Crumlin Road Gaol (prison)

Today we went to the Crumlin Road Gaol, this was a prison in Belfast made in 1845 and closed it's doors as prison in 1996. During the time when the prison was open there where 17 man that where hanged. The first execution was in 1854, the name of this person is Robert Henry O'Niel he was 18 years old.
The last man hanged at the prison was Robert MacGladdery  he was 25 years old and convicted of murdering an 19 year old girl named Pearl Gamble. The Crumlin Road Gaol is one of the most haunted buildings in Belfast and a number one scare attraction, there have been paranormal activities reported. 
There was an underground tunnel from the prison leading to the court for prisoners, in this tunnel there have been reports of seeing a black shadow across the tunnel, hearing keys fall and a woman whispering. 

                                         The Main reception where the convicted become prisoners of the Crumlin Road                                                  Gaol. 

The paranormal tunnel leading to court.

One of the officers that worked at the Gaol.

Prison art work class.

Prison in the Gaol at 1940's

Prison in the Gaol in the 1970's

Prison from outside

The court

Execution list of the Gaol.

Giant's Causeway

Yesterday I went to see The Giant's Causeway.
I have seen the beauty of what the ancient lava eruption left behind and this was just mind blowing!!.
I was happy to be there and see the known stones of the Giant's Causeway and the powerful natural beauty, its not a wonder why this place is National nature reserve and the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United kingdom.

There is a legend going on at the Giant's Causeway about Finn MacCool in the story they say that Finn MacCool had made the Causeway. He made the Causeway because he has been challenged by the Scottish Giant himself.
Here is a Link of the full story and a video:
 http://www.northantrim.com/finnmaccool.htm

Giants Causeway Visitors Centre - The Myth of Finn McCool from The Pond Studio on Vimeo.

On the road to the The Giant's Causeway we had to stop to see a beautiful bridge.
I was so happy that we could stop and admire the beautiful bridge and of course take pictures.

The Giant's Causeway!!!!

On our way back home we stopped to see the Dunluce Castle. 

Again we stopped instead of going home =p.

We stopped at the White rocks beach and it was cold =(.

We took our shoes off and walked on the beach. its a pity that it was cold that day.

Antrim coast road

Today we have visited the Antrim coast road with our car. It was a very pleasant journey with beautiful scenes. We have seen the Carrickfergus castle, Carrickfergus harbour and Loughshore park.

What makes the Antrim coast road so special is that the fact that your surrounded by the scenic views of the coastline. 

We had to stop at the Carrickfergus castle. It was very exiting to see a castle that was build in 1177 by John de Courcy. At the castle we found an harbour of the 12th century. It was very nice to see the sea surrounding the harbour and the castle.

                                          Beautiful view from car

                                                 Me

                                                 Fuel for the day =p

Carrickfergus Castle

                                           The Harbour

                                               Loughshore park

                                                Need more fuel

Londonderry

Today I have seen the spectacular walled city, Londonderry also known as Derry.

Derry is the one of the complete walled city's left in Europe, the wall is build in the period 1613-1619.

The Walled city has 4 original gates: Bishop’s Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Butcher Gate and Shipquay Gate.

The Derry city is also known as the second largest city of Northern Ireland and the fourth largest city on the island of Ireland.

I really enjoyed to walk on the walls of the city and to walk on the peace bridge.

I realllllllyyyyyy recommend to go see Londonderry if you love history and old buildings like me =p.