A guide to Northern Ireland

Somewhere to go, and what you need to know before you leave the house.

Places worth going, the outdoors, everyday living, days out and public services, explained in plain English.

The five sections

Where would you like to start

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Places

Beaches, parks and trails, and the villages worth a detour.

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Outdoors

Hiking, wild swimming and wildlife across Northern Ireland.

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Living

Recycling, home energy and everyday practical guidance.

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Days out

Family days, free things to do and where to go with kids.

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Explained

Public services and processes, explained in plain English.

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About MyNI

Built on public-service foundations

MyNI began as a Northern Ireland Civil Service project. It is now independently owned and rebuilt as a practical guide, written in plain English and free of programmatic advertising.

Hand-picked

Guides people come back to

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Places

The best beaches near Belfast, in 90 minutes or less

The sand, dunes and rock pools within easy reach of the city, from the well-known to the ones most people drive straight past.

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Living

I switched to a double-edge safety razor

What it actually saved, and what nobody tells you about the learning curve.

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Outdoors

Best locations for cold water swimming in NI

Where locals actually go, and what to check before you get in.

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Places

The best dog-friendly beaches in NI

Where dogs are properly welcome, not just tolerated on a lead.

For organisations

Partnerships and public-sector digital work

MyNI works with public bodies and Northern Ireland brands on content partnerships, and doubles as proof of capability for a public-sector digital marketing consultancy.

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Planning a trip to Rathlin

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Getting the Rathlin ferry from Ballycastle

Sailings, fares and how to book ahead in summer, when the passenger ferry fills up early. The crossing takes about 25 to 45 minutes depending on the vessel.

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