Crumlin Road Gaol. 9,043. Historic Sites. Titanic Belfast. 25,400. Speciality Museums. Peace Wall. 1,216. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Ulster Museum. 3,688. Natural History Museums • Art Museums. St. George’s Market. 1,680. City Hall. 4,750. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings. HMS Caroline. 744. SS Nomadic. 3,303.
Eleventh Night. In Northern Ireland, the Eleventh Night or 11th Night, also known as “bonfire night”, is the night before the Twelfth of July, an Ulster Protestant celebration. On this night, large towering bonfires are lit in Protestant loyalist neighbourhoods, and are often accompanied by street parties and loyalist marching bands. What time are 11th …
Understandably, some may have safety concerns regarding Belfast and its history of violence and terrorism during The Troubles. Still, in recent years, since the Good Friday Agreement, things have certainly settled down. Now, Nationalist and Unionist communities live side by side without much cause for concern. Is Belfast safe in 2022? Yes, for the most …
The times for sunrise and sunset in Ireland are significantly influenced by the high location in the northern hemisphere. Relatively high in the north, the days are long in summer (June to September) and short in winter (December to March). With up to about 17 hours, there are the longest days in June. What is …
The term loyalist was first used in Irish politics in the 1790s to refer to Protestants who opposed Catholic Emancipation and Irish independence from Great Britain. Ulster loyalism emerged in the late 19th century, in response to the Irish Home Rule movement and the rise of Irish nationalism. What religion are Northern Ireland loyalists? In …
Cathedral Quarter. The Cathedral Quarter is the beating heart of this vibrant city. Titanic Quarter. Queen’s Quarter. Linen Quarter. Market Quarter. Smithfield and Union Quarter.
Historically, the Falls Road district has had a strong Roman Catholic tradition. This is reflected in the number of Catholic churches in the area. These include St Peter’s Cathedral in the Lower Falls area just off Albert Street. Where do most Catholics live in Northern Ireland? In the Belfast City Council and Derry and Strabane …
From the Police Service of Northern Ireland: “Open carry of loaded weapons is legal in NI, and you can own handguns. Also, unlike the rest of the UK, you can apply to own a weapon for the purposes of personal protection, and if such a licence is granted, then you are allowed to carry it …
English and Irish (Gaeilge) are the official languages in the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is where you’ll hear the soft strains of Ullans (Ulster-Scots). You’ll find Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas predominantly along the west coast, where Irish is widely spoken. What is the main language spoken in Belfast? The two official languages of Northern Ireland …
In Northern Ireland you need a valid firearms certificate if you want to buy or own a firearm or ammunition. To get a firearms certificate, you must apply to the police. Can you carry a gun in Belfast? All firearms owners in Northern Ireland are required to apply for a firearm certificate to possess firearms. …
