A
vacation at the Northern Ireland’s capital city, Belfast, will certainly give
you a good taste of the Irish culture that offers a unique experience. It is
the place to be when you want to have a firsthand experience of the delighting
and intriguing Irish culture. If you are looking for an Irish vacation, the
Gaeltacht Quarter in Belfast City is the ultimate destination.
The
Gaeltacht Quarter
Among
the major cultural quarters in Belfast, the Gaeltacht quarter is located in
West Belfast and is the center for Irish language and culture in the city. It
is the place where you can find people speaking the Irish language while
drinking a pint or two of Guinness at an Irish pub.
· An Chultúrlann (Irish Language Cultural Centre)
Various
Irish cultural shows and events are also held regularly in the theatres and
galleries, particularly at the Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich. It is located at the
heart of Gaeltacht Quarter and is the center of Belfast Irish Experience with a
book shop,gift shop, theatre, tourist information point, literary plays and
more.
· Fáilte Feirste Thiar
Fáilte
Feirste Thiar means Welcome West Belfast and as implied by the name, is a
tourist information and welcome center in Falls. You can find maps, tours
offers, and general information about the Gaeltacht Quarter.
· Political Murals
A trip
to Belfast is incomplete without a tour along the Falls and Shankill roads where
the famous political murals can be seen. The murals are painted on the walls of
house and buildings along the Nationalist Falls and Unionist Shankill roads.
These murals depict the political events of the Troubles ad well as other
significant political events in the history of Belfast and Northern Ireland.
· Gaelic Football and Hurling
The
Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) holds the Gaelic Football and Hurling sports
events at the Casement Park. It provides a unique Irish sports experience for
the sports-oriented visitor.
Crown
Liquor Saloon
A
vacation in Belfast should include a trip to its famous pub, the Crown Liquor
Saloon or the Crown Bar. It is the most beautiful pub in Northern Ireland with
ornate Victorian interior, gas-lit lamps, lovely stained glass, and
wood-paneled doors. The booths are also a great feature that you would want to
try even if you don’t drink- a unique Irish pub to complete your Irish
vacation.
Book
a stay at the La MonHotel and enjoy an exciting vacation!
