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  CNN Specials - Northern Ireland
Between 1966 and 1999 a total of 3,636 people were killed and 36,000 injured as the conflict spread beyond Northern Ireland's borders onto the British mainland and elsewhere.
The Government of Ireland Act of 1920 recognised this de facto religious division by splitting the country into two separate political units, a predominantly Catholic south and a predominantly Protestant north.
It is this political division, compounding centuries of religious animosity, that lies at the heart of the Northern Ireland conflict.
www.cnn.com /SPECIALS/2000/n.ireland/overview.html   (1060 words)

  
 antrim - County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
County Antrim is one of Northern Ireland's most desirable and picturesque destinations.
The Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim are both areas of unsurpassed beauty, a unique blend of heritage and magnificent scenery.
The population of County Antrim is estimated at 563,000.
www.irelandwide.com /regional/ulster/county_antrim/coantrim_main.htm   (710 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim is the most north-eastern county in Ireland, and the second largest by population after Dublin.
North of the Lough, the River Bann divides Antrim from Derry.
Antrim Town, while holding the county name, is not the biggest or most important town in the county.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A11848476   (1538 words)

  
 Antrim Borough Council :: The Council
Antrim Borough Council is committed to ensuring that the website is as accessible as possible to all.
Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that a major Tourism Conference is to be held in the Borough on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd February 2007 at the Dunadry Hotel & Country Club.
The conference, organised jointly by Antrim Borough Council and Clare Tourist Council, is a must for all those involved in the tourism industry, both North and South of the border.
www.antrim.gov.uk   (405 words)

  
 Antrim Table Tennis: County League - Northern Ireland / Ulster Table Tennis
Northern Ireland table tennis is governed by the Ulster Branch of the Irish Table Tennis Association.
For historical reasons, as well as Northern Ireland, the Ulster Branch has responsibility for 3 of the counties in Ireland.
Because the Ulster Branch is part of the Irish Table Tennis Association, Northern Ireland doesn’t have its own table-tennis teams in most international competitions, its players instead competing as part of the Ireland team.
www.antrimttl.org.uk /table_tennis/about/northern_ireland_ulster.shtml   (302 words)

  
 Links of interest to County Antrim in Northern Ireland
Antrim was affected by the Industrial Revolution and it became a county of linen production.
NI First Aid Services is a Northern Ireland based provider of designed first aid training courses and supplies.
Melagh Cottage is situated in the quiet north Antrim town of Bushmills, close to the world-famous Giant's Causeway.
www.antrimlinks.com   (379 words)

  
 Antrim Castle - Full Serviced Vacation Rental in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Castle Rentals - Large fully staffed luxury vacation rental Irish Castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
This imposing castle is north of the Glenarm River in the picturesque village of Glenarm.
Northern Ireland is a gorgeous country with many ancient sites, natural beauty and friendly people.
www.gtunlimited.com /northernirelandcastlerentals.html   (453 words)

  
 County Antrim - Accommodation in Northern Ireland
County Antrim is a province of Ulster and home of Northern Ireland's capital Belfast.
Antrim has approximately 560,000 inhabitants and has hosted a thriving linen manufacturing industry for many years.
Antrim is about 46 miles from north to south and 27 miles from east to west.
www.ireland-ac.com /antrim/antrim.htm   (195 words)

  
 Antrim Hotels - Antrim Ireland Tourism - Antrim Bed & Breakfast (B&B) and Accommodation - AntrimTourist.com
County Antrim is one of Ireland's richest counties in terms of sights.
Antrim is extremely accessible, home to two airports, as well as Belfast and Larne ferryports.
County Antrim is bordered by counties Armagh, Derry, Down, and Tyrone, in Northern Ireland.
www.antrimtourist.com   (763 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | NORTHERN IRELAND | Antrim's emergency meeting
Antrim GAA officials hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to discuss Sunday's county football final violence.
TV footage of the Casement Park debacle is, however, available and Antrim county chairman Joe O'Boyle has insisted firm action will be taken against the St Paul's and Cargin personnel involved in the violence.
Antrim chairman O'Boyle told BBC sport that the trouble appeared to originate near the St Paul's goals.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/northern_ireland/930796.stm   (579 words)

  
 ireland walking tour antrim northern ireland
Situated in the north-east corner of Ireland the Glens of Antrim has everything to offer you from a wide diversity of landscape that is rich in history; folklore and outstanding natural beauty.
Ballycastle is the northern gateway to the Glens of Antrim and dates back to sometime around 1565 when a son of Sorley Boy McDonnell; the first Earl of Antrim built a castle in the centre of the old part of the town.
But with the coming of Christianity to Ireland some 300 years later the spell was broken and the children were returned to there human form.
www.walkinghikingireland.com /tours/glensofantrim.htm   (448 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
Antrim The home county of the capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast.
Antrim is the closest county to the mainland of Great Britain in geographical terms.
Not without it's troubles in the past Belfast and the county of Antrim are now enjoying a term of peace and new found prosperity.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/ireland/antrim.html   (149 words)

  
 Northern Ireland Discovered The Glens of Antrim
The Nine Glens of Antrim radiate outwards to the Irish coast from the mountainous heartland of the county and cut through the fl basalt by rivers and are further gouged by ancient glaciers.
County Antrim has many attractions and places of interest to visit, including The Castle at Glenarm, which is the family home of the Earl of Antrim, and each coastal village has its own distinctive, historical characteristics, with many places of historical interest to visit en-route.
Cushendall is an attractive village, nestled in the Heart of the Glens of Antrim between the hills and the sea of Moyle and the Red Curfew Tower was built in the middle of Cushendall as
www.northernirelanddiscovered.co.uk /antrim.php   (733 words)

  
 County Antrim, Northern IrelandGenWeb Project
Welcome to County Antrim, Northern Ireland which is one of the nine counties that make up what is called "Ulster".
Cavan, Donegal and Donegal are part of the Republic of Ireland.
We will accomplish this through links to the history, the land, and the families that lived in Co Antrim, while providing you with addresses in the Research Section, of where you can write to secure birth, marriage, death, and land records for the county.
www.rootsweb.com /~nirantri   (394 words)

  
 Practical Caravan - Great Escapes - Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim's northern coastline is not only noted for its stunning scenery and extraordinary sights, but also has many beach resorts and pretty seaside villages brimming with holiday pursuits.
Whether you fancy lazing on one of the resorts' clean and safe beaches (a number have been awarded with Blue Flags), letting the kids go wild in a fun-packed amusement centre, browsing through souvenir shops, enjoying a birds' eye view from the hilltops or simply strolling along a Victorian promenade, it's all here.
Its two-mile long strand, superb beach (one of the best on Ireland's north coast) and breathtaking views from the cliffs are difficult to equal.
www.practicalcaravan.com /greatarchive/antrimtour1.html   (1319 words)

  
 Antrim.net | Glenariff
In spring the lambs wander through acres of bluebells like blue vapour rising from the grass, while later the yellow of the gorse (whins) and the red flowers of the fuchsia are a magnet for photographers.
Garron Plateau has the most extensive area of blanket bog in Northern Ireland and is a special conservation area.
The Antrim Coast Road, possibly the most scenic route in the British Isles, opened up the Glens to the rest of the country but they still have their own unique atmosphere, folklore and traditions.
www.antrim.net /glenariff/index.htm   (418 words)

  
 Panorama & Photos of the Antrim Coast Northern Ireland
Situated on the north east coast of Northern Ireland.
And 22 miles north from Belfast is the Antrim coast, which starts at Larne, runs north as far as Portrush.
Panoramas are made by taking a series of photos overlapping them about 20% to 40% the photos where taken without the use of a tripod.
www.geocities.com /n_ireland_ni/index.html   (198 words)

  
 Antrim Table Tennis: County League - Northern Ireland / Ulster Table Tennis
You'll find the latest table tennis news and upcoming events for Co. Antrim, and all of Northern Ireland our news and events pages.
Antrim/Northern Ireland Table Tennis news by email so you'll get the most important table tennis stories sent straight to you.
AntrimTTL.org.uk is your Number 1 for Northern Ireland Table Tennis news*.
www.antrimttl.org.uk   (270 words)

  
 The Farm | Irish Arabian Horses of Northern Lights Arabians - Ireland
The Views from the farm is hundreds of acres of green hills, rolling down to where the land meets the sea.
Northern Lights Arabians (Ireland) is the constantly evolving dream of, Phil and Carole Meylan.
Ireland is well known for some of the Worlds Finest Hunting and Event Horses and of course, Guinness, though, little is known about the quality of our Arabian horses.
www.northernlightsarabs.com /farm/index.html   (399 words)

  
 Self Catering apartments in Carnlough, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. Five Star.
are located in Carnlough, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, on the beautiful Antrim Coast in Glencloy, the second of the nine glens of Antrim.
The Antrim Glens are an ideal location for short breaks or longer vacations with good road links to UK international airports and ferry ports in Larne and Belfast.
There is a log cabin/garden room on a large deck area with quality garden furniture to relax in and enjoy the uninterrupted views of the sea and headlands.
www.ireland4you.freeservers.com   (837 words)

  
 self catering accommodation northern Ireland County Antrim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Both cottages are approved by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and have achieved a four star rating.
Both the holiday cottages are within a two hour drive of any of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attractions such as the Giant's Causeway or the Glens Of Antrim.
These cottages are in a convenient, central position, with all parts of Northern Ireland up to 2 hours drive away.
www.edenvalecottages.co.uk   (208 words)

  
 Antrim - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
County Antrim, one of the traditional counties of Ireland
Antrim GAA, the gaelic football, hurling or any other sporting teams fielded by the Antrim County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association
Former Parliamentary Constituencies in the Northern Ireland House of Commons:
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Antrim   (198 words)

  
 Comfort Hotel Antrim, Northern Ireland - lastminute.com
Comfort Hotel Antrim is located off the M22 Motorway at the gateway to the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens, two miles from Junction One shopping, and approximately seven miles from Belfast International Airport.
This location is also three miles from the Antrim Forum and Lough Neagh, 13 miles from Galgorm Castle Golf Club, 19 miles from Belfast Zoo, 21 miles from Lisburn City, 25 miles from Belfast City, 50 miles from the Bushmills Distillery, and 60 miles from Dunluce Castle.
Rail: The nearest railway station is 10km (6 miles) from the airport in Antrim, and is serviced by a bus link called the Antrim Airlink, which departs from in front of the terminal building, Monday-Friday only.
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Europe/United-Kingdom/Northern-Ireland/Antrim/TVLY-Hotel-11150.html   (848 words)

  
 Coast of Antrim, Northern Ireland - Picture - MSN Encarta
This small village lies at the foot of the Antrim Mountains, on the coast of the Atlantic’s North Channel, Ireland.
The Antrim Mountains comprise an ancient basalt plateau of moorland and peat bogs.
Collapse of the basalt caused the depression of Lough Neagh, the largest inland lake in the British Isles.
uk.encarta.msn.com /media_461550089_761571415_-1_1/Coast_of_Antrim_Northern_Ireland.html   (69 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | NORTHERN IRELAND | Antrim crash out of Championship
It was not to be for Antrim on Sunday as Derry stormed into the Ulster Senior Football Championship final with 1-17 to 2-5 victory at Casement park.
Brolly was also sharp and out first to most balls played into him giving Anto Finnegan a torrid time and forced Antrim to move their captain off him.
Kevin Madden, Aidan Morris and Paddy Logan picked off points for Antrim but by this stage it was like a training game - Antrim were almost out on their feet and the comeback just never came.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/northern_ireland/816312.stm   (452 words)

  
 Antrim Northern Ireland tourism - hotels, bed and breakfast,car rentals Antrim, county maps...
Antrim Northern Ireland tourism - hotels, bed and breakfast,car rentals Antrim, county maps...
County Antrim forms the north-east corner of Ireland, where a channel only 13 miles wide separates Torr Head from the Scottish coast.
Lough Neagh (the largest lake in Ireland) and the fertile valley of the Bann occupy the western part of Antrim.
www.countyantrim.com   (273 words)

  
 Northern Ireland Antrim Glerns cycling safari with Hidden Trails.
Northern Ireland Antrim Glerns cycling safari with Hidden Trails.
It is here where legend has it that St Patrick spent his youth in captivity as a pig farmer before escaping back to England only to return as a Bishop to convert Ireland to Christianity.
The days cycle takes in the beauty of Antrim not only in its coastline but also in its famous and stunning Glens.
www.hiddentrails.com /outdoor/bike/europe/ireland/antrim-glens2.htm   (737 words)

  
 Hotels in County Antrim, Northern Ireland for online booking and reservation
Set in the beautiful Braid Valley it is a gateway to the scenic Glens of Antrim and the famous Antrim Coast.
The Culloden Hotel is renowned as Northern Ireland's most individual and distinguished five-star hotel.
Standing on the wooded slopes of the Holywood Hills overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline is the magnificent Culloden Hotel.12 acres of gardens and woodlands.
justtourhotels.com /northernireland/main.asp?county=County+Antrim&...   (273 words)

  
 Londonderry Arms Hotel Antrim Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The menus are designed around the wonderful natural produce which thrives in the unpolluted waters and hinterland.
Our Hotel, situated in the heart of the beautiful Glens of Antrim on the scenic Antrim Coast is the ideal base to explore this area of "Outstanding natural beauty" and interest.
For almost fifty years the Hotel has been owned and personally managed by the O'Neill family who are one of the longest established hotelier families in Ireland.
www.dublinevents.com /irish-country-hotels/londonderry-arms-hotel.php   (484 words)

  
 Northern Ireland - County Antrim/Giant's Causeway
Like the early people of North Antrim, Thackeray was very impressed by the strangeness of this place.
Like other sophisticated visitors he had read that the Causeway is a geological freak, caused by volcanic eruptions, and cooling lava.
The ancients knew differently: clearly this was giants' work and, more particularly, the work of the giant Finn McCool, the Ulster warrior and commander of the king of Ireland's armies.
www.geographia.com /northern-ireland/ukiant01.htm   (495 words)

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