MAY 2011 VISIT TO BELFAST

It has since been renamed and is now known as Acton & Sons. My understanding is that they have kept the same friendly faces, great food, and family team,…

Historically, the square was a bomb site and later became known for on-street drinking. However, in recent years, there have been efforts to revitalise the area…

The Gasworks in Belfast, once the heart of the city's gas-making industry, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years.

Belfast City Hall in May 2011 including statues, monuments and memorials

Despite its name, Belfast Central Station was not actually located in the central part of Belfast. The name was a bit of a misnomer, leading to confusion for…

Opened in 2008, it was still relatively new and had quickly become a popular destination for shoppers, diners, and leisure seekers alike.

I met some tourists and I told them that it was good luck to kiss the Bigfish in Belfast and sure enough, much to my surprise that is what they did. That was in…

The Lagan Weir, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a significant structure that crosses the River Lagan between the Queen Elizabeth Bridge and the M3…

I have come across some accounts that have described this as the tallest building in Ireland but I suspect that they are confusing it with the Obel which is…

The name "Kelly's Eye" is a term used in bingo to refer to the number one.

The Poundstretcher store located at 56 Castle Street in Belfast, near the junction with Queen Street. The building itself is a historic structure, and it…