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Ulster (coloured), showing Northern Ireland in pink and the Republic of Ireland part in green. Ulster has a population of just over two million people and an area of 22,067 square kilometres (8,520 sq mi). About 62% of the area of Ulster is in the UK while the remaining 38% is in the Republic of Ireland.
- 22,067 km² (8,520 sq mi)
- 2,215,454
- IE-U (Republic of Ireland), GB-NIR (Northern Ireland)
Mar 19, 2024 · Ulster, one of the ancient provinces of Ireland and subsequently the northernmost of Ireland’s four traditional provinces (the others being Leinster, Munster, and Connaught [Connacht]). Because of the Ulster cycle of Irish literature, which recounts the exploits of Cú Chulainn and many other Ulster.
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- Castle Leslie Estate, Co. Monaghan – a magnificent country house. Castle Leslie Estate, home to an Irish branch of Clan Leslie, is both the name of a historic Country House and a 1,000-acre estate adjacent to the village of Glaslough.
- The City Walls, Co. Derry – take a walk around the Walled City. The Derry City Walls rank number one attraction on Trip Advisor to date for scenic/historic walking areas.
- Dún na Rí Forest Park, Co. Cavan – Cavan’s number one tourist attraction. Voted Cavan’s number one tourist attraction on TripAdvisor, the 565-acre Dún na Rí Forest Park is a must-add to your Ulster bucket list.
- Devenish Island, Co. Fermanagh – a hidden gem. Find Your Dream Hotel in Ireland. On the hunt for the ultimate hotel for your Irish adventure? Explore a curated selection ranging from the charming heritage of boutique accommodations in Dublin's vibrant heart to the tranquil luxury of rural retreats and the captivating coastal vistas.
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- Scotland on the eve of The Plantation. It may surprise many people to learn that in the early seventeenth century more Scots went to Poland than came to Ulster.
- Scots in Pre-Plantation Ulster. The links between Scotland and Ulster date from time immemorial and for millennia people have been crossing the North Channel dividing or, from another perspective, connecting, the two.
- The Scots in the Plantation Scheme. The so-called ‘escheated counties’ that formed part of the official scheme of Plantation were Armagh, Cavan, Coleraine (renamed Londonderry), Donegal, Fermanagh and Tyrone.
- The progress of Scottish Settlement. The initial progress made by the Scottish undertakers varied considerably and in some areas very little if anything was achieved in the early stages of the Plantation.
Coordinates: 54.61°N 6.62°W. Northern Ireland ( Irish: Tuaisceart Éireann [ˈt̪ˠuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ] ⓘ; [13] Ulster-Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland that is variously described as a country, province or region.
Learn about the ancient and modern history of Ulster, a province in the north of Ireland that was divided by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. Find out the geography, economy, terminology and settlements of Ulster and its counties.
Learn how DNA testing can uncover the origins and stories of the people of Ulster, from the ancient Celtic Gaels to the Plantation Scots and English. Explore maps, case studies, and surnames of Ulster and their connections to Scotland and Ireland.