
Northern Ireland
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Beyond the scoreLearn about Northern Ireland.Official names, languages, local time and practical context for understanding Northern Ireland beyond its legal score.
Destination overview
About Northern Ireland.
Coastlines with a bit of drama
Sea cliffs, shifting light, and roads that make you want to keep driving “just a bit further”. The Causeway Coast is the headline for a reason, with the Giant’s Causeway’s striking hexagonal columns and some of the most scenic coastal stretches in the UK and Ireland.
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Cities with stories and heart
Belfast / Béal Feirste feels creative and full of momentum, from the Titanic Quarter to its neighbourhood murals and brilliant food and pub scene. Over in Derry / Londonderry, the historic city walls add a powerful sense of place, and the city’s culture and humour make it easy to love.
Lakes, mountains, and legends
Beyond the coast and cities, the scenery softens into peaceful lakelands and green countryside, especially around Fermanagh. The Mourne Mountains bring a wilder edge for walks and viewpoints, and if you’re keen, there are plenty of famous filming locations woven into the landscapes too. Add a whiskey stop and a warm welcome, and it’s a destination that feels both easy and memorable.
Official and Indigenous Names
- Northern Ireland (English)
- Tuaisceart Éireann (Irish Gaelic)
- Norlin Airlann (Ulster Scots)
Region
- British Isles
Continent
- Europe
Resident population
1,903,175
2021 data
Capitals and seats of government
- Béal Feirste, BelfastBFS
Currency
- Pound Sterling (GBP · £)
Driving side
- left side of the road
Electricity
Languages
English
Official by law · ISO 639-3: eng
Useful phrases in English
- Hello
- Hello
- Goodbye
- Goodbye
- Please
- Please
- Thank you
- Thank you
- Excuse me
- Excuse me
Irish Gaelic
Official by law · ISO 639-3: gle
Ulster Scots
Indigenous
Current time and time zone
United Kingdom TimeGMT
Europe/London · Standard GMT, daylight BST
Largest cities by resident population
- Belfast CityBFS · 291,386
2015 data
- Derry / Londonderry · 84,884
2015 data
- Bangor · 64,122
2015 data
- Lisburn · 51,447
2015 data
- Newry · 28,026
2015 data
Busiest airports by total passengers
- Belfast International AirportBFS · 6,733,949 annual passenger movements
2024 data
- George Best Belfast City AirportBHD · 2,391,124 annual passenger movements
2024 data
- City of Derry AirportLDY · 179,095 annual passenger movements
2024 data