Better Days Are Coming.....................

Life here in Northern Ireland is certainly looking good.  I have had my Covid "jab" and all of NI will be vacinated by the end of Spring; thanks to our wonderful Health Service plus lots and lots of amazing volunteers.  Those of us in tourism have been "zooming" every week; sharing ideas and working together to provide you with that holiday of a lifetime with us here in Northern Ireland. 

Uppermost in our conversation is reassuring you of our attention to hygiene detail and safety during your holiday with us.  With all aspects of care covered all those in the tourism industry will be accredited with the "GOOD TO GO" certificate. We are excited that travel throughout Northern Ireland will almost certainly be up and running June/July 2021.  

 I will shortly start travelling around my small country of Northern Ireland checking out quirky accommodation with a twist of local character, enjoy lots of traditional food like soda and wheaten bread and possibly a rack of lamb with cabbage and potato!

While the top attractions in the world are here there certainly is a lot more to see and experience when you wander off the beaten track. To get a true sense of how we live, talk, work and enjoy our wee country you really don't have to travel more than a couple of miles off from the famous UNESCO Giant's Causeway - you just need to know where!

So chat with me and I will share my thoughts and even suggest we travel the route together to meet the locals and share their love of this land and question me on our complicated if not a tad interesting history! We can travel either by car, motor van or coach depending on numbers.

To start your journey plan I have attached a map of Ireland with Northern Ireland tucked up on the North East. This will give you an idea of some of the main cities and towns within Northern Ireland.

Remember.................landscape, daylight hours, temperatures, all change with the seasons!

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Covid Update 28 May 2021

With the recovery from Covid 19 now in process in Northern Ireland staycation breaks will be the possible choice for many in 2021.

I have organised a wide range of local interesting “easy”
Walking Tours
for 2021
within Armagh City and Rural Trails
around County Armagh.

WALKING HOLIDAYS 2021

Holidays for 2021 will certainly take a different route and staycation within Northern Ireland will possibly be top of your list. As an experienced local Tour Guide I am here to share my local expertise and personal care when it comes to arranging your 2021 travels.

Suggested themes for groups/family tours –

Nature Lovers ….. of the beaten track seasonal rural beauty trails.

History Buffs …..dip into centuries of stories of people/buildings/lifestyle of our past

Foodies ………….enjoy the stories and flavours of local produce on and off the farm.

For Families …..organised group activity; exploring and discovering.

Apple Blossom (early May) …..walking road trail in the heart of the orchards.

•  Tours can be half day, full day or several days and are classed as “easy” walking professionally guided tours.

•  I can also recommend suitable accommodation and restaurants.

•  The use of audio systems also available.

If you would like to discuss further do not hesitate to contact me (Barbara)

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Mobile 07740 511442

PLEASE NOTE All Covid regulations will be strictly adhered to. Numbers will be within the Government guidelines at time of tour. As of 28 May 2021 I can walk with max 14 people.

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O'Connor Coaches
"With Barbara as our regular Coach Guide for the past 4 years our business has grown extensively with her input. Thanks Barbara."

Dungannon Probus Club
"Great day out."

Excursions Ireland Cruise Ship
"Reliable and friendly."

Trudy, Roscrea Travel
"Farmers enjoyed your knowledge."

Judy Hewitt, Ulster Architecture Assoc
"Great help with planning a tour with a difference."

Travel Department Dublin
"Reliable with good communication skills."

Jim & Judy, Minneapolis, USA
"Thanks so much for your wonderful genealogy
site tour.  You met all our needs."

 June 2021
Elizabeth, NIFHS Lisburn "Thanks Barbara for your enjoyable group tour around the pretty Conservation Village of Loughgall yesterday"  All enjoyed the opportunity to meet and chat from a distance.

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