Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland : Game of Thrones Territory

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

After seven years of filming in Northern Ireland, the HBO series Game of Thrones has become interwoven in the region’s culture and heritage. In order to commemorate the importance of the show, Tourism Ireland has commissioned the Northern Ireland Game of … Continue reading →

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Mapping Westeros in Ireland

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The hugely popular HBO show Game of Thrones has been a real boon for Northern Ireland tourism. With dozens of filming locations around the region,  Tourism Northern Ireland has teamed up with Northern Ireland Screen to create an interactive app mapping … Continue reading →

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Visit Westeros This Summer

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Dedicated Game of Thrones viewers can now find accommodations ranging from castles to desert tents near the filming locations for the HBO TV series. Airbnb’s blog has links to amazing rentals that offer the fervent fans a true immersion in … Continue reading →

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Winter Is Coming (back)

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Spring may have officially sprung here in North America, but Winter is about to make a dramatic comeback nonetheless. On March 31st, the new season of George R.R. Martin‘s addictive television spectacle Game of Thrones returns; and not a moment … Continue reading →

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