Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland DVD contains majestic scenery, traditional Irish airs and a fascinating commentary combine to make this 55-minute overview of Northern Ireland both informative and entertaining.

For such a relatively short program, the DVD is full of facts about the history and heritage of all six counties. It's also a visual delight as the camera takes in dramatic shots of the Giant's Causeway, Glens of Antrim etc.

Beyond the landscapes, history and heritage, we're also exposed to the extraordinary craftsmanship of Beleek artisans in Fermanagh and crystal blowers in Tyrone. We see bustling Belfast city with its many other attractions.

Educational as well as enjoyable, we learn that five of the six counties meet at Lough Neagh and that the Old Bushmills Distillery is the world's oldest licensed whiskey maker.

The tour begins with the walled city of Londonderry and ends in the orchard county of Armagh. In-between we see the coastal splendour of Antrim, the lakes of Fermanagh, the wide variety of views in Down, the bleak bog land of Tyrone, and the spectacular coastal roads of Antrim.