| Portrush, Co. Antrim is likely one of Ireland's most | | | | Portrush annual "Beach Party", which brings |
| well-known coastal fishing towns in the Antrim | | | | famous headline acts to the town. In 2006, the |
| County. The town's older folk enjoy exchanging | | | | inaugural Beach Party was headlined by Fatboy |
| great memories of their growing up years spent | | | | Slim and in 2007 Basement Jaxx and The Happy |
| in Portrush and of holidays spent in this | | | | Mondays headlined the party. In 2008 the Beach |
| picturesque little town. Like numerous small towns | | | | Party was headlined by The Chemical Brothers. |
| and coastal villages, Portrush once was merely a | | | | There was no Beach Party in 2009. It is not |
| safe harbor and safe fishing port which has | | | | known whether a Beach Party will be had in |
| became a busy coastal city, which offers | | | | Portrush again. However, the North West 200 |
| enjoyable strolls along the beach. Portrush's two | | | | motorcycle race goes through Portrush, attracting |
| beautiful beaches that are often used by water | | | | crowds of up to 150 000. |
| sports enthusiasts, especially body boarders and | | | | The Royal Portrush Golf Club was opened in 1888 |
| surfers. | | | | and traditionally, one could not be other than |
| Portrush is also the home of Barry's | | | | amazed by respectable Co Antrim links. The most |
| Amusements, the largest amusement park in | | | | well known players the world over, men and |
| Ireland. Portrush offers fun for the whole family, | | | | women alike, have enjoyed the hospitality of the |
| including cinemas, restaurants, shopping centers, | | | | amazing Royal Portrush over the last 120 years. |
| bars and pubs, clubs, beaches, theatres, and much | | | | It is the only Golf Course outside of Great Britain |
| more to choose from. The city's historical | | | | which honored to ost the spectacular Open |
| architecture goes back to the early 1960's. The | | | | Championship. |
| meaning of Portrush is Port of the Promontory - | | | | Portrush has a lot to offer where holiday |
| which relates to the location of the town. | | | | accommodation is concerned, ranging from hotels |
| The Skerries; a rocky patch situated just off the | | | | to Bed and Breakfasts, self-catering cottages to |
| coast and is an essential habitat for various | | | | camping sites and caravan parks. |
| indigenous species, such as fauna which is unique | | | | Portrush is located on a peninsula which is a mile |
| to Northern Ireland. | | | | long, enjoys spectacular views of Dunluce Castle |
| Portrush's annual air show is generally hosted | | | | and Donegal, as well as the Giants Causeway. It is |
| September each year as well as the famous | | | | neighbored by Portstewart. |