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Weekend
Where mountains of Mourne sweep down ...
Let’s hope you’ve been building up those calf muscles — this cycle trip takes
in some gradients, but rewards you with spectacular views of one of Northern
Ireland’s most iconic landscapes.
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Inside Weekend
Joris Minne: Corr's Corner
Monday, 8 March 2010
How I was very pleasantly surprised by my lunchtime experience at this
friendly hotel.
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Enjoy a golden moment on this quiet valley route
Monday, 1 March 2010
This scenic cycle route winds through the ancient valleys and heights of the
Sperrins in Co Tyrone, taking in some of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular
vistas.
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Joris Minne: Hakka Noddles
Monday, 1 March 2010
Why the new Hakka restaurant is a smart bet if you’re searching for clever
Chinese food.
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Journey through history by side of Newry canal
Monday, 22 February 2010
Pack up the bike, the kids and the dog — the Newry Canal Towpath is one of the
longest traffic-free walking and cycling routes in Northern Ireland.
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Joris Minne: Macau
Monday, 22 February 2010
How the rumour mill got it all wrong when the gossip spread that standards had
slipped at one of Belfast’s finest Oriental restaurants
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Wing your way around the stunning Eagle’s Glen
Monday, 15 February 2010
This breathtakingly scenic route takes you through the ancient landscape of
the picturesque Glenullin Valley.
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Joris Minne: Nick’s Warehouse
Monday, 15 February 2010
The chef who started Belfast’s restaurant revival still has a wonderful way
with food
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Turning miles into smiles on this Armagh odyssey
Monday, 8 February 2010
If you fancy cranking up the miles for a longer bike ride, the 35-mile
Craigavon Cycle Trail could be the one for you.
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Joris Minne: Nando's
Monday, 8 February 2010
It may be an international chain, but Nando’s is spicing up the food
scene in Northern Ireland
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Savour this green oasis in the heart of Belfast
Monday, 1 February 2010
It’s one of Belfast’s best known green lungs, tracing a seven-mile trail from
the inner city, past Stormont and into the beautiful rolling Co Down
countryside.
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Joris Minne: Mourne Seafood Bar
Monday, 1 February 2010
The Mourne Seafood Bar in Dundrum would make the perfect spot for Sunday lunch
— if the food actually matched what’s on the menu
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Antrim cycle is shore to get you back to nature
Monday, 25 January 2010
It’s hard to beat Lough Neagh as a backdrop for cycling and nearby Antrim
offers a host of traffic-free paths, including sections of the National
Cycle Network.
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Joris Minne: The Spice Club
Monday, 25 January 2010
Word of mouth steered us in the direction of this Indian — and we weren’t
disappointed
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Coast along between town and countryside
Monday, 18 January 2010
This circular route along the rolling shore of Strangford Lough is not far
from Belfast but feels like another world entirely.
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Joris Minne: Cafe Conor
Monday, 18 January 2010
When it comes to an Ulster breakfast, Cafe Conor offers the best bang for your
buck.
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A bracing ride that really does start off Downhill ...
Monday, 11 January 2010
Not only does the North Coast do great beaches, it also offers some of the
most breathtaking views in Northern Ireland.
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Joris Minne: Mourne Cafe
Monday, 11 January 2010
Braving the seaside windchill of Newcastle in winter is rewarded with a
warming meal at the Mourne Cafe
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Windswept start to 2010 with this cycle by the sea
Monday, 4 January 2010
Ply the shores of the Irish Sea by bike for an exhilarating race along one of
our most windswept coasts.
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Joris Minne: The Parson’s Nose
Monday, 4 January 2010
When God created Hillsborough he had winter in mind. Not just any winter but a
Charles Dickensy kind of vibe — all Georgian windows, hunting scenes,
snowscapes and bare beech trees.
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The 20 best women's underwear
Monday, 14 December 2009
Thinking of buying that special someone in your life lingerie this Christmas
or wanting to treat yourself? Get a little help with our guide to the Top 20
women's underwear and lingerie.
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All Our Yesterdays: Star Gazing in Armagh
All Our Yesterdays: Star Gazing in Armagh They have been staring into space in Armagh for over two centuries. The city's observatory, founded in 1790, is the second oldest in the British Isles and remains an important centre for astronomical observation today. A new departure in 1966 was the plan to build a planetarium in the grounds of the observatory, where visitors could watch 360 degree displays of the night sky and through audio-visual presentations understand more about the universe we live in. It was the first non-commercial public venture of its kind in the British Isles and by July of that year the £70,000 building was starting to take on its distinctive circular shape. Much of the work was personally supervised by the planetarium's first director, TV astronomer Patrick Moore. It took two years before the planetarium was finally ready for its first public showings. The official opening was carried out on May 1, 1968 by the then Northern Ireland Prime Minister,Terence O'Neill. I have selected some photographs from our archive, from the build to the people who have worked there. By Paul Carson
