Portrush in general

Friends , Romans Countrymen , lend me your FEET !!! and COME to Portrush !! i am 34 years of age , and when i look back , my fondest childhood memories are of summers spent in Portrush. Give a child a bucket and spade and lots of sand and they are happy. Amusements too are a kid`s delight , and are a-plenty here. An ice cream cafe famous all over Ireland (don`t know if i caan name it) and owned by an Italian family is a MUST. Yes there is plenty to keep your kids happy here . But what of us older "fogies" (hehe)..?? Well...the Giant`s Causeway...filled with mystery and folklore....is a MUST. Many times i have sat at the top of the cliffs (no, i wasn`t feeling ...  Read the complete review

Portrush is one of three towns neighbouring on the University of Ulster on the north Antrim coast. Being a student there I have lived in Portrush for some two years and having previously been a tourist there I feel I’ve gained both perspectives to offer an opinion on this quaint little town. You could say that for people in Northern Ireland a summer wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Portrush. The season starts at Easter where hoards of people descend from trains, buses and cars on Easter Monday. The town also plays host to the North West 200 International Motorcycle Races, which attract thousands from around the world. If you’re ...  Read the complete review

Portrush may have been one of Northern Irelands premier resorts in the Victorian era but to day it lags behind with its bedsit land look Guest houses, rundown Pubs and a yob culture to rival anything Europe could produce. Very quite during the week, perhaps over quite, the weekend brings the yobs from far and near. The greenhouse weather that the rest of the world is experiencing does'nt seem to have arrived in Portrush, Wind,wind, cold, often rainy and this is June. Easter and the July fortnight are the highlight if you want to see all the above in its' Summer splender. The one good point about Portrush is that when it's Busy , the rest of the ...  Read the complete review

Portrush is one of Northern Irelands best loved seaside holiday resorts. Located on the north coast, just beside the Giants Causeway. Portrsuh looks out into the Altantic Ocean /North Sea direction. As with most seaside resort there a few things you know you will find in Portrush - namely amusements (a lots of them ) , sand beaches, nightclubs, lots of touirst shops and lots of families and children every where. The biggest and best amusement place is BARRY'S - located in the centre of the town - you will have no trouble filling in time no a wet day - rides include THE GHOST TRAIN, BUMPING CARS ( CHILDRENS AND ADULTS) THE BIG DIPPER ( ...  Read the complete review