Norn Iron has some of the world’s best improvised pish stops, many of which (surprisingly) aren’t listed on the Discover Northern Ireland website. We’ve compiled a list of the top places to stop for a slash whilst exploring our beautiful country. 1. Anywhere on the way to/from Kelly’s, Portrush No trip to Kelly’s is complete without squatting behind…
The Ulster Fry Guide to….. County Tyrone
In the latest instalment of our in-depth guides to all things Northern Ireland, we tell you 8 fascinating facts you never knew about County Tyrone. 1. Tyrone is the only Northern Irish county visible from space. That’s right, it’s the biggest of the six counties, in fact it is so big that you could fit Australia, the USA…
10 reasons Belfast is the best city in the universe
Visitors from around the globe are flocking to Belfast these days to sample what the city has to offer – here’s why…. The unique cuisine Paris buns, Veda bread, massive fry ups, sausage baps, pastie baps, fish finger baps – in fact anything in a bap. Why not go the whole hog and have a bap…
11 things every Northern Irish person does on a “farin halliday”
Farin hallidays. Everyone loves them, but we all end up doing the same old shite. Recognise any of this? Airport beers: The best beers ever. It doesn’t matter what time it is, you’re on your hallidays so start as you mean to go on. Forget stuff/get overcharged for replacement “43 Euro for sun-cream?” “Si Senor,…
EXCLUSIVE: The DUP wishlist in full…
With the DUP holding the balance of power in Westminster, Arlene Foster is expected to extract a high price for backing Theresa May. The Ulster Fry has gained EXCLUSIVE* access to a leaked letter from the DUP leader, which reveals all the party’s key demands… Dear Theresa, Many thanks for your kind invite to be part…
‘Sectarian head-counting’ to be added to NI schools curriculum
As Northern Ireland Primary Schools prepare to close for yet another election, The Education Authority has confirmed that it intends to rejig the curriculum to reflect the complex nature of democracy here. “This is the 457th election we’ve had in the last 10 years,” explains education expert, Grover Head-Projector. “We can’t keep losing school days…
Pope Francis and President Trump review Norn Iron’s top tourist attractions
The Pope and President Trump hit it off so well during their meeting last week that they decided to go on holidays together – right here in Northern Ireland! The powerful pair also agreed to review some of our best known visitor destinations, exclusively for The Ulster Fry. We think it’s fair to say that their faces…
Nine surprising cameos in the Paisley & McGuinness movie
Following the release of the official trailer for The Journey, which tells of the unlikely friendship between Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness, The Ulster Fry has had an exclusive sneak-peak at the film, in which several famous Hollywood movie stars have made secret cameo appearances. We look at some of the best… Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn as…
World of social media reacts predictably to death of Martin McGuinness
As the news of the passing of Martin McGuinness broke on mainstream media, Northern Ireland’s assortment of keyboard commentators took to their smart phones to add their usual considered opinions. Facebook user ‘Ballybeen Bear’, who served 8 years for arms offences in the 1980s, was quick to highlight the former Deputy First Minister’s IRA past.…
10 reasons why getting to bed drunk is a whole handlin’
Everyone loves a good night out on the rip, except Jim Allister obviously, but while we’re out spilling pints over ourselves we all forget that it has to end at some point and sleep will be required. Sadly, knocking back all those drinks has made us forget that we’ve turned a routine ritual into a complex…