Ireland Weather
The terms Ulster, Northern Ireland, "the six counties," and "the North" are used interchangeably in Ireland for this small, ruggedly beautiful and historically troubled land. The fact that nobody knows quite what to call it is marvelous symbolism for the sometimes baffling and seemingly endless struggle for the soul of this place that the Irish on both sides of the border call "the Troubles."
For many years visitors to Ireland avoided the region, for obvious reasons. In fact, the vast majority of Irish people have never crossed the border into Ulster, and more's the pity. This is a glorious, colorful, exciting place, filled with vibrant towns and a countryside of breathtaking beauty. The way the locals treat you may come as a surprise -- I'll go out on a limb and say that Northern Ireland is, in many ways, friendlier to visitors than the Republic. In part because of its relatively low tourism numbers, you'll find you are very welcome here, whereas, in the southern counties, the overwhelming flow of visitors has taken a toll on that famous Irish faílte.
For many years visitors to Ireland avoided the region, for obvious reasons. In fact, the vast majority of Irish people have never crossed the border into Ulster, and more's the pity. This is a glorious, colorful, exciting place, filled with vibrant towns and a countryside of breathtaking beauty. The way the locals treat you may come as a surprise -- I'll go out on a limb and say that Northern Ireland is, in many ways, friendlier to visitors than the Republic. In part because of its relatively low tourism numbers, you'll find you are very welcome here, whereas, in the southern counties, the overwhelming flow of visitors has taken a toll on that famous Irish faílte.
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