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  Bangor (Northern Ireland) - Wikitravel
Bangor is the third largest town in Northern Ireland, after Belfast and Londonderry.
Bangor is widely considered as the wealthiest town in Northern Ireland.
The town was not as badly affected by the "troubles" as most of Northern Ireland however the town was subject to some bombs.
wikitravel.org /en/Bangor_(Northern_Ireland)   (586 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Bangor, Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Bangor (in Irish Beannchor) is a town of approximately 80,000 population in County Down, Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland was covered by an ice sheet for most of the last ice age and on numerous previous occasions, the legacy of which can be seen in the extensive coverage of drumlins in Counties Fermanagh, Armagh, Antrim and particularly Down.
Ireland was partitioned in 1921 under the terms of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 between six of the nine Ulster counties in the northeast (forming Northern Ireland) and the remaining twenty-six counties of the south and west (forming the Irish Free State in 1922).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bangor,-Northern-Ireland   (1378 words)

  
 Bangor, Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Bangor (in Irish Beannchar) is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland.
The seaside resort grew alongside an abbey founded in 586 by Saint Comgall, where the Antiphonarium Benchorense was written.
Public figures originally from Bangor include David Trimble, the Ulster Unionist Party leader and former First Minister of Northern Ireland, and the Formula One racing driver Eddie Irvine.
encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/b/ba/bangor__northern_ireland.html   (146 words)

  
 Bangor, County Down - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bangor is situated 13.6 miles (22 km) from the heart of Belfast and thirty minutes by train or bus with George Best Belfast City Airport even closer.
Bangor is part of the North Down Borough Council area and is twinned with the Austrian city of Bregenz.
Bangor is classified by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) as a Large Town (ie with population between 18,000 and 75,000) within the Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area (BMUA).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bangor,_Northern_Ireland   (1276 words)

  
 Northern Ireland - bangor northern ireland
the visit is being seen as a major coup for both north down borough council and the northern ireland region of the national trust, both of which have been working hard in recent years to gain a foothold in the lucrative cruise market.
the uk retailer, which currently employs 2,500 people across its 12 northern ireland stores, confirmed that new stores in bangor, antrim and hydebank are planned to open in the near future.
"recent media reports have exploded the myth that northern ireland is a green and pleasant land,” she said.
www.4ni.co.uk /search_bangor_northern_ireland   (2889 words)

  
 Bangor, Northern Ireland - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A copy of the manuscript can be seen in the town's heritage centre.
A notable building in the town is Bangor Old Custom House.
This Northern Ireland geographical article is a stub.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Bangor%2C_County_Down   (234 words)

  
 Bangor County Down Northern Ireland
Bangor is on the east coast of Northern Ireland on the southern side of Belfast Lough.
It is a popular coastal town that has for many years been the tourist attraction of the area whether it is just for a day trip or a long weekend or even longer stays.
To fly to Bangor there is the Belfast City Airport just 10 miles up the road where aircraft come in from many countries.
www.bangor-local.com   (245 words)

  
 Bangor Bay Inn, Bangor, Northern Ireland brochure
The hotel is two minutes walk from Bangor town centre and twenty minutes drive from major rail, ferry and air terminals.
The land was originally bought from Robert Edward Ward of Bangor Castle on November 1st 1890 to be the site for a hotel, however, the actual initial building was Doctor Robert Lee Moore's Surgery and residence, and remained in his family for well over half a century.
The Hotel was named the Sands by the Gillespie family in 1976 and in 1997; it was renamed as the Bangor Bay Inn to give prospective visitors a better word picture of the location and style of the establishment where they plan to stay.
www.2stay.com /uk/hotels/bangorbay.html   (494 words)

  
 Bangor
Situated in the North Down District of County Down, which is in the east of Northern ireland on the shore of Belfast lough.
The Elizabethan Bangor Castle is still in the town along with the remains of Bangor Abbey, founded around c.555 by Saint Comgall, destroyed by the Danes in the 9th century and rebuilt in 1120.
Bangor is a nice little town to live in, there are a lot of Bars, Restaurants and a couple of nightclubs, plenty of shops and a seafront marina which serves the yachting community.
www.d.beggs.btinternet.co.uk /Bangor.html   (259 words)

  
 Hotels in Bangor northern Ireland accommodation - hotel accommodation around Bangor northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a land of blue mountains and deep forests, lakes, windswept moors and white Atlantic sands.
The maritime resort of Bangor is situated on the picturesque south shore of Belfast Lough, 12 miles east of Belfast and only 30 minutes by train or bus with Belfast City Airport even closer.
Bangor is a large town in County Down.
www.kayukay.co.uk /bangorhotels.html   (421 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | NORTHERN IRELAND | Bangor sack manager Fraser
The Bangor board took the decision in the wake of the club's 2-0 defeat by Ards in the north Down derby on Saturday.
Bangor are now seven points behind their neighbours who lead the Smirnoff Irish League First Division.
The Bangor board met to discuss Fraser's future on Sunday and then informed him of their decision on Monday afternoon.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/northern_ireland/999102.stm   (189 words)

  
 No 108, 108 Seacliff Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland presented by A1 Tourism
Tourists and recreational visitors will find Bangor to have many attractions and to be an excellent centre for those who wish to explore the delights of the North Down Coast.
Bangor is a well established sailing centre and is the home of both the Royal Ulster Yacht Club and the Ballyhome Yacht Club.
Bangor's Marina host a variety of yachts and craft from far afield, as well as many interesting offshore fishing boats.
www.a1tourism.com /uk/no108.html   (280 words)

  
 Bangor Bay Inn, Bangor, Northern Ireland
The hotel is two minutes walk from Bangor town centre and twenty minutes drive from major rail, ferry and air terminals.
The land was originally bought from Robert Edward Ward of Bangor Castle on November 1st 1890 to be the site for a hotel, however, the actual initial building was Doctor Robert Lee Moore's Surgery and residence, and remained in his family for well over half a century.
The Hotel was named the Sands by the Gillespie family in 1976 and in 1997; it was renamed as the Bangor Bay Inn to give prospective visitors a better word picture of the location and style of the establishment where they plan to stay.
www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/bangorbay.html   (500 words)

  
 Cheap Bangor Hotels. Cheap Hotels in Bangor Northern Ireland UK - Bangorhotels
With its tranquil location adjacent to the historic Clandeboye Estate and sweeping fairways of Blackwood Golf Centre, the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel is the ideal venue for leisure and corporate visits, conferences, seminars and banquets.
The house has private parking and is an approved Northern Ireland Tourist Board member.
Situated in a quiet conservation of Bangor, close to the marina, the promenade, and the town centre, Shelleven is set back from the road, with gardens and private parking to the front.
www.hotelsintown.co.uk /bangorbt.htm   (413 words)

  
 A2 Ballyrobert to Bangor - Northern Ireland Roads
The main road to Bangor is 4-lanes over its entire length, and much of this is dual-carriageway.
The section as far as Rathgael Road (now within Bangor town limits, then in the country) was definitely completed by 1968 as it is shown on a map of that date.
It was probably built as part of the Bangor Ring Road scheme, although I am too young to remember to know if this is true or not.
www.wesleyjohnston.com /roads/a2ballyrobertbangor.html   (251 words)

  
 Bangor Hotels, Accommodation in Ireland
Bangor is a town of approximately 80,000 population in County Down, Northern Ireland.
It is primarily residential and can be viewed as a dormitary suburb of the Greater Belfast area, from which it is linked by the A2 road.
A direct rail link from Belfast ensures direct travel from Bangor to anywhere in Northern Ireland and further afield.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Ireland/ireland-hotels-bangor.html   (485 words)

  
 Bangor Bed & Breakfasts | Bangor Guesthouses, Northern Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Budget Accommodation > Bed and Breakfasts > Europe > Northern Ireland > Bangor
Bangor Budget Accommodation > [ Bed and Breakfasts ]
We are an old established guesthouse just five minutes from Bangor and 10 minutes drive from Belfast...
www.travellerspoint.com /guesthouses-en-ci-1949.html   (58 words)

  
 BANGOR, town, Northern Ireland. The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition. 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
It is a seaport, resort, and yachting center (site of an annual regatta), with some light industry.
The Elizabethan Bangor Castle is in the town along with the remains of an abbey founded c.555 by St. Comgall and destroyed by the Danes in the 9th cent.
Rebuilt in 1120, it was taken over by Franciscans in 1469.
www.bartleby.com /aol/65/ba/BangorIr.html   (67 words)

  
 John Hume Interview -- Academy of Achievement
They held all power in their own hands in order to protect themselves, in order to ensure that the minority in Northern Ireland, which was the Catholic population, never became a majority, and that meant widespread discrimination in housing, in jobs, and in voting rights.
The Town of Bangor, Northern Ireland, was predominantly Presbyterian.
In Northern Ireland, Presbyterian is associated with people of Scots background, Scots origin.
www.achievement.org /autodoc/page/hum0int-1   (1161 words)

  
 Bangor Hotels and Accommodation in Bangor
Renowned in Bangor and beyond for its relaxed atmosphere and unrivalled hospitality.
This well reputed and respected guest house is in a superb location in an elevated position overlooking Bangor marina.
The Clarion Hotel Carrickfergus is one of Northern Ireland's premier Conference and Banqueting Venues.
www.priceline.co.uk /pcln/location/en/united_kingdom/northern_ireland/down/bangor   (489 words)

  
 Kip McGrath Education Centres - Bangor Northern Ireland
Alan and Rosemary Morrison own and run the Bangor Centre, the first in Northern Ireland.
They are qualified teachers with two children of school age and so are well placed to understand the anxieties parents experience over their children's education.
Sessions continue through the summer holidays with additional sessions in the mornings for those who wish to move or have extra tuition during the summer break.
www.kipmcgrath.co.uk /n_ireland/centres/n_ireland/bangor/default.htm   (423 words)

  
 Bangor photographs, maps, books & memories
Be the first to add a memory of Bangor or a Bangor photograph.
We are actively working on coverage of Scotland and Ireland which we expect to launch in 2006.
Longhole is the name given to a curiously-shaped channel, bordered by the north-easterly arm of the North Breakwater, which leads inland towards the central pier.
www.francisfrith.com /archive/ireland/northern+ireland/bangor/bangor.htm   (219 words)

  
 Worldwide Wanderings - Chronicles - Bangor
Demonstrating the Bangor twist on this traditional afternoon activity, are three older gentlemen sitting in the opposite corner.
In some cities, this doesn't happen at all, but in Bangor, it was a complete stranger, just passing us on the street, who bid us a cheerful "'eello dare" within no more than three minutes of our leaving the train station.
From travel tips to politics (a touchy subject in Northern Ireland), we had a great time and lots of laughs.
www.worldwidewanderings.com /chronstor26.htm   (698 words)

  
 Bangor Bay Inn, 10 - 12 Seacliff Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland presented by A1 Tourism
Bangor Bay Inn, 10 - 12 Seacliff Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland presented by A1 Tourism
Bangor Bay Inn, 10-12 Seacliff Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 5EY
American Officers were billeted in half the building and it was purported that the Commander in chief if the Allied Forces, General Eisenhower, visited them at the premises prior to bidding farewell to the fleet, anchored off Bangor Bay, on its way to D-Day Operations.
www.a1tourism.com /uk/bangorbay.html   (487 words)

  
 Bangor, Co. Down - 1 2 Travel - Ireland Travel Information Guide
Belfast is therefore easily accessible from Bangor - the smaller town provides some welcome peace after the bustle of the city.
The small museum in the North Down Heritage Centre behind Bangor Castle is an example.
The town offers both modern leisure amenities and ancient historical relics, and much effort is made to keep the town to the fore of the Northern Ireland tourist industry.
www.12travel.com /ie/Northern_Ireland/Bangor.html   (284 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | NORTHERN IRELAND | Bangor ask Doc for cure
He also won two international caps when Billy Bingham was Northern Ireland boss.
After his dismissal, Fraser complained that Bangor chairman Jim McGrory had conducted several transfer deals without the manager's knowledge.
McGrory has been credited with supplying much of the cash which enabled Bangor to attract the quality players thay wanted to bolster their push for promotion.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/northern_ireland/1010021.stm   (239 words)

  
 Discount Bangor (northern ireland) Hotels - Discount Hotels in Bangor (northern ireland) UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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 Bangor Marina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
You can stroll along the promenade, through the beautiful landscaped gardens and dream about sailing one of the many yachts across to Carrickfergus, or imagine racing a powerboat around the Copeland Islands, or even skippering one of the cruisers to the Scottish Coast just 23 miles away.
It is a superb addition to the other yachting opportunities for which the area has been renowned for more than a century.
Four long-established yacht clubs are located in the Borough: the Royal Ulster, The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Ballyholme Yacht Club and Holywood Yacht Club.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bangor_Marina   (323 words)

  
 Bangor (northern Ireland) Hotels in Bangor (northern Ireland) England - Book English hotel accommodation and places to ...
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In most cases a fee will not be charged until your stay at the bangor (northern ireland) hotel of your choice has been completed.
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