Ivy Apartment Killyleagh

17/09/2024

Your views from Ivy Apartment's front door in the gorgeous September sunshine. Left for the Castle, right for Strangford Lough. Both excellent choices! 🌞🌞🌞😎😎

      

14/07/2024

We LOVE receiving reviews like this!!

14/07/2024

Look what our lovely weekend guests left us!! Thanks to Janice and Tom!!

11/07/2024

The apricots are ripening nicely!

04/07/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Fran Elder

Without our fans and guests there would be no Ivy Apartment Killyleagh!

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

26/06/2024

FYI

What’s more idyllic than gliding along the lough in a kayak, canoe or paddleboard on a beautiful summers day? Not much that we can think of.

Many islands in the lough are important bird colonies or are used by ground nesting birds and pupping seals which must not be disturbed. This summer we’re advising anyone thinking about enjoying water activities on the Lough to keep nature in mind too, so here’s a quick guide.

Islands you can safely rest on without disturbing wildlife:
✔️Chapel Island off Greyabbey Bay,
✔️Daragh Island off Whiterock,
✔️Taggart Island off Killyleagh,
✔️Salt Island off Delamont
✔️Horse Island south from Kircubbin

Please note the above islands may have grazing cattle and sheep so please do not bring dogs onto islands.

26/06/2024

Looking forward to this!

44 days until the St. Ayle Skiff event of the year!
We have an exciting program of Water and Land based activities for the whole family along with some amazing food vendors.
Follow us and we will keep you updated on the countdown to the event.

26/06/2024

Any photographers out there?

📣Attention all amateur photographers with an eye for a good landscape photograph! Our AONB Photography Competition is now open!

Capture the breathtaking beauty of Mourne, Ring of Gullion, and Strangford and Lecale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
📷Submit your finest shots through the links below for a chance to be featured in our 2025 AONB calendar! 📅
🚨 The competition is open now, and closes on Friday August 16th, 2024.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your photography skills and be part of something truly special. Good luck! ✨
For more information, visit the links below ⬇

https://strangfordlough.org/things-to-do/competitions/area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-aonb-amateur-photography-competition-2024/

📸Image credit: Jonathan Clarke winner of the 2023 AONB photography competition

25/06/2024

Strangford is beautiful and has some great pubs and nearby beaches.

Looking for a quiet retreat with a side of character? Strangford's your spot 🛥️🌿 Tucked away on Northern Ireland's coast in County Down, it’s the perfect place for a day of laid-back strolls along the water. Who’s coming with you?

16/06/2024

This site is excellent for research and planning your road trip and gets better each week!!

Introducing our new layer! Work has commenced on the "Discover New Adventurers" layer. You will find:

Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points
Castles
Ruins
Tourist locations
Holy wells
Adventure activities

To name but a few. We will be working hard on this layer over the coming weeks to show case all the fantastic things Ireland has to offer!

Download directly from our website!
https://theultimateroadtripresource.co.uk/app-info

16/06/2024

Dolphins in Strangford Lough again!!

09/06/2024

We recently got this amazing review of Ivy Apartment - Self Catering Holiday Accommodation on Google Maps
https://goo.gl/maps/onZapzDu4Rtf3Qut8

And we had to share it!!

★★★★★ "It's a cute little self-contained, independent apartment over 2 floors and your hosts are an interesting, not-in-your-face, couple with two adorable dogs. And yes it is a pet friendly accommodation. The apartment has a comfortable, well-appointed bedroom with an attached bathroom up...

03/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063455143475

Dog show too!!

A traditional horse and pony show, a great day out, donation to The Children's Cancer Unit Charity

02/06/2024

I bet you can't guess where we got the inspiration for the name of the place . . . .

02/06/2024

I wish you could smell these roses!!

31/05/2024

Amateur photographers!!

📣Attention all amateur photographers with an eye for a good landscape photograph! Our AONB Photography Competition is now open!

Capture the breathtaking beauty of Mourne, Ring of Gullion, and Strangford and Lecale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
📷Submit your finest shots through the links below for a chance to be featured in our 2025 AONB calendar! 📅
🚨 The competition is open now, and closes on Friday August 16th, 2024.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your photography skills and be part of something truly special. Good luck! ✨
For more information, visit the links below ⬇

https://strangfordlough.org/things-to-do/competitions/area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-aonb-amateur-photography-competition-2024/

📸Image credit: Jonathan Clarke winner of the 2023 AONB photography competition

22/05/2024

Mmmmmmm🍷😁

22/05/2024

See why we love living in Killyleagh . . .

21/05/2024

A day at the races, anyone?!

⭐Save the Dates⭐

Check out our upcoming Summer Fixtures List ☀️🏇

Make sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment 💔

🎟️ downroyal.com/tickets

17/05/2024

Good chance of Northern Lights tonight between 10pm and 2am.

Happy hunting.

17/05/2024

📣 Save the Date! 🗓️ Giant Adventures are back for 2024!
Mark your calendars and get ready for an adventure you won't want to miss! Stay tuned for more details.
🔗 https://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/whats-on/giant-adventures

1️⃣ Wake the Giant 🌟
🗓️ Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 August
📍 Warrenpoint, County Down
🔹 Join us for a mythical experience this summer as the legendary giant Fionn mac Cumhaill makes a return to Warrenpoint before welcoming two new Giant Guardians to the area. Don’t miss this unforgettable spectacle.

2️⃣ Eats & Beats 🍽️🎶
🗓️ Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September
📍 Newcastle, County Down
🔹 Ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, live music performances and festivities? Mark your calendars for Eats & Beats 2024!

3️⃣ Footsteps in the Forest 🌲
🗓️ Monday 21 – Tuesday 29 October
📍 Slieve Gullion Forest Park, County Armagh
🔹 Experience eerie entertainment and tantalising treats with captivating characters, spinetingling surprises and immersive storytelling experiences.

17/05/2024

A great day out for the kids!

11/05/2024

https://lovetovisitireland.com/discover-county-down-northern-ireland/

Some excellent inspiration here for things to do and places to go!!

Discover County Down Northern Ireland - Bordered by the Irish Sea to the east and the striking Mourne Mountains to the south, County Down

11/05/2024

Get outside tonight after dark and you should see the amazing light show again to the North!!

11/05/2024

Killyleagh was lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights last night.

Here’s one happy publican. The northern lights over our patch right now. Wow. Just beautiful. X

23/04/2024

If you can't have your own castle, at least have one in your back yard. 👑👑🏰🏰😄😄

    

16/04/2024

The first of our apricots are appearing. If you're lucky enough to be here in August, then you can pick them off the tree and sit at the table to enjoy them!!

16/04/2024

https://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/whats-on/outdoor-spring-festival