Acheson Trip to N. Ireland 2023

Acheson Trip to N. Ireland 2023

Group touring travel of 17 Acheson descendants from Canada, USA and England. Visiting the old homestead and other attractions.

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DAY 1 - To N. Ireland and Belfast by coach bus
DAY 1 - To N. Ireland and Belfast by coach bus
 
 
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Newgrange tomb exterior
Newgrange tomb exterior
The Megalithic Passage Tomb at Newgrange was built about 3,200 BC. The kidney shaped mound covers an area of over one acre and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 19 metre long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. It is estimated that the construction of the Passage Tomb at Newgrange would have taken a work force of 300 at least 20 years. 
 
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Newgrange tomb tour.
Newgrange tomb tour.
 
 
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The Trim Gate
The Trim Gate
Trim Gate was built around 1180. It faces northwest, with its half-round gate-arch set high above the moat. A forward tower or pier would have received a bridge over the moat. The gatehouse was rebuilt early in the 13th century. 
 
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The Trim Castle
The Trim Castle
The castle was started by Hugh de Lacy in 1173. It was completed in the 13th century. The curtain wall encloses an area of over 1.5 hectares (about the size of one and a half rugby fields). 
 
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DAY 2 - Belfast and Titanic Experience
DAY 2 - Belfast and Titanic Experience
 
 
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Day 2 - Titanic Experience
Day 2 - Titanic Experience
The Titanic Belfast museum is the world’s largest Titanic attraction and museum. It tells the stories of the Titanic, which hit an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912. 
 
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DAY 3 - Giants Causeway and Carrick Bridge
DAY 3 - Giants Causeway and Carrick Bridge
 
 
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DAY 4 - Dunluce Castle and Londonderry
DAY 4 - Dunluce Castle and Londonderry
 
 
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Dunluce Castle sign
Dunluce Castle sign
 
 
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Maureen and Vic at Dunluce Castle
Maureen and Vic at Dunluce Castle
 
 
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DAY 5 - Donegal
DAY 5 - Donegal
 
 
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DAY 6 - Donegal Castle
DAY 6 - Donegal Castle
 
 
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Donegal Castle fireplace
Donegal Castle fireplace
The first floor has a large carved fireplace with the Brooke and Leicesters coats of arms displayed on the wall. 
 
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DAY 7 - Acheson homestead
DAY 7 - Acheson homestead
 
 
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DAY 8 - Ulster American Folk Park
DAY 8 - Ulster American Folk Park
 
 


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