Carrick-a-Red suspension bridge over the ocean
Built by fishermen in 1755 (but renovated, we assure you), the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge connects the island of the same name to the country’s north coast, 30 meters above the ocean for a 20 meter crossing.
The attraction is located not far from the Giant’s Causeway, A UNESCO-listed coastal path that winds between Belfast and Londonderry.
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballycastle BT54 6LS, UK. Entrance: 15.40 euros.
Skellig Michael Monastery
Skellig Michael, or Great Skellig Island, rises more than 220 meters above the ocean in the waters off County Kerry in southwest Ireland. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, it houses an early Christian monastery from the 6th century. Star Wars fans will recognize Luke Skywalker’s hideout The force is awakening.
Closed since the beginning of the pandemic, it reopened on May 14, 2022 until 1eh October. The island is available for two types of boat visits: a simple cruise around the island or disembarking to explore and climb the 618 steps that were hand-carved into the rock by the monks of the time. A chance to enjoy the magnificent view of the ocean and visit ten dry stone huts and other remains such as tombs and crosses marking the old low walls. Please note, however, that access to the island is subject to weather conditions.
Several companies offer cruises such as skelligisland.com or skelligmichaelcruises.com from Portmagee Village. It costs about 50 euros for the boat trip and about 120 euros to get down to the island.
Newgrange Funeral Home
Built more than 5,000 years ago, this necropolis, older than the Pyramids of Giza, the Newgrange Tomb, 50 kilometers north of Dublin, is one of the most important megalithic sites in Western Europe. The burial complex consists of a drum with a diameter of 80 meters and a height of 13 meters, with an enclosure decorated with a spiral. The monument is especially appreciated during the winter solstice on December 21. Crowds come to admire the dawn light flooding the corridor and the burial chamber.
The monument, which has been closed since 2020 due to health measures, was opened only a few months ago. The burial chamber is now also available for visitors. An entry ticket allows access to the rest of the group of three Neolithic monuments called Brú na Bóinne, which is listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site and comprises, in addition to the burial mounds at NewGrange, Knowth and Dowth.
Brú na Bóinne, Glebe, Donore, Co. Meath, A92 EH5C, Ireland. Such. +353 041 988 0300. Entrance: €18. Attention, the site is complete for the month of July.
Martello tower in Sendikov
Known as the James Joyce Tower and Museum, on the outskirts of Dublin city, Sandycove, this monument houses a museum dedicated to the Irish writer James Joyce, author of works also known asUlysses Where? The people of Dublin. It was in this tower, where the author stayed for six days, that it beganUlysses. The museum houses James Joyce’s objects and various images related to his novel.
A few meters to the shore, lovers of the works of James Joyce will enjoy swimming along the Forty Foot Cape, as Buck Mulligan does in the first chapter of the book.Ulysses.
James Joyce Tower & Museum, Sandycove Point, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 FX33, Ireland. Free entry.
the tapestry of Game Of Thrones In Belfast
It marks the epic history of the series on 90 meters Game Of Thrones, many of which were filmed in over 27 locations across Northern Ireland. As a result of a joint commission between HBO and Irish Tourism in 2017 to present the first six seasons of the show, this monumental work has been enriched with episodes from the series’ eighth and final season following its global broadcast in April 2019.
the tapestry of Game Of Thrones returns to its place at the Ulster Museum in Belfast after a stay in France. It has been on display since 2019 in Bayeux, a few tens of meters from the famous Bayeux Medieval Tapestry Museum, from which it is heavily inspired. It is an ideal visit before exploring the studios of the Banbridge Linen Mill.
Ulster Museum Belfast, Botanic Gardens, Belfast BT9 5AB, UK. Free entry.
Source: Le Figaro
