A Northern Irish Road Trip: A St. Stephen’s day exploring new towns and reliving old memories.

There’s a special kind of magic in setting off on a road trip the day after Christmas—when the world is still wrapped in warmth, quiet, and possibility. Leaving Dublin on St. Stephen’s Day, I traded festive stillness for the promise of Ireland’s northern coast. From the colourful charm of Carlingford’s medieval streets to the wild drama of the Giant’s Causeway and the soft, seaside calm of Portrush, the journey unfolded like a series of living postcards. It was a day stitched together by breathtaking landscapes, quiet reflections, and the simple joy of discovering beauty in every bend of the road. This is the Ireland I keep returning for—timeless, welcoming, and endlessly enchanting.