You don’t need a boat to explore this canal!

After a rather average morning in Kilbroney Forest Park on the shores of Carlingford Lough, my cousin Jordan and I were craving more adventure. We were feeling rather lazy and decided to find a coffee shop on the way home before calling  it a day.

We travelled to Rostrevor via the main Belfast-Dublin dual carriageway so we decided to detour slightly and travel back through Scarva.  We spotted a  tea room there and pulled in to investigate. Before entering the tea room, I noticed Scarva Cycle Hire and thought it was worth a closer look.  Prices start at £3 per hour for adults and £2 for children.  Last year Jordan learned to cycle through the Autism Initiatives Balanceability scheme and he loves to put what he was taught into practice.

newry canal towpath scarva cycle hire

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7 things I learned on the set of ‘The Fall’

European Heritage Open Days unlock tourist attractions and stately homes to the public for free one weekend each year. Special walking tours and talks are organised. This year, it was on 12-13 September. There were over 400 events to choose from throughout Northern Ireland. One that stood out for me was location manager Andrew Wilson’s talk on ‘The Fall’.

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The beauty and history of the public market: Eating at St. George’s

I never win anything. As a child, I won a book in ‘Girl Talk’ magazine –  as a runner up. This changed dramatically with Twitter competitions. I have won coffee from Belfast Coffee Co.,  tickets to see The Sound of Music at the Grand Opera House and most recently, an award winning breakfast at St. George’s Market Bar and Grill.

St. George’s Market Bar and grill is located within the market, on the upper level. As you enjoy your meal, it’s possible to watch the hustle and bustle of the trading below.

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Walking path

When one thinks of C.S. Lewis and his Northern Irish roots, it is east Belfast that comes to mind first. A lesser known fact is that he spent his holidays as a child in Rostrevor, Co Down. This beautiful village over looks Carlingford Lough with the Mourne mountains as a backdrop.

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NI Coffee Festival

Northern Ireland’s inaugural coffee festival is occurring on 26-27 September 2015 in T13, Titanic Quarter, Belfast.  One of its  creators, Roger Gowdy took some time out of organising this wonderful event to answer some of my questions.

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