Would anyone think of coming to Northern Ireland for a holiday, now that the Troubles habe ended?

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Rossie

This is a great question. Northern Ireland has lost out to the Republic in so many ways because of the troubles.

Tourists stopped going (even those from the Republic were frightened away by what they saw on TV). Investment from foreign companies ceased altogether and only by pure chance did Northern Ireland not go into financial meltdown while at the same time having to watch their neighbours to the south become one of the richest countries in the world during the 1990s.

Northern Ireland, especially County Antrim has so much to offer the tourist. I would recommend the north to anyone, bitterness and division still exist no doubt up there but time will heal wounds imo.

Mrs G

Northern Ireland is great...I have been to Belfast a few times .. my favourite place is Port Stewart a lovely wee seaside town...the troubles didnt bother me.... and the people were very freindly - Catholics & Protestants..

vdv_desantnik

I already did and now I live here

geoff t

The potential for tourism in the North is unbelievable now things have calmed down a little,the great shame is that things have been improving over a number of years and was rarely reported in the mainland press.
With the heritage of many people throughout the world lying in Ireland both South and North the future looks great.

Cindi B

I would love to go to Ireland someday and tour the whole country. I am not in a position financially to do that know though.

SUE G online

certainly, have seen it on tv progs and it looks a beautiful place, its on our list of must sees, its one place i do want to go before i die as they say, not that i thinking of dying just yet.

carlyan2

DEFO - Great people and great place only been briefly but loved it and am planning to return !

fnsurf

Certainly. There is so much beauty to be seen there.

x~orlaith~babii~x

yeah northern ireland is grand place now!
i live in donegal so i am a regular visitor!!

Charlie

I would!

I stayed in southwestern Ireland in 2005. It was so beautiful, but still a bit touristy for me. My beau and I prefer isolation and enmeshing in the real culture. We've been thinking of a vacation to Isle of Skye, but we're also considering Northern Ireland, really far up there, like Atrium or Donegal. I can't wait. Politics are always there, but as long as you respect the people in the place you're visiting, I think it's fine to visit. Sure, I'll stay away from Iraq and Darfur for a while, but I think northern Ireland would be just as safe as New York City.

Orla C

Absolutely, why not? Despite the tense circumstances, the people of Northern Ireland are very friendly, and the countryside is just stunning.

Big Feet

Of course. I go to Derry all the time.

chara s

yea I love Belfast and Bangor and I was at the giants causeway which was gorgeous

Black

I am just over the border in Co Donegal. My brother is married and living in Strabane with his wife and family.

roger k

Yes we are getting a lot of American tourists on the cruise ships now coming to Belfast and its great to see as we have so much to offer and so many people run our wee country down its not fair we have the most pleasant and amiable people in the world right here in Northern Ireland.

Robyn E

I live in northern Ireland , 15 mins from the causway coast ,and i love it here. the only thing would change is the weather. lol
As i am 16 i didnt really know wat the troubles were like, but i can tell you who are looking to visit the younger generation now have forgottin why people were even fightin for and we all just get on with our lives

Stitch

Yes! i love Northern Ireland, my parents took my on a driving holiday there about 12 years ago and i've wanted to go back ever since, its one of the mosty beautiful contries i've ever seen... i especialy loved the giants causeway.

bettyboo

I'm going next month, to Belfast for a long weekend, woo hoo (i'm from the Republic)

Angel

I go to Co Fermangh and Co Donegal every year, i never go anywhere else!!!! The people, the food and the scenery is amazing, why would i need to go anywhere else?!!!!!

yumphla

I oive in Derry which is just on the border to the republic. Tourism is more and more popular here every year.

Donegal is a stones throw away, and is simply gorgeous and tranquil. I remember the end of the troubles, but everything is a lot calmer now

Swtf

I think it is better to visit now, then when the 'civil war' (Troubles) was being conducted.
bullets and shrapnel does not do it for my holidays.
That is if there is anything worthwhile visiting in the 1st place.

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