Ulster Tour Guide

Blue Badge Tour Guide since 1992

[Jonathan Pageau @PageauJonathan]

Plenty of fractals in the book of Kells.

[Mark Thompson @MarkThompStuff]

Harry Ferguson, famous for tractors, in a very different mode – speed king – and one of the masterminds of the RAC Tourist Trophy coming to Ulster in 1928. A double spread advert for both, in the chequered flag brochure 'Ulster For Your Holidays'. @CJGrandPrix

[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

Denvir’s Coaching Inn Downpatrick - Daniel O’Connell once gave a rousing speech to the local citizens from the first floor window. I’d say they have the friendliest bar maid in County Down here and super food. @DenvirsInn

[Belfast Central Library @BelfastCentLib]

Don't miss Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Janice Witherspoon!

📍 Tullycarnet Library
📅 Thursday 16 February
⏰ 8:00pm

Booking recommended -
☎️ 028 9048 5079
✉️ [email protected]

[Belfast Central Library @BelfastCentLib]

Join us on Saturday 11 February at 11am for a @BelfastCentLib Tour!
Find out the history (and the secrets!) of this historic building.

[Ulster Folk Museum @ufm_cultra]

Catch us on the big screen tonight, 7th February, at 22:40 on BBC1 as 'Restoration Rescue' visits the Ulster Folk Museum!

In tonight's episode, Patrick Bradley speaks to our curator Fiona Byrne about how banking has evolved over the last 100 years.

https://t.co/54no4b5T3K

[Mount Stewart @NTmountstewart]

📢Job Opportunity 📢

Check our New to Nature 12-month work placement. New to Nature are keen to hear from young people (aged 18-25).

Download Application Pack here: https://t.co/rl1AgS7LqX

APPLY HERE: https://t.co/XgT3Bq3Q0r

#NewtoNature #PlatinumJubilee

[Cathie McKimm @cathiemckimm]

Portico this evening - built 1839 as a Presbyterian church styled on the Greek Temple of Nemesis. Now also a brilliant Arts and Concert Venue. You’re in for a treat if you’ve not yet visited. https://t.co/lbs9s7mHcz @PorticoArds

[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“…sometimes, for sake of experiment, serpents were shipped over in brazen vessels, but were found lifeless & dead as soon as the middle of the Irish sea was crossed.” — The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“Indeed the soil of Ireland is so hostile to poison, that, if gardens or any other spots in foreign countries are sprinkled with its dust, all venomous reptiles are immediately driven far away.”

— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“Here men can behold, and recognise with wonder, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, and great-great-grandfathers, and the long series of their ancestors to a remote period of past time.”

— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“It appears to me very remarkable, and deserving of notice, that, as in the present life the people of this nation are beyond all others irascible and prompt to revenge…”

— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“When other weapons fail, they hurl stones against the enemy in battle with such quickness and dexterity, that they do more execution than the slingers of any other nation.”

— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“Yews, with their bitter sap, are more frequently to be found in this country than in any other I have visited; but you will see them principally in old cemeteries and sacred places…”
— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“The only thing to which I find this people apply a commendable industry is playing upon musical instruments; in which they are incomparably more skilful than any other nation I have ever seen.”

— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“"In burgo Duno, tumulo tumulantur in uno Brigida, Patritius, atque Columba pius." "Patrick, Columba, Brigit, rest in glorious Down; Lie in one tomb, and consecrate the town."”

— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

“They are also prone to the failing of jealousy beyond any other nation. The women, also, as well as the men, ride astride, with their legs stuck out on each side of the horse.”
— The History and Topography of Ireland by Gerald of Wales
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[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

Reading medieval text by Giraldus of Wales. Interesting perspective on Ulster!

“For in this island, as in other countries, the inhabitants of the northern parts are more warlike and truculent than the rest”. (Giraldus The History and Topography of Ireland)

[Clifton House Belfast @cliftonbelfast]

On Thursday evening we will welcome back @AaronMcIntyre_ to Clifton House! Aaron will share his expertise on the BCS's Outdoor Relief Scheme in the 18th/19th century as part of our February talks series.

🎟 Register here: https://t.co/r06iglFlmA

[Ulster Tour Guide @UlsterTourGuide]

My granddaughters found a big brown suitcase under the bed and this was in it!!