| | The Argory restored to its former glory. 21 April 2008
The Argory, a National Trust house deep in the green Co Armagh countryside, reopened in March following 18 months of conservation that cost £1.2 million and leaves it looking the way it was before. The project involved painstaking renovation work to replace outdated wiring, security and fire detection systems in the 19th century home of the Mc Geough Bond family, near Moy. Eve... |
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| | Updated immersive images. Apartment Belfast. 21 April 2008
Apartment, in the city centre, is Belfasts' number one Style bar. Apartment is sleek and modern, with dark wood paneling on the walls and big leather sofas and armchairs, and spectacular views of the city hall. Having undergone refurbishment iSpyNI was invited back to capture the new downstairs interior and to update the high resolution virtual tours on Apartments iSpyNI gallery. |
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| | Victoria Square - A Renaissance For Belfast 06 March 2008
The multi-million pound state-of-the-art Victoria Square shopping complex opened its doors to the public today in spectacular fashion. Dubbed the most expensive shopping centre ever to be built in Ireland, the new £400 million complex is expected to draw in at least 17 million shoppers each year making it one of the UK's top 10 shopping destinations. Boasting an eight-screen ... |
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| | Downpatrick & County Down Railway in BBC Documentary 11 January 2008
Raising Steam recalls the heyday of the Belfast and County Down railway line. The documentary will be shown by BBC One Northern Ireland on Monday 14 January 2008, commemorating the trains which ran for more than a century and linked Newcastle, Ardglass and Castlewellan to Queen's Quay in Belfast. The line closed in 1950 but railway enthusiast... |
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| | Galgorm Resort and Spa Officially Opens 21 December 2007
Northern Ireland's newest spa has recently opened after three years in development. The state-of-the art Galgorm Resort and Spa offers a Fitness Suite, 11 Treatment Rooms including: a Serial Mud Chamber; Cleopatra Bath; Hamman Room; Relaxation Room and Thermal Spa featuring five individual Climate Rooms, Thermal Stone Heated Relaxation Loungers and an infinity hydrotherapy pool. An outdo... |
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| | Belfast is voted a favourite UK city 13 November 2007
Belfast is voted runner up in the Favourite UK City Category in The Observer, Guardian and Guardian Unlimited Travel Awards 2007. Over 13,500 Guardian and Observer readers voted in this annual travel survey. Edinburgh is at number one for the eighth consecutive year, with Belfast now in ... |
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| | Ultimate Ulster 12 October 2007
Ulster Television's (UTV) 'Ultimate Ulster' series presented the original guide to Northern Ireland as chosen by viewers. The 10 part series travelled the length and breadth of the country to count down the top 10 places to visit; eat, drink and be merry; while away a day, or indeed be romantic; along with the most desirable places to live and stay; best buildings and landmarks; public par... |
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| | Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is one of the UK's must-see sights. 17 August 2007
A recent Virgin Travel poll, has revealed the white-knuckle walk across Northern Ireland's Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is one of the UK's "must-see" sights. The County Antrim rope bridge has been voted second best UK tourist attraction, beating other top attractions such as Stonehenge and Gateshead`s Angel of the North and Shakespeare`s Globe Theatre. The site's unique coastal setti... |
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| | Second Round Photography 11 July 2007
The second round of principal photography for iSpyNI.com begins today. This round of photography will last until October 2007 with new content being added almost daily. Check back regularly to immersive yourself in the picture at many more bars, restaurants, hotels, and visitor attractions accross Northern Ireland. ... |
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| | National Trust and Heritage Service to be featured. 29 May 2007
Get in the picture this summer! Stand where we stood and immerse yourself in some stuning surroundings and heritage buildings. Principal photography has begun on selected National Trust and Environment and Heritage Service locations in Northern Ireland. Some 40 locations around Northern Ireland are being photographed to produce up to 80 immersive photog... |
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| | iSpyNI.com goes live. 07 May 2007
A virtual prelude to the real world experience that awaits you! Welcome to iSpyNI.com, a new internet portal that showcases the best that Northern Ireland has to offer using stunning full-screen, high-resolution immersive video photography. The keystone of the iSpy concept is the virtual tour or immersive photograph as we prefer to call it - ... |
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