Harris’s wildly beautiful beach

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

RUNNING BETWEEN THE TOWNS OF SKERRIES AND KILLINEY, PASSING THE IRISH CAPITAL EN ROUTE, THE DUBLIN COASTAL TRAIL INTRODUCES VISITORS TO THE NATURE, GASTRONOMY AND SEAFARING COMMUNITIES ON THE CITY’S DOORSTEP

Explore nine spectacular islands on scenic ferry trips, visiting historic monuments and idyllic beaches

Autumn is a wonderful time for a holiday on the coast. The crowds have gone, the sea is still warm and the sunsets are beautiful. Paul Miles rounds up some of the best trips to enjoy at this time of year

Aer Lingus has flights to Belfast from 20 UK cities, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and London. aerlingus.com For a no-fly option, Stena Line operates daily car ferry sailings from Cairnryan