Portrush, Portstewart, North Coast of Ireland Travel, Tourism, Events, Accommodation Information

Welcome to the North Coast

The North Coast boasts some of Irelands most popular attractions such as, Dunluce Castle, the Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Whiskey Distillery. All situated close to the main town on the Causeway Coast, Coleraine and the North Coast's main resorts Portrush and Portstewart. The North West 200 Motorcycle Road Race and the NI International Air Show are two of the area's top events! After experiencing the beautiful scenerey, award-winning beaches, activities and attractions the North Coast has to offer, Relax in a cosy pub, luxurious accommodation or indulge in a fine restaurant.

The NI International Airshow

THE 2010 NI International Airshow will soar to new heights on the first weekend of September. The annual airborne extravaganza in Portrush is on its ninth year and is set to attract in excess of 200,000 visitors to the North Coast over the free weekend.

Sponsored by Tesco, the weekend will bring together air displays, arena shows, sea displays, trade stands and children’s attractions at West Bay, Portrush. As well as the latest RAF jet aircraft, this year’s show will have a distinctive theme as aircraft and ground re-enactments are designed to commemorate the 70^th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It is believed that the Airshow is the only event being held in Northern Ireland to mark the historic air fight of the 1940’s. Over the weekend a Spitfire and a German Messerschmitt will give separate poignant displays on both days and then fly in tandem on Sunday as the part of the Remembrance parade.

The free family show organised by Coleraine Borough Council, in association with Tesco and the Coleraine Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will welcome the return of the crowd pleasing Red Arrows Display Team, Eurofighter Typhoon and a host of impressive aircraft. There will also be a vast array of ground acts, family fun activities, simulations and stalls to complement the show. This year’s ground attractions will include a full size replica of a Eurofighter Typhoon, a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter simulator, climbing walls and the Renault Formula one car.

The airshow will take place on Saturday 4^th and Sunday 5^th September and the site opens from 11am. For more details contact Coleraine Borough Council on 028 7034 7234 or visit www.niinternationalairshow.co.uk.