board had changed the name of their Blackhead station to Killantringan.  The new light was exhibited and fog signal established on 1 April 1902.During 1918 the fog signal character was altered to one explosion every two minutes, but after January 1919 it reverted to its previous character - one explosion every five minutes

En Juillet 1899, ‘William Campbell and Sons’ reçurent le contrat pour la construction des bâtiments et des tours. Le 30 Mars 1900 Trinity House attira l'attention sur le fait que les caractéristiques du phare de ‘Blackhead’ étaient semblables à celles du phare de ‘Wigtownshire’ (Ecosse), le dernier qui était également en voie d'achèvement. Le Conseil fut invité à modifier les caractéristiques de la lumière, le Comité d’inspection recommanda une lumière d’une demi minute toutes les 3 secondes. Cela fut sanctionné par la ‘Trinity House’ et ils signalèrent que le conseil de

‘Northern Lighthouse’ avait changé le nom de la station de ‘Blackhead’ en ‘Killantringan’. Le nouvel éclairage et les signaux de brume furent mis en place le 1er Avril 1902.Au cours de l’année 1918, les caractéristiques du signal pour le brouillard ont été modifiées, avec une explosion toutes les deux minutes, mais après Janvier 1919, il est revenu à son caractère précédent - une explosion toutes les cinq minutes.

The Carnegie Library BookcaseIn the early years of the 20th century, before the coming of radio and television, the ligthhouse and lightship keepers lived relatively lonely lives, and in many cases served six-week periods of duty at a time.  Consequently, the Carnegie Libraries in coastal towns granted a special concession to the lightkeepers by providing each station with a well made oak bookcase, which was replenished with a change of books on a regular basis.

The public library services of the various county councils eventually took over the function of the Carnegie Libraries, but the regular supply of books to the lightkeepers continued well into the second half of the

20th century.

Now that all the ligthhouses are automated and no longer manned, the fine oak bookcases that remain in some of the keepers' dwellings continue to bear silent witness to the great generosity of Andrew Carnegie, philanthropist extraordinaire.

La Bibliothèque de CarnegieDans les premières années du 20e siècle, avant l'arrivée de la radio et de la télévision, les gardiens de phares et de bateaux-phares avaient une vie relativement solitaire, et dans de nombreux cas ils réalisaient parfois six semaines de travail consécutives. Par conséquent, la bibliothèque de Carnegie accorda dans les villes côtières une concession spéciale pour les gardiens de phare en fournissant à chaque station une bibliothèque en chêne avec un changement de livre régulier.

La bibliothèque publique des divers conseils de comté prit en charge la fonction des bibliothèques Carnegie et l'approvisionnement régulier de livres pour les gardiens de phare continua jusque dans la seconde moitié du 20e siècle.

Maintenant que tous les phares sont automatisés et non plus habité, les bibliothèques en chêne qui restent dans certains logements de gardien continuent à porter un témoignage silencieux de la grande générosité d'Andrew Carnegie, philanthrope extraordinaire.

Tourist attractions around Blackhead Lightkeepers house 1 and 2

Whitehead, Co Antrim

Surrounding Whitehead

Carrickfergus Castle Web: http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/carrick.shtmlPhone: +44 (028) 9335 1273Address: Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highwa, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38 7BG, Northern Ireland

CarrickfergusWebsite: www.doeni.gov.uk/nieaEmail: nieainfo@doeni.gov.ukTel: (028) 9335 1273Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, Antrim

The Gaswork Museum of Ireland Web: www.flamegasworks.co.ukEmail: info@flamegasworks.co.ukPhone: +44 (028) 9336 9575Address: 44 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, BT38 8AT, Northern Ireland

Andrew Jackson centre at CarrickfergusTel: +44-28-9336-6455Address: Boneybefore, Carrickfergus BT38 7DG, Northern Ireland

Steam Trains IrelandWebsite: www.steamtrainsireland.comEmail: rpsitrains@hotmail.comTel: (028) 9337 3968Address: Railway Preservation Society of Ireland, Castleview Road, Whitehead, Co Antrim

Clandeboye estateWeb: http://www.clandeboye.co.uk/directions/Email: mail@clandeboye.co.ukTel: +44 28 9185 2966Address:  Clandeboye  Estate,  Bangor,  Co.  Down  

Ava Gallery and Adam’s at ClandeboyeWeb: www.adams.ie/clandeboyeEmail: clandeboye@adams.ieTel: (028) 9185 2263Fax: (028) 9185 3181Address: Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, County Down

Clandeboye WayWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Clandeboye-Way-Helen-s-Bay-to-Whitespots-Country-Park-P15706http://www.walkni.com/Walk.aspx?ID=329

Ireland Off Road ExperienceWeb: http://www.ni-offroad.com/Tel : 028 9185 2111    Fax : 028 9185 2101E-Mail : info@irelandoffroadexperience.comAddress : Clandeboye Courtyard, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1RN

Ballymena, Antrim

The JungleWeb: http://www.thejungleni.com/Tel: 028 867 48881Address: 60 Desertmartin Road, Magherafelt BT45 7RB, Northern Ireland

Lough NeathWebsite:www.discoverloughneagh.com

Lough Neagh Discovery Centre Web: www.oxfordisland.comEmail: oxford.island@craigavon.gov.ukPhone: +44 (028) 3832 2205Address: Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT66 6NJ, Northern Ireland

Fishing on Lough Neagh Web: www.loughneagh.comPhone: +44 (028) 7930 12893Address: Lough Neagh & Lower Bann Advisory Committees, Sperrin House, 43 Queen's Avenue, Magherafelt, Co. Antrim, BT45 6B, Northern Ireland

Clementsmount fun farm50 Ballydonaghy Road, CrumlinWebsite: www.clementsmountfunfarm.co.ukTel: (028) 9442 2824

Richardson’s Walled Garden at GreenmountWebsite: www.greenmount.ac.ukEmail: enquiries@cafre.ac.ukTel: (028) 9442 6669College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, Greenmount Campus, 22 Greenmount Road, Antrim, County Antrim

Randalstown Forest ParkWeb: http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=NITB_3045www.antrim.gov.uk/docuploads/Randalstown.pdf

Glenam CastleWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Glenarm-Castle-Glenarm-Ballymena-P14357

ECOS Millennium Environmental CentreWeb: www.ballymena.gov.uk/ecosTel: 028 2566 4400Address: Kernohans Lane, Ballymena, Antrim

Slemish MountainWeb: www.gatewaytotheglens.comEmail: tourist.information@ballymena.gov.ukTel: (028) 2563 5900Fax: (028) 2563 5903Address: The Braid, Ballymena, Town Hall Museum & Arts Centre 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, Co Antrim

Galgorm Castle Golf ClubWeb: www.galgormcastle.comMail: golf@galgormcastle.comTel: (028) 2564 6161Fax: (028) 2565 1151Address: 200 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Go to http://www.antrim.gov.uk/index.cfm/website_Key/27/Category_key/129/Page_Key/583/show/moreAnd download Antrim Borough Heritage Trail and South Antrim Heritage Trail

Antrim castle Garden and Clotworthy houseWebsite: www.antrim.gov.uk/antrimcastlegardenshttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Antrim-Castle-Gardens-and-Clotworthy-House-Antrim-P30067Email: culture@antrim.gov.ukTel: (028) 9448 1338Address: Randalstown Road, co. Antrim, Antrim

Antrim Roundtower Web: www.antrim.gov.ukEmail: info@antrim.gov.ukPhone: +44 (028) 9442 8331Address: Antrim Round, Steeple Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Antrim Old Courthouse

Web: www.antrim.gov.uk/oldcourthouseTel: 028 9446 3113Address: Market Square, Antrim, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Glens of AntrimWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Glens-of-Antrim-A1998

Antrim Lough Shore Park Web: www.antrim.gov.ukEmail: info@antrim.gov.ukPhone: +44 (028) 9442 8331Address: Lough Road, Co. Antrim, BT41 4DG, Northern Ireland

Belfast and surrounding

Monuments

Parliament building, Stormont, BelfastWebsite: www.niassembly.gov.uk/Visit-and-Learning/Stormont-EstateEmail: events.office@niassembly.gov.ukTel: (028) 9052 0700Address: Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3XX

Belfast Harbour Comissionner’s officeEmail: c.ashfield@belfast-harbour.co.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Belfast-Harbour-Commissioners-Office-Belfast-P3058Tel: (028) 9055 4422Address: Corporation Square, Belfast, Antrim

Belfast CastleWebsite: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopenspaceswww.belfastcastle.co.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Belfast-Castle-Estate-Belfast-P3028Tel: +44 (0) 28 9077 6925Antrim Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast CathedralWebsite: www.belfastcathedral.orgTel: +44 (0) 28 9032 8332Church of Ireland, Donegall Street, Belfast

Queen’s UniversityWebsite:www.queenssport.comEmail:k.oakes@qub.ac.ukTel: (028) 9038 7660Queen University, University Road, Belfast, Antrim

Dunluce castleWebsite: www.doeni.gov.uk/nieaEmail: nieainfo@doeni.gov.ukTel: (028) 2073 1938

87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills, County Antrim

Museum, theatres, cultural places

Grand opera houseWeb: http://www.goh.co.uk/contactPhone: (028) 9024 1919email: info@goh.co.ukGreat Victoria street, Glengall Street, Belfast

Queen’s film theatreWeb: http://www.queensfilmtheatre.com/Email: qftcomments@qub.ac.uk20 University square, Belfast.

Odyssey complex and W5Web: http://www.theodyssey.co.uk/http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Odyssey-Belfast-P3189www.odysseyarena.comTel: (028) 9045 10552 Queens Quay, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó FiaichWebsite: www.culturlann.ieEmail: eolas@culturlann.ieTel: +44 (0) 28 9096 4180216 Falls Road, Belfast

Lyric Theatre55 Ridgeway Street, BelfastWebsite: www.lyrictheatre.co.ukEmail: info@lyrictheatre.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9038 1081

Linenhall LibraryWebsite: www.linenhall.comEmail:info@linenhall.comTel: (028) 9032 1707Address: 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast

The Belfast BargeWebsite: www.laganlegacy.comEmail: admin@laganlegacy.comTel: (028) 9023 2555Lanyon Quay, Belfast

Nothern Ireland War memorialWebsite: www.niwarmemorial.orgEmail: info@niwarmemorial.orgTel: (028) 9032 0392Mob: 0777622158721 Talbot Street, Belfast

P.L.A.C.EWebsite:www.place.uk.netEmail:info@place.uk.netTel: + 44 (0) 28 9023 252440 Fountain Street, Co Antrim, Belfast

Ulster MuseumWebsite: http://www.nmni.com/umPhone:  +44  (0)  28  9044  0000Ulster  Museum,  Botanic  Gardens,  Belfast,

Titanic Dock and Pump houseNorthern Ireland Science Park, Queen's Road, Queen's Island, BelfastWebsite:www.titanicsdock.comEmail: titanicsdock@nisp.co.ukTel: (028) 9073 7813

Public Records Office of Northern Ireland - PRONIWebsite: www.proni.gov.ukEmail: proni@dcalni.gov.ukTel: (028) 9053 48002 Titanic Boulevard, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, Co Antrim

The white house heritage CentreWebsite: www.thewhitehouseni.comEmail: info@thewhitehouseni.comTel: 028 9080 169082 Whitehouse Park, White House, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim

Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor centreEmail: sentry.hill@btconnect.comTel: +44 (0) 28 9083 236340 Ballycraigy Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim

Clifton House Interpretative CentreWebsite: www.cliftonbelfast.org.ukEmail: mail@cliftonbelfast.org.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9089 75352 North Queen Street, Belfast

Mount Stewart house and gardenWebsite: www.nationaltrust.org.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Mount-Stewart-House-and-Gardens-Newtownards-P2873Email: jon.kerr@nationaltrust.org.ukTel: (028) 4278 8387Address: Portaferry Road, Newtownards Down, Northern Ireland

Hilden Brewery and Tap Room, Hilden, Lisburn, Co. AntrimWebsite:www.hildenbrewery.co.ukEmail:frances@hildenbrewery.co.ukTel: (028) 9266 3863Fax: (028) 9260 3511

Coca Cola Visitor experienceWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Coca-Cola-Visitor-Experience-Lisburn-P3401Email: visitors.experience@cchellenic.comTel: (028) 92 642267Coca-Cola HBC, 12 Lissue Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Ulster historical foundationWebsite: www.ancestryireland.comEmail: enquiry@uhf.org.ukTel: (028) 9066 198849 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY

Larne museum and art centreWebsite: www.larnemuseumandartscentre.comEmail: museum@larne.gov.ukTel: (028)2827 94822 Victoria Road, Larne, Co Antrim

Patterson’s spade MillWebsite: www.nationaltrust.org.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Pattersons-Spade-Mill-Templepatrick-Ballyclare-P3210Tel: (028) 9443 3619751 Antrim Road, Templepatrick

Carrickfergus Museum and Civis centreWebsite: www.carrickfergus.orgEmail: touristinfo@carrickfergus.orgTel: (028) 9335 8049Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim

Balance houseWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Ballance-House-Glenavy-Crumlin-P15305Email: ballancenz@aol.comTel: (028) 9264 8492Lisburn Road, Glenavy, Crumlin, Co Antrim

Royal Irish Regiment MuseumWebsite:www.royalirishregiment.co.ukEmail:hqrirish@royalirishregiment.co.ukTel: (028) 2566 1383Saint Patrick's Barracks, Ballymena, County Antrim

Art Gallery

Ormeau Bath GalleryWeb: http://www.ormeaubaths.co.uk/Phone: (028) 9032 1402Email: mail@ormeaubaths.co.uk

Space Craft

Website: www.craftanddesigncollective.comEmail:info@craftanddesigncollective.comTel: 028 9032 93429b The Fountain Centre, College Street, Belfast

Bradbury GalleryWebsite: www.bradburygallery.co.ukEmail: gallery@bhradburygraphics.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9026 8450Lyndon  Court,  College  Street,  Belfast

Golden ThreadgalleryWebsite: www.goldenthreadgallery.co.ukEmail: info@gtgallery.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9033 092084 Great Patrick Street, off Dunbar Link, Belfast

Belfsat exposedThe Exchange Place23 Donegall Street, BelfastWebsite: www.belfastexposed.orgEmail: info@belfastexposed.orgTel: +44 (0) 28 9023 0965

The Naughton galleryWeb: http://www.naughtongallery.org/art@naughtongallery.orgLanyon Building, Queen’s University

Others tourists attractions

Victoria shopping centreWeb: http://www.victoriasquare.com/Victoria Square, Belfast

Botanic GardenWeb: http://www.botanicgardens.ie/Phone: (028) 9032 49 02Email: generalenquiries@belfastcity.gov.ukCollege Park, Botanic Avenue

Titanic boat tourWeb: http://www.laganboatcompany.com/Phone: 028 90 330844Mob: 07718 910 423Address: 48 St. John's Close, 2 Laganbank Road, Belfast.

Titanic walking tourWeb: http://www.titanicwalk.com/info@titanicwalk.com(+44)75 4648 9875

Ballymacormick pointWebsite: www.northdowntourism.comEmail: tic@northdown.gov.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069Location: Between Ballyholme and Groomsport, Bangor

Belfast HillWebsite: www.belfasthills.orgEmail: info@belfasthills.orgTel: +44(028) 9060 34669 Social Economy Village, Hannahstown Hill, Belfast

Titanic tour BelfastWebsite: www.titanictours-belfast.co.ukEmail: info@titanictours-belfast.co.ukTel: (028) 9065 9971Mob: +44 (0) 7852 716 655

Coastal Walks (along the Causeway Coast) Web: www.countrysiderecreation.comEmail: info@walkni.comPhone: +44 (028) 9030 3930Address: Countryside Access and Activities Network, The Stableyard, Barnett's Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT9 5PB, Northern Ireland

Cave Hill country ParkWebsite: www.belfastcastle.co.ukhttp://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Cave-Hill-Country-Park-Belfast-P2789Email:bcr@belfastcastle.co.ukTel: (028) 9077 6925Antrim Road, Belfast, Antrim

Malone Golf ClubWebsite: www.malonegolfclub.co.ukEmail: admin@malonegolfclub.co.ukTel: (028) 9061 2758Address: 240 Upper Malone Road, Belfast, Antrim

Belfast ZooWeb: http://www.belfastzoo.co.uk/ZooHome/ZooHome.aspxTelephone: 028 9077 6277Email: info@belfastzoo.co.ukAddress: Belfast Zoological Gardens, Antrim Road, Belfast

25 Walks in Fermanagh Web: www.fermanaghlakelands.com/Walking OR www.walkni.comEmail: info@walkni.comPhone: 028 9030 3930Address: Countryside Access and Activities Network, The Stableyard, Barnett's Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5PB

Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballycastle, Giant’s Causeway and surrounding

Giant's Causeway Web: www.giantscausewaycentre.comEmail: info@giantscausewaycentre.commail@causewaycoastandglens.comPhone: +44 (028) 2073 1855Address: Giant's Causeway Visitor's Centre, 60 Causeway Road, Bushmills, Co. Antrim, BT57 8SU, Northern Ireland

Castlerock Golf ClubWebsite: www.castlerockgc.co.ukEmail: info@castlerockgc.co.ukTel: (028) 7084 8314Address: 65 Circular Road, Castlerock, Coleraine, Co Londonderry

Ballycastle Golf ClubWebsite: www.ballycastlegolfclub.comEmail: info@ballycastlegolfclub.comTel: (028) 2076 2536Address: 2 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle, Antrim

Ballycastle MuseumTel: +44 (028) 2076 2942Address: 59 Castle Street

Troggs Surf SchoolWebsite: www.troggssurfschool.comEmail: carl@troggssurfschool.comTel: +44(0)7748257717Address: Eaststrand Watersports centre, bath terrace, Portrush, Co Antrim

SurfSUPNI.comWebsite: www.SurfSUPNI.comEmail: info@surfsupni.comTel: 07796614844Address: The Harbour, Portballintrae, Co Antrim

Glenariff Forest Park Web: www.forestserviceni.gov.ukEmail: customer.forestservice@dardni.gov.ukPhone: +44 (028) 2955 6000Address: 6 Forest Road, Garvagh, Co. Londonderry, BT51 5EF, Northern Ireland

Bushmills Distillery Web: www.bushmills.comPhone: +44 (028) 2073-3218Address: Bushmills, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Event  and  festival  around Blackhead Lightkeepers house 2Whitehead, Co Antrim

Surrounding Whitehead:

4 May – 9 June - Lough Lively, Ards Borough.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9182 6846www.loughlively.info

7 May - Medieval May Day, Holywood.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069www.northdowntourism.com

2 – 3 June - Walk the Glens Festival, Cushendall.Tel: +44 (0) 28 2076 2024www.moyle-council.org/tourism

2 – 4 June - Larne Alive Summer Festival, Larne.Tel: +44 (0) 28 2826 0088www.larne.gov.uk

End of July- The Race of Legends at the Armoy Road Races, Armoy, Co AntrimWeb: http://www.amrrc.com/Email: racesec@amrrc.comRace Secretary: Ann Louden, 73 Lisboy Road, Ballylough, Dunloy, Ballymena, Co. AntrimTel: 07989 970758

August - Heart of the Glens Festival, Co Antrim http://www.glensfestival.com/Tel: +44 28 2177 1378 Email: cushendall@nacn.org Address:Old School House, Mill St, Cushendall, Co. Antrim, BT44 0RR, Northern Ireland

Last Monday and Tuesday of August: Ol' Lammas Fair, Co. AntrimWeb: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Ol-Lammas-Fair-Co-Antrim-A2039Tel: + 44 (0) 28 2076 2024.Address: Ballycastle

End of August - Newtownabbey Shoreline Festival Web: http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/shoreline/or Shoreline Festival on facebookAddress: Newtownabbey

4 Dec 2012 - 8 Dec 2012: Lisburn Christmas festivalWeb: www.lisburnccm.co.uk, Address: Lisburn Tourist Information Centre, 15 Lisburn Square

Belfast:

1 Sep 2012 - 28 Feb 2013: Decade of Centenaries Workshops, dramas and tours. These events will take place in Belfast City Hall and the Ulster Hall. Address: Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square, Belfast.

2 Jan 2013 - 27 Jan 2013: Out to Lunch Arts Festival Web: www.cqaf.comAddress:  Cathedral  Quarter  Arts  Festival,  Unit  8,  Northern  Whig  House

21 Feb 2013 - 24 Feb 2013: BMS 2013 International Festival of Chamber MusicTickets for the festival are available from Belfast Welcome Centre: 028 9024 6609.Web: www.belfastmusicsociety.org

Beginning of March- Belfast Children festivalWebsite: www.belfastchildrensfestival.comEmail: admin@youngatart.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9023 0660Address: Young at Art, 30-42 Waring Street, Belfast.

21 – 22 April: Belfast Spring Fair, Malone House and Barnett’s Demesne, BelfastWeb: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksTel: +44 (0) 28 9027 0467

April – July (20 April – 22 July): The MAC’s Inaugural Visual Art ExhibitionWeb: www.themaclive.com

Major opening exhibition announcing the scale and ambition of Belfast’s newest creative arts venue. Features work by celebrated industrial artists William Conor and L.S. Lowry, and renowned American sculptor Robert Therrien.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 5053

7 May Belfast City MarathonWeb: www.belfastcitymarathon.comAn annual race through the streets of Belfast. Take part or support the marathon, walk, team relay or fun run. All events start at City Hall and finish in Ormeau Park.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9060 5944

3 – 7 May Festival of FoolsWeb: www.foolsfestival.comAnnual, international street theatre festival promising five days of joyous mayhem. The fun continues over the Summer with Sunday Treats, a season of free shows every Sunday in Belfast’sCathedral Quarter.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 6007

3 – 13 May Cathedral Quarter Arts FestivalWeb: www.cqaf.comWell-established festival brings the streets to life with cultural revelry all day and into the early hours. Features live music, dance, performance, exhibitions, talks and children’s events.Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 2403

13 May Celtic Chrono, StormontWeb: www.celticchrono.comThis pre-Olympic, Ladies Time Trial cycling event is based in the grounds of Stormont Estate. There will also be a leisure event following the same 22-mile route.

Beginning of August: Belfast Taste and Music Fest Web: http://www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com/Emailconnie@cunninghamevents.com·

Emailursula.mckinley@cactuspr.co.ukTel: 028 9045 7700

End of August: Belfast MelaWeb: http://2012.belfastmela.org.uk/homeTel. 028 9023 1381 Email. info@artsekta.org.ukAddress: ArtsEkta Ltd, 127–137, York Street, Philip House, Level 2, Suite 2, Belfast, BT15 1AB

End of August- Belfast City Blues Web: http://www.belfastcityblues.com/Tel: 00 44 (0) 28 906 2304Festival office: seamus o'neillMobile: 00 44 (0) 78 1111 9529E-mail: seamus1977@btinternet.comAddress: belfast city blues, 12 Hollymount Court, Finaghy Road South, belfast

End of November- January: WinterFestWeb: www.odysseywinterfest.comAddress: Odyssey Arena, 2 Queen's Quay

End of November: The Incredible Book Eating Boy Web: www.themaclive.comAddress: MAC, 10 Exchange Street West

Beginning of December: Santa's Special Steam Train Web: http://www.gotobelfast.com/whats-on/event/santas-special-steam-train-sold-outSteam Trains IrelandAddress: Central Station, East Bridge Street, Belfast

More event:  Go to visitor guide Northern Ireland p 35-41http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/events/  and download visitor guide for event (P36-41)And event Go to http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/index.aspx