Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: Fantastic ferry routes for summer.
Ferries are sailing to the rescue for would-be holidaymakers concerned about using crowded airports and squeezing on to planes.
Passenger numbers have been cut on many routes so there is more room to spread around on wide-open upper decks – and plenty of fresh air to keep you safe and blow away those lockdown cobwebs.
A Stena Line ferry enters the River Mersey on its way back from Belfast
Top 10 best off the beaten path destinations in Ireland
There are some places you’re sure to think of when planning a trip to Ireland. However, others may have not yet crossed your mind.
Planning a trip to Ireland, you will no doubt have included Dublin, the Wild Atlantic Way, and the Causeway Coast to your bucket list. However, if you want to explore lesser-known Ireland, we will fill you in on some of the best off the beaten path destinations in Ireland.
From quaint seaside villages to bustling historical towns, there are so many places in Ireland that don’t get the attention they deserve.
Vote for the best DIY finish line from the Deep RiverRock Belfast City virtual half marathon and 5K
Have a look through the creative finish lines and vote for your favourite below!
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Over the May bank holiday weekend, thousands of runners took part in the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Virtual Half Marathon and 5K.
The team at Belfast City Marathon challenged runners to get creative and design their own finish line to be in with the chance of winning a £100 One4All voucher (courtesy of us here at Belfast Live).
Belfast Zoo to reopen on Friday Belfast Zoo will reopen to visitors on Friday after a relaxation of lockdown restrictions
Meerkats at Belfast Zoo. The popular attraction will reopen to visitors on Friday
BELFAST Zoo is to reopen to the public on Friday following a relaxation of lockdown restrictions.
The popular visitor attraction will be open to to ticket-holders only.
The zoo will operate hourly sessions between 10am and 3pm until May 2. After May 2, sessions will run between 10am and 4pm.
The move comes after the Executive allowed outdoor attractions to reopen from Friday of last week.
Dunluce Castle in Co Antrim has already reopened.