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9 Shares With staycations on the horizon this summer what could be more ‘pawfect’ than embracing Northern Ireland’s Giant Spirit with your four-legged friend coming along for the journey? During the past year, more people than ever have been welcoming some furry friends into their family, with a surge in the number of puppies being bought across Ireland. For many of these pups, this year’s staycation will be their first time staying away from their home and owners may be fretting about the logistics of taking short breaks with their beloved pets. Advertisement Across Northern Ireland, visitors can find warm and welcoming pet-friendly accommodation. From private dog cabins to special dog treat menus, to an array of walks and trails to explore, destinations across Northern Ireland are ‘ruff’ and ready to welcome guests and their four-legged loved ones. ....
THE Impartial Reporter s archives reveal a solo visit by Prince Philip to Fermanagh in 1956, where he was welcomed to Enniskillen and drove through villages en route to Colebrooke estate. On April 23, 1956, Prince Philip landed at RAF St. Angelo on a Monday morning and shock hands with Lord Brookborough, and said: “Well, I have kept my promise.” A keen pilot, Prince Philip flew himself part of the way to St. Angelo. The Impartial Reporter said: “From the moment The Duke was seen removing his intercom earphones and climbing out of the pilot s seat as the aircraft came to a stop, his one and a half hours in the public eye were notable for the simple casualness which is characteristic of the central figure himself.” ....