Scenes of Northern Ireland

Stars add  X Factor  to  Belfast lights switch-on   DUNLUCE CASTLE                 Antrim Coast road N. Ireland

Elephants on walkabout in Ballycastle N.Ireland                                  WISH YOU WHERE HERE

Giants Causeway and Ballintoy Harbour N.I.

Crawfordsburn Inn N.I.

               Belfast Castle N.I.

By the Northern Ireland Artist: Gary Devon    

      CastleWellan Co. Down

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We have a number of facilities available at Farset International.   38 Twin Bedrooms all ensuite   All bedrooms have a TV and tea-making facilities   Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and evening mail (on request)   Conference and Meeting Rooms available   Disabled access to all floors   Small self-catering kitchen   Laundry Facilities    Farset International Welcome to Farset International, a new facility opened in January 2003 offering high quality budget accommodation, along with fully equipped conference and banqueting facilities. Farset International is community based and aims to contribute to the local social development and economic regeneration, attracting people from various backgrounds. Farset International is situated on the side of a small landscaped wildfowl reserve and offers extensive panoramic views of the impressive Belfast skyline, which provides an ideal setting for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Belfast’s busy city centre. Farset International is located 10 minutes by bus or 20 minutes walk from the city centre (less than two miles), on the Springfield Road and is easily accessible from all major road networks. We are also serviced by public transport (Citybus Routes 80 and 81) with stops at the entrance. Farset International provides high quality accommodation at low cost so if you’re looking for luxury and value, Farset International is the only destination for you. We offer 38 twin bedrooms, all of which are en suite. All bedrooms have television and tea-making facilities and we also have self-catering and laundry facilities, along with lounges where you can relax and make yourself feel at home.   Conference & Banqueting We have three fully equipped spacious, bright conference suites, with extensive views of Belfast City, are available for booking on a half day or whole day basis. Some of the rooms have quiet lounges ideal for break-away sessions.

Belfast City Hall news Belfast City council to close for refurbishment

 

 

Designed by Alfred Brumwell Thomas, the home of Belfast City Council, built in Portland stone, Belfast City Hall was completed in 1906. A magnificent Edwardian "wedding cake" built to reflect Belfast City's status, granted by Queen Victoria in 1888. The dome is 53m (173 feet) high. Figures above the door are "Hibernia encouraging and promoting the Commerce and Arts of the City".

The City Hall's connections with the Titanic are many. In fact the Lord Mayor when City Hall was opened, Sir Daniel Dixon, credited William Pirrie, the man who created Titanic, as having ‘the big ideas’ for City Hall. Pirrie, Lord Mayor in 1896/7, is said to have referred to it as ‘the stone Titanic’. In its grounds, the Titanic Memorial, sculpted by Thomas Brock, pays tribute to 22 men who lost their lives on the ship. Another statue by Brock depicts Sir Edward Harland, ship’s plan in hand, who was Lord Mayor in 1885/6. Thanks to Pirrie’s influence, the Lord Mayor’s Suite is also known as ‘the Titanic Rooms’ as craftsmen who worked on them went on to work on the famous liner. Portraits of Lord and Lady Pirrie hang in the Reception Room. On May 31st, 2006, on the 150th anniversary of his birth (and the 95th anniversary of Titanic’s launch), a special plinth was erected to William Pirrie in the grounds of City Hall. Described as ‘the greatest shipbuilder the world has ever known’,

Public and private tours are available. Leaflets about the building and gardens are available at the City Hall.
Loop System in main rooms. Trained staff in sign language (BSL).

*Due to renovation work in Belfast City Hall, there will be no public tours until 2009. The grounds remain open.

 

Northern Ireland Parliament  buildings known as Stormont

Laganside Belfast