Bushmills, Ireland
The quaint village of Bushmills is a great base for families touring Northern Ireland’s County Antrim. Spend a 1/2 day at Giant’s Causeway, explore the Dunluce Castle, considered Ireland’s most romantic, and cross the swinging Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge near Ballintoy. Leave the car behind: bike, walk or take a steam train ride. And should the kids need a break from the adventure and the great outdoors, take a leisurely stroll through the streets of Bushmills and take in the local architecture. Don't forget to pause along the River Bush and watch the silver bodied salmon as they make their way upriver to spawn.


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History & Culture
Family travel to Bushmills provides an opportunity to introduce the kids to this corner of County Antrim as well as the history and culture Northern Ireland. Find out why the town's history is tied to the harnessing of waterpower yet its culture is founded in Irish folklore as well as Celtic mysticism. Discover key events that shaped Northern Ireland's history. Find out what role the unionists played in obtaining home rule as well as their role in later events. Learn about the area's religious conflicts. Discover the area's cultural roots and find out what drives modern culture in Northern Ireland and makes the area one of Europe's best-kept secrets. And if your interest in genealogy, trace your roots.
History of Bushmills
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Maps are a great way to get the kids involved in family vacation planning. They too can map destinations, hotels and attractions. The Ordnance Survey Get a Map service (enter Bushmills or grid reference C952452) will help kids find their way. Maps of County Antrim are useful tools for plotting your route along this stretch of rugged Irish coast. Use interactive online maps of Ireland to locate a city, street or attraction and plan your itinerary before you depart. Maps of Northern Ireland will help you put your trip in perspective.
Map of County Antrim
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Ireland is home to numerous authors of note. James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker are but a few. Get a complete list of Irish authors and embark on an adventure through books before you depart on a family trip to Ireland. Recommended reading lists for travel to Ireland will help you get started whether your interest is guidebooks, history or Irish literature. Discover children's books about Ireland and find age-appropriate Irish myths and legends for kids whether you are departing on a trip or looking for St. Patrick's Day reading.
Music & Sound
Music is a great way to introduce children to Irish culture. Get the lyrics to traditional Irish songs and download or listen to Irish folk music online. Discover the author of your favorite Irish ballads and folk songs written throughout the centuries. Find Irish songs for kids and children's nursery rhymes.
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Local newspapers provide insight to a family travel destination. Brush up on Irish current events from politics to economics and from sports to entertainment. Read Irish newspapers online and in addition to getting Irish news from around the country discover what the locals are reading.
Kids' stuff
There is more to Ireland than the potato famine. And online resources make learning about Ireland fun. Discover Irish folklore from fairies to leprechauns and merrows (mermaids). Get trivia and fun facts about Ireland and test your knowledge of Ireland's geography, history and song. Do fun activities and learn about the country, people and the land. Color the map and flag of Ireland as well as prominent figures in Irish folklore.
Irish Folklore
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Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as a means to get involved. Learn more about a few of the organizations working to protect the Ireland's landmarks as well as the local environment.
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