8 Worst Towns to Live in Northern Ireland
Let us put it in the right context before we take it so far. The expression “worst towns” here is going to be subjective and relative. This is because Northern Ireland is a generally good place to live. Regardless of how good a region is, however, some parts of it will be better than others. On the other hand, those parts of the region that are not regarded as the best are in that context not so good. And if all of the parts of a region are just good, the “least good” among them is invariably the worst. It is in that sense that we now want to show you the 8 worst towns to live in Northern Ireland.
8. Ballymena
Let’s begin with Ballymena, a large town in County Antrim. The town with a population of more than 29,000 is the 8th-largest town in the region by population. But it’s also one of the worst towns to live in Northern Ireland. Gone are those days when the town was prosperous and when a lot of factories were providing job opportunities.
The town has now suffered from a gripping recession that not only deterred investment in manufacturing but also stressed out existing shopping centers. Though some attempts have been made to rejuvenate the town economically, the unemployment rate is still very high. The shopping centers are no longer bustling as they used to be due to badly reduced purchasing power and low demands in the town. Besides, there are several rough areas such as Harryville in the town. Generally, the town that hosts 7 towers lacks prosperity, though it’s one of the safest places to live for people with legitimate business dealings.
7. Lurgan
Lurgan is another large town on this list. It is in County Armagh near the southern shore of Lough Neagh. The town is located about 18 miles southwest of Belfast having been linked together by the M1 motorway. Additionally, the Belfast-Dublin railway line serves this town with a population of 28,634 within the Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon districts.
Even then, it is one of the worst towns. It is divided along the religious line, no thanks to the housing anomaly. This is especially apparent in its worst part. Many of the people born in the town would prefer not to live there if they are not landlords. Houses there are usually up for buying to own not to rent. That is why it’s not a good place to live in Northern Ireland for foreigners. You will get rental areas only on Ardboe Drive and Trasna Way. But in Pollock Drive and Grey Estate, you’re in for a completely different experience.
6. Strabane
We’re now in County Tyrone to find the town named Strabane. Lying on the east bank of the Foyle River, it had a population of 13,172. It is located roughly midway from Omagh, Derry, and Letterkenny. Strabane is also on this list of the 8 worst towns to live in Northern Ireland.
Strabane has remained stuck to that unpopular tag not only in NI but also in the UK as a whole. For instance, out of 317 local authority areas in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, it is the 8th worst to live, according to the research carried out by Channel 4. The research measured 5 criteria homebuyers always consider namely crime, education, employment, environment, and lifestyle. The town performed woefully in all of them. It has been ranking badly for livability for years on end.
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Amazing things to do in and around BELFAST | N Ireland | Travel Guide
Want a stunning weekend break? Then join us as we show you Belfast and the Causeway Coastal Route, on this Northern Ireland road trip! Amazing things to do in and around BELFAST
Visiting the Game of Thrones Dark Hedges, The Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Titanic, Mount Stewart, sample the nightlife at some of the famous pubs in the Belfast City Centre and much more.
Belfast has stepped it up a gear and is now truly a fantastic destination for a weekend break. With flights from Europe at reasonable prices, you can bag a great deal within a low budget.
We hired a car to allow us to travel further out of the city and within just a 2 hours radius there are many attractions and beautiful and stunning locations/views.
We drove the Causeway coastal route in a loop so that we ended up back in Belfast at the end of the first day. Maps and links are in the video and below.
Setting out at 8am we started at the Dark Hedges, this enabled us to arrive at the Giants Causeway at 9.15am close to opening and to try and avoid the crowds.
We spent a few hours walking the coastal trails before the weather turned so we moved on by 10 miles to Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. . Torr Head was our next stop, with views over to Scotland and the Mull of Kintyre.
Back in Belfast for the evening we sampled some Guinness and visited a few of the famous pubs in the Cathedral Quarter. It's very lively here and worth checking out the area. There is lots of choices.
On Sunday we started the day with an Ulster Fry at Maggie May's before driving the Shankill road to look at the murals. The Titanic Museum is £19 and at that price, you want to make sure you give yourself a few hours to see all the artefacts and outdoor locations. Sadly we didn't feel we had enough time to see it all and so passed on the entrance fee and walked around the free open areas. An excuse to come back and do this attraction properly sometimes!
To end our weekend, we had a beer at The Crown pub in the city centre. It's a very famous Victorian pub with all its original fixtures and fittings. See if you can find a free booth to sit and drink in!
Chapters:-
0:00 Intro
0:58 Dark Hedges
2:49 Giants Causeway
6:14 Carrick-A-Rede RopeBridge
8:03 Torr Head
9:38 Belfast Nightlife
10:47 Maggie May Belfast Breakfast
11:34 Shanklin Road
15:10 Titanic Museum
17:34 The Crown Pub
18:26 Next Time
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The Dark Hedges
Giants Causeway
Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
Torr Head
The Dirty Onion
The Duke of York
The Crown
Maggie May's
Mount Stewart
Scrabo Tower
Titanic Belfast
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Belfast, Northern Ireland: What to See and Do in One Weekend | Including Day Trips
Things to see and do in Belfast, Northern Ireland, including Black Cab Tour, Titanic Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges and Bushmill's Distillery.
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Exploring Ballymena Northern Ireland
Belfast & Northern Ireland as a Business Events Destination
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Lonely Planet hailed the city the ‘Best region to visit in the World’. The city loves winning awards, but the best accolade of all is the happiness and success of clients who place their trust in us to deliver outstanding experiences.
Altitude- (Jonathan Perks) onride Funderland RDS Dublin December 2022
Onride POV of the insane KMG Speed... Altitude! This thing is soooo much more intense than Stealth Bomber and really puts it to shame. Altitude has got to be one of the best rides of 2022!
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A Walk Around Ballyclare in Northern Ireland - GoPro Hero 9 4K
A walk around the main town centre of Ballyclare in Northern Ireland on February 2022
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00:00 Sixmile Water Park
09:30 Main Street
11:35 The Square
13:17 Dough Road
15:20 The Square
17:00 Rashee Road
20:50 The Square
22:18 Main Street
26:30 War Memorial Park
27:15 Sixmile Leisure Centre
31:10 Ballynure Road
32:54 War Memorial Park
36:10 Main Street
37:42 Mill Road
44:40 Sixmile Water Car Park
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Best Of Belfast and Northern Ireland Drone 2019
Best Of Belfast and Northern Ireland Drone 2019
The day George Best played for Ballyclare Comrades at the Ballyclare May Fair 1983
George Best playing for Ballyclare Comrades v Glentoran at Dixon Park, Ballyclare in May 1983.
National Anthem at the opening of The Arch in Ballyclare
Ballyclares mini twelfth, opening of The Arch to the British National Anthem.
Solo Travel Belfast: Fly to Dublin, Drive Over to Northern Ireland and Visit Titanic Belfast [2023]
Today is Saturday, June 10, 2023. This is Video Number 33 of my 36-day vacation, so that means I have three more coming, and 32 have been uploaded. Good morning, I am at London Heathrow Airport and ready to fly out to Dublin, Ireland. Over there, I will pick up a car and then drive to Belfast and visit the shipyard that built the Titanic which sunk in 1912.
00:14 The Trafalgar St. James London, London, United Kingdom
00:57 Flying to Dublin Airport
01:19 Ireland / U.K. Border
01:57 Titanic Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
04:17 Plans for Tomorrow
Holywood To Whitehead Coastal Train Journey (N Irish Rail & Blackhead Lighthouse Path Scenery)
This film is made especially for people who have not taken this scenic coastal journey, and for those now far away who miss it - from one seaside town on Belfast Lough, through Belfast, to another on the opposite shore. More stops can be added for a longer journey with more excellent scenery - eg take the whole trip from Bangor City to Larne Town. Plenty for history fans, foodies, and walkers. Holywood and Whitehead both have promenade walks, and the Blackhead coastal path around the headland cliffs is just superb. Along the way we met some great people with a story to tell. The staff at NI Railways stations and on the trains are always cheery and approachable, so don't be afraid to ask any train or destination questions... and of course you get to see local folk coming and going about their day around the Lough.
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White Harbour (on the train journey)
Blakes of the Hollow, Game of Thrones Door, Enniskillen
We are on Enniskillen's main shopping street, sectionally and confusingly known by 3 names depending where you are standing- Darling street going on to Church street and then moving up on to High street.
We are in the 'Hollow' section where the road/land dips into a hollow. This is one of the most well known and historic buildings in Enniskillen. It is Blakes of the Hollow pub opened in 1887.
Welcome to Blakes of the Hollow. .
' Renowned for its traditional Irish heritage, Blakes of the Hollow Is one of the most famous and well recognised Victorian pubs in Ireland. It is a must see attraction which has graced Co.Fermanagh’s shores for over 125 years.
The bar keeps its tradition to the best of its ability and yet suits all different age groups. The snugs are a testament to this, crowded with groups of people looking for a famously poured pint of Guinness or a delicious Irish coffee.
Live traditional music is played every Friday creating a genuine Irish pub atmosphere that is not one to be missed.
Being one of Co.Fermanaghs oldest pubs, Blakes of the Hollow is heavily linked to Discover Northern Ireland, Ireland’s official tourist board. The pub is also recommended in Georgina Campbell's Jameson Guide and the Rough Guide to Ireland.'
The Famine Village & Derry
On Saturday my roommates and I went on a trip to Derry and to the Doagh Famine Village. This is a short compilation of footage that I took while at these places. The first voice you'll hear is of the tour guide in the Doagh Famine Village. The second is our wonderful tour guide in Derry, Martin McCrossan. The city of Derry is torn apart by conflict in the same way as Belfast and hearing someone speak so plainly and boldly about his own circumstance and view of Northern Ireland was incredibly moving. I pray this place will find peace.
Behind the Scenes #smartmovers
Travelling with Translink is the smart move - to save money and time, to relax, to come and go as you please, to be more sociable or just to be kinder to the environment.
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Carnlough - County Antrim (Lough Fad) - Northern Ireland
A walk upto the lesser known part of Carnlough in the Glens of antrim, Lough Fad which sits above Carnlough on the Garron Plateau..
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1510 is seen at Ballymena Bus Station as it heads to Park after coming from Ballyclare
Also the B10Ms are in the last few days of service
In and around Dover Uk :Elms Vale
Tram shelter. Early C20. Cast and wrought iron and glass. Rectangular plan with
canted ends and open front. Glazed walls the plinth panels have anthemion motifs
at their corners, the windows above have vertical glazing bars. The low-pitched
hipped glazed roof has deep eaves on ornate pierced brackets pendants and vallances.
The ridge has wrought iron cresting in form of horizontal bars terminating in
finials. cast-iron trestles. This is reputedly the
only remaining shelter of the Dover Corporation Tramways which ceased operating
in 1936.