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It's always great to discover lesser know gems and this is definitely one not to miss out on. Thanks for watching.

@VioletR3062 Maybe we can have a group beach visiting trip, you , me, Rover and anyone else who wants to come along ? 😄😄. We can go for breakfast somewhere afterwards 😁😁

​@@tazminmoore455👍Sounds like a good idea to me 😊⛱️

Please do! So quiet and peaceful if you get there early enough before the dog walkers turn up. Sadly the tower isn't open at present I believe it's currently in use as a private residence. Thanks for watching.

@@bpfromowc It may have changed over the years but it's charm still remains. Thanks for sharing precious memories

@@VioletR3062 Thank you, I'm always amazed by how much history is behind our wee towns and villages that sadly for the most part go by unoticed.

Indeed, very interesting history....and involving people from other parts of the world! Poor Tom Dunn, such cruel times they were.

Sounds great!, yeah it can get extremely busy in peak season that's for sure lol. Glad you had a fantastic time and the sun actually came out lol.

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The food was delicious too, some excellent chefs over there 👨‍🍳 👍

Lovely little town, with some great restaurants and people. I have holidayed there in recent years.

It truly is one of the most beautiful, peaceful villages in the whole of Northern Ireland, highly recommend it. Thanks for watching.

You can still book a room in the old Tower section, one of Northern Ireland's most haunted hotels, if you dare lol.

@@nornirishrover That sounds like it could be fun 😁 😂

A friend stayed many years ago. He was awakened from his sleep by his little daughter complaining she had a bad dream. He half asleep got out of bed taking her hand assuring her everything was alright leading her to the door. Finally wiping the sleep from his eyes he realised the little girl had disappeared and remembered he wasn't at home but in the hotel room, wooooooo, chills

Fantastic hope you have a great time, thanks for watching

Sadly the windmill has recently closed it just didn't generate enough visitors to afford to carry on. Had many great summer holidays there, thanks for watching.

Indeed it can be quite the challenge especially in autumn and winter. Thanks for watching

Indeed, the history of old is fantastic, the history of recent times egregious.

@@VioletR3062 what has happened in recent times?

Quiet, peacefully and serene, but many shops if you want to go mad 😃

​@@nornirishrover....Well that is an extra bit of good news ! 😅

And not to forget right beside the canal is Hollie Berrie Tea Room, excellent food, coffee & cake 😃

​@@nornirishrover....On my way..🐾🏃‍♀️

It was mid-Feb and freezing cold haha, the things you do for your art lol. As for the song, no not Irish, Canadian, possibly America I believe. I think this is the track link here; open.spotify.com/track/6KGrroQu9mPfZP6oYvAptn

Too many good men went out and never returned then we fast forward to today and can't find a reason for any of the madness & horrors they went through. Sadly Bangor is not what it once was, cheap flights to the continent ended it's heyday like so many coastal holiday towns of the UK.

Yes they do, great spot for a walk but famous for wasps on a bright summers day. Sit down at any picnic table and they soon introduce themselves lol. Thank you for watching

Glad you enjoyed it, yes I'm pretty much the same nowadays the only bicep curls I do now is lifting cake up to my mouth lol.

You could try strapping dumbells to your arms whilst eating cake 😁😁 that might help 😂😂. I find kayaking is great exercise for arms and core strength, too. Has the advantage that Cake can be eaten on the water and on the shore 😁😁

Probably our most prolific castle, though it was better many years ago it's still impressive now.

Thank you haha, filmed in earlier times when I was figuring out this whole TH-cam thing. Maybe revisiting might be an idea. One of my favourite places for coastal walks.

It really is! The Forest Park is very popular and has a tranquil trek around the lake. The trough is left over from old market days when they sold livestock I believe. Thanks for watching.

I believe it to be the most outstanding castle left standing and still occupied in all of Ireland. One of my favourite places we ever visited.

@nornirishrover I love castles, too. I grew up in a village that has a Norman Castle. It was a large part of my childhood and teenage years. Also the Roman remains in a neighbouring village. I hope to visit Killyleagh Castle when I move.

Sounds great! It's hard to get the sunshine, but if you are lucky enough, it's a great place for a day tip. Remember the golden rule in Northern Ireland, layers, T-shirt, woolly jumper, rain coat, umbrella lol.

@@nornirishrover weather is the same on Anglesey 🤣🤣

Truly a great wee hidden gem. If anyone fancies a stay over I can heartily recommend Margaret's cottage, great spot: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g1841485-d8446620-Reviews-Margaret_s_Cottage_B_B-Ardglass_County_Down_Northern_Ireland.html

Thank you for watching. Ah the old name of the city ploy lol. Well its very simple the city was built by the London Livery companies and on the original plans was named Londonderry. With the demographic change caused by the Troubles the majority British (Ulster Scots/English) vacated the city. The modern majority are now Irish. The Irish majority council changed its name to Derry council, hating all things British. In 2007 a court case ruled that the city could not be re-named and so by law it remains Londonderry much to the Irish displeasure. Sad to see that hatred, deep rooted in 77 years of atrocities cannot in modern times be overcome. Hope that helps somewhat. Glad you enjoyed it regardless of the name controversy.

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Glad you enjoyed it, a seemingly insignificant tiny village but absolutely swamped in history and does have beautiful canal walks & Hollie Berrie Tea Room, great coffee and cake :-) Thanks for watching.

Our sincerest condolences. Thank you for your kind comments and pleased it meant so much. Carrick castle is something special.

Oh yes, I would love a cup of 'panad' and cake 👍🫖. I travel over to NI next week until July, so will look you up once I'm there 😊

Tea & cake, how could one refuse lol. Thank you for the kind offer. Wishing you every success with the Air b& b

@@VioletR3062 I think I will be moving in July, but not sure yet. I can give you my email address, but not sure if this is allowed as not my channel.

@@nornirishrover a panad is a big thing for a lot of us Welsh people 🤣🤣, always a good excuse to eat lots of cake 🎂 🤣. Would you mind if I give Violet my email address , so she ( and you if you wish ) can contact me, please?

@@tazminmoore455 Not at all, but I would suggest a way, if possible, to share it privately rather than on this public comment section 👍 You can contact ourselves through privately norn.irish.rover@gmail.com

Thank you, yes it does take a bit of time collecting the historical stories, sometimes you have to dig deep to find them, hence with that and life commitments can only manage to post every two weeks on average. Annalong, fantastic place, a Viking settlement and on the to do list for a future video. A friends parent had a cottage there, rented it for £1 per year as they where friends with the local farmer. Had many teenage drunken stay overs there sitting at an open peat fire, on a rocking chair lol. Wishing you all the best with your new home.

Great news !! I hope you enjoy living in N. Ireland. 👏. I don't know Annalong, but maybe our Rover could do a video there for us ? 😊

@@nornirishrover I've been doing some research on the area. The vikings are of particular interest to me. Pleased the area is touristy as will be starting an air bandb. Hoping to find outlets for my art, too. It sells well on Anglesey and will likely appeal in in NI, too ( fingers crossed ). I'm not picturing you as a drunken teenager 🤣🤣🤣, but that's a funny story .

@VioletR3062 thank you 😊. Exciting times ahead and a bit scary too starting from scratch again to build new life. The area is absolutely stunning 😍, it's certainly worth a visit!

Oh good for you, best of luck 🍀. The Mourne mountains are fairly close to you, so that will be good for tourist business. Looking forward to the video on Annalong, hope he lingers the camera on your B&B 😊👍

Our pleasure!, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

Congratulations, wishing you every success and hope you find Northern Ireland to be everything you hoped for.

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you for sharing wonderful memories 😁

And what a town, always had a soft spot for Donaghadee

@@nornirishrover love your videos I hope you don't mind me sharing on TH-cam?

@@snazzyshazzy Certainly not, much appreciated 👍👍

Very friendly little town.... everyone speaks to you. 😊

We did indeed 👍. Look forward to hearing of your progress soon. These videos from our Rover will really help you learn quickly about places to visit and potentially even consider living! They are so good! Happy hunting ! 🏠

@@VioletR3062 I've got a few viewings booked up for next week!

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the kind comments.

Good luck with your house hunt. I had great fun finding my little holiday home by the sea 😊

Thank you! 😊 Wishing you good luck with the move and hope you find living in Northern Ireland suits you and grants a great quality of life.

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

Thank you for sharing childhood memories, they so help to tell the story.

Thank you so much 👍

Thanks for sharing the memory, cheers from Northern Ireland.