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Spectacular coastal scenery, beautiful bays and glorious sandy beaches lapped by Atlantic Ocean waves, imposing mountain tops, meandering rivers and lakes, stunning natural wonders... a very special part of the world.
Even to picture the scene, in your mind's eye, serves to invigorate the mind and spirit.
Spectacularly scenic countryside on the shores of the crystal clear, blue waters of the great Atlantic Ocean.
A dramatic coastline, with rugged and windswept cliffs, a multitude of beautiful bays and glorious sandy beaches.
Some of the most stunning sights you will ever wish to experience, ranging from a 60 million year-old natural history phenomenon at the Giant's Causeway to Europe's tallest cliffs at Slieve League.
A landscape dominated by wonderful rivers, including the River Shannon, the longest waterway in Ireland and Britain, as well as tranquil lakes and spectacular mountain ranges.
Colourful towns and villages, each with their unique character, dotted through the uncrowded and unspoilt region.
If these images grab your attention, then imagine, for a moment, what it would be like to experience them for yourself...
... to go to North and North-West Ireland and just breathe in the fresh clear air!
... to feel a real sense of wellbeing as you make the invigorating climb to the top of imposing mountain ranges, with names that evoke a rich history and colourful past such as Knocknarea, Benbulben, Mount Errigal and the Sperrins.
... to watch gentle streams gather momentum as they find their way down the mountain sides to form the thousands of rivers and lakes that populate the countryside all around you.
.... to explore, and marvel at, the lush green landscapes of rolling lowlands and enchanting glens, none more famous than the world-renowned nine Glens of Antrim.
Why wait any longer? It's time to make those dreams come true - to travel to this compelling part of Ireland, take a deep breath and enjoy the memorable experience!
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FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on any of the items featured above, or on the counties in general, please contact:
Fáilte Ireland North West
Aras Reddan
Temple Street
Sligo
Tel: 00353 (0) 7191 61201
Fax: 00353 (0) 719160360
Email: northwestinfo@failteireland.ie
Web: www.irelandnorthwest.ie
Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism
Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre
Wellington Road
Enniskillen
BT74 7EF
Northern Ireland
Tel: 0044 (0) 28 6632 3110
Fax: 0044 (0) 28 6632 5511
Email: info@fermanaghlakelands.com
Web: www.findfermanagh.com
Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau
44 Foyle Street
Derry
BT48 6TE
Northern Ireland
Tel: 0044 (0) 28 7137 7577
Fax: 0044 (0) 28 7137 7992
Email: info@derryvisitor.com
Web: www.derryvisitor.com
Causeway Coast & Glens
11 Lodge Road
Coleraine
BT52 1LU
Northern Ireland
Tel: 0044 (0) 28 7032 7720
Fax:0044 (0) 28 7032 7719
Email: mail@causewaycoastandglens.com
Web: www.causewaycoastandglens.com
Flavour of Tyrone
Killymaddy Tourist Information Centre
190 Ballygawley Road
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone BT70 1TF
Tel: 0044 (0)28 8776 7259
Fax: 0044 (0)28 8776 7911
Email: info@flavouroftyrone.com
Web: www.flavouroftyrone.com