A real-time blog of my visit to this beautiful country of contrasts.

I'm a three year old cuddly light brown Teddy Bear, tall (over 20cms) and travelling with this paulkernan person who's dragging me half way round the world. I am the mascot for an Irish speaking primary school Scoil Cnoc na Naomh and I'm doing this for you guys. Fáilte roimh achan nDuine!

I had to collect my Big Son from Belfast International Airport so I took the camera for the spin! Of Course... I took the Mountain Road. Come along for the ride!

Based on, and possibly part funded by the wealthy US-based, Mellon family, this park traces the Ulster - North American links through the catholic irish, Ulster scots and dissenting traditions. Well worth a look in. Near Omagh in Co. Tyrone.

Another Anglo-Norman castle in a spectacular setting that is well worth a visit, especially as you cant continue on into the beautiful Mourne Mountains.

Burt castle is one of those landmarks one can see for miles but seldom is examined up close. So for all you lazy bones who pass by - the story of Burt Castle, County Donegal.

This magnigicent intact example of Anglo-Norman military architecture is well worth a visit. On a good day the views across Belfast Lough are beautiful.

Once a thriving seaside destination for people throughout Donegal and nearby Northern Ireland, the town has slipped into a quieter groove. But surfing and eco-tourism offer a new lease of life. And the scenery is stunning!

How we reveal a Donegal Jewel in summer-like conditions in February to walk round the back of Errigal (Donegal's highest peak) and discover the beautiful hidden lake called Loch Áltan... and we made it!

A regular walker's favourite, this village and its valley are spectacular and both nestle beneath the peak of Errigal, Donegal's highest mountain.