Episode 1/22

@ Belfast Port
Cheryl Squirl begins her tour of "Northern Ireland" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations!
Map of Northern Ireland
Welcome to Northern Ireland! The official flag of this country is the Union Flag, but St Patrick's Saltire (a red diagonal cross on a white field) represents Northern Ireland on the Union Flag. After arriving at the busy port of Belfast, home of the Titanic, the pets will have an extremely varied trip, viewing not only Neolithic sites and a wonder of the world dating back 50 million years, but they will also enjoy lots of bracing fresh air, viewing castles and coastlines! In the evenings, perhaps they will enjoy some legendary Northern Irish music with traditional meals in the local taverns.
Belfast Port
Welcome to Northern Ireland! Your journey begins in the capital city of Belfast. Northern Ireland separated from The Republic of Ireland in 1921 because its citizens wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom.

Episode 2/22

@ Belfast Shipping Hub
“What have you got in your tote bag, Widdershins?” asked Cheryl Squirl. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Cheryl Squirl,” responded Widdershins. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Belfast Shipping Hub
The port of Belfast is a busy shipping hub, handling a large majority of the sea trade of the entire island of Ireland. Hundreds of shipping containers line the dock ready to be transported.

Episode 3/22

@ Harland & Wolff Shipyard
Maybelle studied the map. “We've got a very varied route here, haven't we, Cheryl Squirl?” she said.
“We certainly do, Maybelle! Stand by with the gloves and scarves, and perhaps the wellington boots and a waterproof hat for the other side!"
Harland & Wolff Shipyard
The Harland & Wolff Shipyard in Belfast is most famous for building ocean liners for the White Star Line in the early 1900s, including the ill-fated Titanic. A nearby visitor attraction named Titanic Belfast provides a place to reflect on one of the most tragic ocean liner stories in history.
While the shipyard has not been involved in shipbuilding in recent years, it has instead focused on ship repair and offshore construction. The yellow gantry cranes nicknamed Samson and Goliath, have become city landmarks.

Episode 4/22

@ Belfast City Centre
"Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Cheryl Squirl," said Flip Flop Flap, "for this experience alone?"
Cheryl Squirl, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
Belfast City Centre
Northern Ireland: Belfast City Centre. On the left (building with the clock and vertical pillars) is the former Sinclair’s department store at the corner of Royal Avenue and (lower) North Street, completed in 1926 to a design by James Scott, architect and civil engineer. The present Art Deco facade was added in 1935. On the right-hand side is the Castle Court Shopping Centre (the buildings with the white vertical lights).

Episode 5/22

@ Castlewellan Forest Park
“Shall we stop and have our lunch here, Cheryl Squirl?” asked Blástjarna .
“Yes, it seems a good spot, Blástjarna! Let's perch on those tree stumps there!"
Castlewellan Forest Park
Castlewellan Forest Park contains three distinct attractions and a lake. They are: the 18th-century National Arboretum, which contains over 700 varieties of taxa; Castlewellan Castle, built in 1858; and Peace Maze, which contains a hedge maze made of 6000 yew trees, the second-longest hedge maze in the world. and a lake. Castlewellan is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Episode 6/22

@ Newcastle, County Down
Cheryl Squirl and PufFy shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo.
“Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Cheryl Squirl. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said PufFy. “This is my best side.”
Newcastle, County Down
Residents of Newcastle like to refer to their little town as the activity resort of Northern Ireland. One of Newcastle's prominent features in the Mourne Mountains is Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals for walking and hiking. Newcastle is also famous for Mourne Granite, which has been used to make paving stones in many cities around the world. Mourne granite was used to make the base of the 9/11 memorial in New York.

Episode 7/22

@ Mourne Wall
“Some of these places are so quaint!” Midnight said.
“Yes," said Cheryl Squirl, "and then the next stop has something really awe-inspiring!"
Mourne Wall
Northern Ireland: Mourne Wall, Mourne Mountains, Co Down. Dry-stone wall extending for 22 miles across 15 mountains & enclosing a reservoir catchment area.

Episode 8/22

@ Ballykeel Dolmen
"I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Tickety-Boo.
"Me too!" said Cheryl Squirl. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?"
Ballykeel Dolmen
Northern Ireland: Ballykeel Dolmen, Newry. Ballykeel Rd, Mullaghbawn, Newry BT35 9UA. Neolithic site. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballykeel_Dolmen46

Episode 9/22

@ Narrow Water Castle Ruins
“A picture of this would look lovely printed on birthday cards, wouldn't it, Cheryl Squirl?” Bubbles said.
“It certainly would, Bubbles!" said Cheryl Squirl.
Narrow Water Castle Ruins
Northern Ireland: Castle ruin in Newry. Newry is a city in Northern Ireland, divided by the Clanrye River in counties Armagh and Down, 34 miles from Belfast and 67 miles from Dublin. It had a population of 26,967 in 2011.

Episode 10/22

@ Ballymacdermot Court Tomb
“What have you got in your tote bag, Rowan?” asked Cheryl Squirl. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Cheryl Squirl,” responded Rowan. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Ballymacdermot Court Tomb
Northern Ireland: Ballymacdermot Court Tomb, Newry. Bernish Rd, Newry BT35 8QA. Neolithic era tombs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballymacdermott_Cour...56

Episode 11/22

@ Loughbrickland, County Down
"I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Hannibal.
"Me too!" said Cheryl Squirl. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?"
Loughbrickland, County Down
Northern Ireland: Loughbrickland is a small village in County Down. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loughbrickland44

Episode 12/22

@ Lough Beg
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Chamaeleon, after she and Cheryl Squirl had spent some time exploring another long grassy path to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end? The thought of that generally keeps me going."
Lough Beg
Northern Ireland: Lough Beg (from Irish Loch Beag 'little lake') is a small freshwater lake north of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. The lake is located on the border between County Londonderry and County Antrim

Episode 13/22

@ Ballymena, County Antrim
Cheryl Squirl opened her rucksack to change her hat. Aaron could see Cheryl Squirl had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap!
“Did you bring a fez too?” Aaron asked Cheryl Squirl.
Ballymena, County Antrim
Northern Ireland: Ballymena, Co Antrim Ballymena is a town in County Antrim, and the eighth largest in Northern Ireland.

Episode 14/22

@ Ballygally, County Down
Tigs looked up from their map and surveyed the current stop. “Would you fancy living here, Cheryl Squirl?”
"Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Cheryl Squirl. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!"
Ballygally, County Down
Northern Ireland: Ballygally or Ballygalley is a village and holiday resort in County Antrim, Northern Ireland which lies on the Antrim coast, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Larne. It is also a townland of 769 acres (311 hectares) and is situated in the civil parish of Carncastle and the historic barony of Glenarm Upper. It had a population of 821 in the 2011 Census. It is located within the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballygally40

Episode 15/22

@ Ballygally, Northern Ireland
“Shall we stop and have our lunch here, Cheryl Squirl?” asked BUCKEY .
“Yes, it seems a good spot, BUCKEY! Let's perch on those tree stumps there!"
Ballygally, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballygally

Episode 16/22

@ Ballygalley, County Antrim
“A picture of this would look lovely printed on birthday cards, wouldn't it, Cheryl Squirl?” nellie said.
“It certainly would, nellie!" said Cheryl Squirl.
Ballygalley, County Antrim
Northern Ireland: Ballygalley, Co Antrim

Episode 17/22

@ Dunluce Castle
“Shall we stop and have our lunch here, Cheryl Squirl?” asked jingle .
“Yes, it seems a good spot, jingle! Let's perch on those tree stumps there!"
Dunluce Castle
Northern Ireland: Dunluce Castle, Dunseverick, Causeway Road, Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. Close to the Giants Causeway. Tours of one-time MacDonnell Clan HQ with a courtyard and fortifications on rocky outcrops.

Episode 18/22

@ Giant's Causeway
“Some of these places are so quaint!” Frosty said.
“Yes," said Cheryl Squirl, "and then the next stop has something really awe-inspiring!"
Giant's Causeway
[Northern Ireland: Giant's Causeway, Bushmills BT57 8SU. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant%27s_Causeway]49

Episode 19/22

@ Causeway Peninsula
"This is an extremely varied tour, Cheryl Squirl!" remarked Itchy. "We're going from really grand edifices to small and cosy attractions!"
Causeway Peninsula
This coastal landscape in Northern Ireland looks towards the Atlantic Ocean with the gate lodge ruins on small peninsula at Dunseverick, close to Giants Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Episode 20/22

@ Benone Beach
Eros studied the map. “We've got a very varied route here, haven't we, Cheryl Squirl?” he said.
“We certainly do, Eros! Stand by with the gloves and scarves, and perhaps the wellington boots and a waterproof hat for the other side!"
Benone Beach
Northern Ireland: Benone Beach (or "Strand"), Limavady, County Londonderry. Benone Strand, multiple recipient of the European Blue Flag Award, most recently in 2020, is a must-see when visiting the area. With seven miles of golden sand and a magnificent back drop of mountain and cliff scenery and stunning views across to Donegal, this is an attractive sightseeing environment along with the usual seaside activities including watersports, walking, picnic spots and fishing. The clean, firm, golden sands of Benone Strand are without rocks, shingle or seaweed and are preceded by the glorious natural formations of Benone's sand dunes. Benone is a haven for nature lovers as the entire area is a paradise for the study of botany, entomology and shells. During 2017 Benone Strand was announced as Northern Ireland's first fully inclusive beach, thanks to work carried out.

Episode 21/22

@ Goldfinch
"It says here that Killyleagh Castle in Co Down is the oldest continually occupied castle in Ireland, inhabited since the 13th century and now a private home!" announced Cheryl Squirl.
Grace digested this information. "It must be handy to pull up the drawbridge when you just want a cosy night in. I bet it has a bunch of chilly draughts rattling round the place, though!"

Goldfinch
[Northern Ireland: Goldfinch. Goldfinches can be seen anywhere there are scattered bushes and trees, rough ground with thistles and other seeding plants. Likes orchards, parks, gardens, heathland and commons. Goldfinches can be seen all year round. Some leave the UK to winter in France, Spain and Belgium.]

Episode 22/22

@ Newtownstewart, County Tyrone
As Cheryl Squirl's tour of "Northern Ireland" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day.
Break of Dawn Beech Tree
Reflecting the colours of the rising sun, this beech tree has become a tourist attraction for travelling pets far and wide.
Newtownstewart, County Tyrone
Northern Ireland: Newtownstewart, County Tyrone.
Cheryl Squirl has completed their tour of "Northern Ireland"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of "The British Isles"!