Northern Ireland Trip

[dhdove]

Dear All

Recently I had the pleasure to go to Northern Ireland with work on the Emmerdale "Go-Loopy" Challenge at The Ulster Flying Club, see here

http://www.itv.com/Soaps/emmerdale/vide ... fault.html

It was my first visit and I loved the area and the people were so friendly that Libby and I are are going back for a short break in a couple of weeks time staying near Belfast (Newtownards).
I'm looking forward to taking the XJS around the Antrim coast road to Giants Causeway.

Anyway, can any locals (or non-locals) suggest Jaguar or Classic car related places to visit or things not to miss whilst we're there?
I searched the net for any likely looking classic car dealers for a bit of recreational tyre-kicking but couldn't find anything

Any other worthwhile places to go hints/tips much appreciated

Best Wishes

DH Dove

[dhdove]

Dear All

Back home safe and sound on Wednesday evening after a slightly choppy return ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead. Only problem a puncture from a screw, repaired by Qwick Fit for £10.00.

Only saw two other XJS's on the whole trip, a red twin headlight conversion on Sunday near Strangford Loch and an N-reg coupe which we passed on the A55 just after The Menai Straits Bridge en route home.

Causeway Coastal Route to Giants Causeway is an absolute MUST.......fabulous scenery.

Total mileage 1176, total fuel 191.75 Litres giving an overall average of 27.9mpg. Best leg, South Glos to Stranraer 30.06 mpg. Not bad for an old gas-guzzler!

DH Dove