Monthly Archives: October 2019

Ireland 2019: From Belfast to Galway

Posted on October 23, 2019 by crowcanyonjournal

They say that it’s a rocky road to Dublin Town but we experienced nothing but smooth sailing as soon as boarded our train in Belfast. We began our Ireland vacation on Monday, June 17th, when we landed at Dublin Airport … Continue reading →

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Ireland 2019: Banksy’s Street Art at the Culloden

Posted on October 14, 2019 by crowcanyonjournal

Can you think of a better anti-establishment symbol than Banksy, the anonymous street artist who has spread his satirical message on walls throughout the world? How about a better pro-establishment symbol in Northern Ireland than the splendid but stuffy Culloden … Continue reading →

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Ireland 2019: The Culloden Estate and Spa in Cultra

Posted on October 12, 2019 by crowcanyonjournal

The tiny community of Cultra is a wealthy suburb located just east of Holywood and is about five miles from central Belfast. As you drive along the tree-lined roads you will sometimes get a glimpse of the stately mansions set … Continue reading →

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Ireland 2019: Dinner in the Holywood Hills

Posted on October 9, 2019 by crowcanyonjournal

On Sunday evening we were invited to attend a gathering of the clan at the Holywood Golf Club high up in the Holywood Hills about seven miles southeast of Belfast. It was a reunion of sorts since most of us … Continue reading →

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Ireland 2019: Views of Belfast from the Grand Central Hotel

Posted on October 6, 2019 by crowcanyonjournal

Here’s all you need to know about the Grand Central: A 23-story office building called Windsor House was built on Bedford Street in 1974 and at the time it was the tallest building in Belfast but it has since been … Continue reading →

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Ireland 2019: Botanic Gardens Belfast

Posted on October 2, 2019 by crowcanyonjournal

The day after our Game of Thrones Tour we decided to walk to the city’s Queen’s Quarter and visit the Ulster Museum and the Botanic Gardens. Botanic Gardens Belfast is a popular park located in the Queen’s Quarter of Belfast … Continue reading →

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