Just a #CoalTit taking a moment out of its busy day to check what the human’s doing.
In the #woodland at #WWTCastleEspie.

#nature #naturephotography #wildlife #bird #birds #passerine #wwt #CountyDown #NorthernIreland @wwtworldwide @RSPB

Belfast is one of the main attractions of Northern Ireland. There is so much to see that we created self-guided tours to see the highlights of Belfast in two days. #Belfast #NorthernIreland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Northern-Ireland/Day15/

One of several #mistlethrush on the reserve at #WWTCastleEspie today.

#nature #naturephotography #wildlife #bird #birds #thrush #spring #wwt #CountyDown #northernireland @wwtworldwide @RSPB

Belfast is a street art Mecca with many beautiful and artistic murals. But you need to know where to find them. Our Belfast self-guided tour shows you where they are. #Murals #Belfast #NorthernIreland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Northern-Ireland/Day15/#5i151

Part 8 of 'There's more to Irish stout than just Guinness' is Dark Mode by Out of Office, a beer you'll find solely at Ulster Sports Club in Belfast.

On draught only, it's 5.1% ABV, roasted malt and a delicious sultana sweetness coming through first with a little lacing of coffee and liquorice at the end. See the light, embrace Dark Mode. Enjoy!

A week to St. Patrick's Day and Part 7 of 'There's more to Irish stout than just Guinness' is the Oatmeal Stout from Modest Beer.

It's just like Nana used to drink, according to Chris the brewer - 4.3% ABV, faintly creamy, slightly dry and bitter with a wee hint of roasted pine nuts coming through. Nana certainly would have approved. Enjoy!
#stout #NorthernIreland #Ireland #beer #craftbeer #StPatricksDay

A beautifully clear day ends with a clear view of #Venus and #Mercury over #Belfast from my kitchen window.

#astronomy #astrophotography #planet #solarsystem #northernireland #ShotOnCanon @astrophotography

St Columb's Cathedral was built from 1628-1633 and is dedicated to Saint Columba (Colmcille; (521 �597AD)), the patron saint of Derry. It is a nice cathedral that justifies a visit. #Derry #NorthernIreland https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Northern-Ireland/Day13/#5i1314

Surprise visitor in my living room this morning - a tiny (4mm long) 2-Spot #ladybird.

#nature #naturephotography #wildlife #invertebrates #insect #beetle #belfast #northernireland #spring @insects-and-invertebrates-BBCWildlife

Some #spring #daffodils in front of the soon-to-be-demolished Kilbroney House, Cregagh.

Our feature 'There's more to Irish stout than just Guinness' continues with part 5 and the oldest stout of the series. Belfast Black by Whitewater Brewery has stood the test of time, having featured in the brewery's core range for over 25 years. 

This South Down beer is 4.2% ABV and has a subtle coffee edge with a wisp of smoke floating around. Enjoy!
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Large patch of #frogspawn from above and below the water in a #pond at #WWTCastleEspie

#nature #naturephotography #wildlife #amphibian #frog #commonfrog #spawn #eggs #freshwater #shotoniphone #wwt #CountyDown #NorthernIreland @wwtworldwide #pondlife

Part 4 of 'There's more to Irish stout than just Guinness.' Ahead of St. Patrick's day, we continue our focus on Northern Irish stout with Raven by @ormeaubrewingco.

This Belfast beer is 5.4% ABV and full of roasty chocolate malt. Like all good stouts, let it warm up slightly to fully appreciate its deliciously dark characteristics. You'll be Raven about it Enjoy!

I wrote a piece for @thetonearm about how sometimes singing about normalcy and simply wanting to enjoy life can be an act of rebellion. But it's also a piece about the punk scene in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and learning from my friends who grew up in and around Belfast at the time.

https://www.thetonearm.com/teenage-kicks-in-a-war-zone-the-discreet-radicalism-of-northern-irish-punk/

Part 3 of 'There's more to Irish stout than just Guinness.' I really need to think of a snappier title. Ahead of St. Patrick's day, we continue our focus on Northern Irish stout by staying in Derry to showcase Oatmeal Stout from @roughbrothers

If you're fortunate to see it on cask (usually at a festival), this 5.4% ABV stout is smooth and silky with warming chocolate and coffee notes. Otherwise track down bottles at your local, good indie off licence. Enjoy!