Episode 1/22

@ Belfast Port
Drogon begins his 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
“A picture of this would look lovely printed on birthday cards, wouldn't it, Drogon?” Snowflake said.
“It certainly would, Snowflake!" said Drogon.
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
“Shall we stop and have our lunch here, Drogon?” asked Darkling .
“Yes, it seems a good spot, Darkling! Let's perch on those tree stumps there!"
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
“What have you got in your tote bag, Priya?” asked Drogon. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Drogon,” responded Priya. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!”
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
“Oh hello, Drogon!” cried Rufus. “Didn’t we bump into each other at the fairground back in September? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is, Rufus!" responded Drogon.
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
“Some of these places are so quaint!” pinkguick said.
“Yes," said Drogon, "and then the next stop has something really awe-inspiring!"
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
“Oh hello, Drogon!” cried Sassy. “Didn’t we bump into each other at the fairground back in September? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is, Sassy!" responded Drogon.
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
“Shall we stop and have our lunch here, Drogon?” asked Esmeralda .
“Yes, it seems a good spot, Esmeralda! Let's perch on those tree stumps there!"
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
“What have you got in your tote bag, chendler?” asked Drogon. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Drogon,” responded chendler. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!”
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
“A picture of this would look lovely printed on birthday cards, wouldn't it, Drogon?” Buzzz said.
“It certainly would, Buzzz!" said Drogon.
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 think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Poypoy, after he and Drogon 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."
Loughbrickland, County Down
Northern Ireland: Loughbrickland is a small village in County Down. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loughbrickland44

Episode 12/22

@ Lough Beg
Choose a name ♡ Molly looked up from their map and surveyed the current stop. “Would you fancy living here, Drogon?”
"Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Drogon. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!"
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
“Wow! How many centuries old is this, Drogon?” remarked Finley.
"I think this is one of the newer places. Let me just look it up on our guide," said Drogon.
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
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Drogon?” suggested Bluey~*, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Drogon agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
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, Drogon?” asked Rianna .
“Yes, it seems a good spot, Rianna! 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
“Some of these places are so quaint!” Mr. Dylan said.
“Yes," said Drogon, "and then the next stop has something really awe-inspiring!"
Ballygalley, County Antrim
Northern Ireland: Ballygalley, Co Antrim

Episode 17/22

@ Dunluce Castle
“What have you got in your tote bag, Choose a name?” asked Drogon. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Drogon,” responded Choose a name. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!”
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
"Almost half of the population of Northern Ireland is under 30 years old, so the nightlife is flourishing and lively," read out Drogon from the itinerary.
"Hey, we'll have to take in a nightclub, then!" replied Chamaeleon.
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
cotton candy studied the map. “We've got a very varied route here, haven't we, Drogon?” she said.
“We certainly do, cotton candy! Stand by with the gloves and scarves, and perhaps the wellington boots and a waterproof hat for the other side!"
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
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Garth, after he and Drogon 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."
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
"You know this game we're going to see tonight, Choose a name?" asked Drogon. "What exactly is 'hurling'? What do they hurl?"
"I asked the night porter, Drogon. It's named after the hurley, which is a wooden bat two to three feet long, used to hit the ball, or 'hurl', towards the opposing team's goal."
"Sounds exciting, Choose a name!"
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 Drogon's tour of "Northern Ireland" comes to an end, he 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.
Drogon has completed their tour of "Northern Ireland"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of "The British Isles"!