2007-09-05 02:02:19 · 21 answers · asked by kopbabexx 2 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
This is a great question. Northern Ireland has lost out to the Republic in so many ways because of the troubles.
Tourists stopped going (even those from the Republic were frightened away by what they saw on TV). Investment from foreign companies ceased altogether and only by pure chance did Northern Ireland not go into financial meltdown while at the same time having to watch their neighbours to the south become one of the richest countries in the world during the 1990s.
Northern Ireland, especially County Antrim has so much to offer the tourist. I would recommend the north to anyone, bitterness and division still exist no doubt up there but time will heal wounds imo.
2007-09-05 04:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by Rossie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The potential for tourism in the North is unbelievable now things have calmed down a little,the great shame is that things have been improving over a number of years and was rarely reported in the mainland press.
With the heritage of many people throughout the world lying in Ireland both South and North the future looks great.
2007-09-05 02:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by geoff t 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would!
I stayed in southwestern Ireland in 2005. It was so beautiful, but still a bit touristy for me. My beau and I prefer isolation and enmeshing in the real culture. We've been thinking of a vacation to Isle of Skye, but we're also considering Northern Ireland, really far up there, like Atrium or Donegal. I can't wait. Politics are always there, but as long as you respect the people in the place you're visiting, I think it's fine to visit. Sure, I'll stay away from Iraq and Darfur for a while, but I think northern Ireland would be just as safe as New York City.
2007-09-05 02:09:24 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes we are getting a lot of American tourists on the cruise ships now coming to Belfast and its great to see as we have so much to offer and so many people run our wee country down its not fair we have the most pleasant and amiable people in the world right here in Northern Ireland.
2007-09-06 06:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by roger k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in northern Ireland , 15 mins from the causway coast ,and i love it here. the only thing would change is the weather. lol
As i am 16 i didnt really know wat the troubles were like, but i can tell you who are looking to visit the younger generation now have forgottin why people were even fightin for and we all just get on with our lives
2007-09-05 05:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Robyn E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, why not? Despite the tense circumstances, the people of Northern Ireland are very friendly, and the countryside is just stunning.
2007-09-05 03:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! i love Northern Ireland, my parents took my on a driving holiday there about 12 years ago and i've wanted to go back ever since, its one of the mosty beautiful contries i've ever seen... i especialy loved the giants causeway.
2007-09-05 02:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by Stitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Northern Ireland is great...I have been to Belfast a few times .. my favourite place is Port Stewart a lovely wee seaside town...the troubles didnt bother me.... and the people were very freindly - Catholics & Protestants..
2007-09-05 02:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I oive in Derry which is just on the border to the republic. Tourism is more and more popular here every year.
Donegal is a stones throw away, and is simply gorgeous and tranquil. I remember the end of the troubles, but everything is a lot calmer now
2007-09-05 07:29:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would love to go to Ireland someday and tour the whole country. I am not in a position financially to do that know though.
2007-09-05 02:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by Cindi B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋