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There are many reasons to visit Northern Ireland any
time of year, including seeing great Irish sights like
the Giant's Causeway and touring Bushmills whiskey
distillery. There are always activities including golf,
surfing and cycling, and later in 2008 you can see
people like Coldplay and Lee Evans live in concert in
Belfast.
Old Bushmills Irish Whiskey Distillery
The Old Bushmills whiskey distillery is 400 years old
this year. It's the oldest legal distillery in the
world, having received its licence in 1608 from King
James I. It's thought that whiskey has been made here
for much longer than that, though, as it's believed the
troops of King Henry II enjoyed a drop about 800 years
ago.
Planet Love
This year is also the 10th anniversary of what was
surprisingly Northern Ireland's first outdoor music
festival. It takes place at Shane's Castle in County
Antrim this year on 5th and 6th September when clubbers
from all over Europe are expected to attend.
Coldplay in Belfast
More music on December 18th at Belfast's Odyssey
Arena when Coldplay perform the only Irish gig of their
new European tour.
Lee Evans in Belfast
15th October sees Lee Evans return to stand-up with a
Belfast show as part of his Big UK Tour 2008, also at
the Odyssey Arena.
Surfing in Northern Ireland
Visitors are often surprised to hear you can surf in
Northern Ireland but there are several really good
beaches where you can catch a wave. Even champion
surfers come to surf in Northern Ireland, and the surf
attracts visitors from all over the world.
Golf in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has several fine golf courses, with
the one at Portstewart Strand said to have the best
opening hole in all of Ireland – some people have even
said the best opening hole on any golf course in the
world. You have to play it, to find out what's so
special.
Cycling in Northern Ireland
Cycling
Yet another popular activity, with the NCN Route 93
providing some stunning cycling along the beautiful
North Antrim coast.
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