Whiterocks Beach in Portrush named top spot in Province!

NO FEE PRESS RELEASE IMAGE Press Eye Ltd Tuesday 22nd September 2015 Picture by Stephen Hamilton / Press Eye Whiterocks Beach, Portrush has been named Northern Ireland's Top Beach Spot in a search by local retail brand Centra, supported by Tourism NI. The stunning beach, situated off the Causeway Coastal Route beat off competition from other popular locations across Northern Ireland. Celebrating the announcement at Whiterocks Beach, Portrush is Centra's Jennifer Morton along with local Centra Ballymoney store owner, Glenn Biesty. Jennifer Higgins Communications Assistant Musgrave Retail Partners NI Tel: (028) 90 787383 1-19 Dargan Drive, Belfast, BT3 9JG P Please think before you print!

Our stunning beach beat off competition from other popular locations including Portstewart Strand and Benone beach, Co. Down’s Murlough Beach and Helen’s Bay.

The online search gave people across Northern Ireland the chance to share their favourite beaches across the province. With a number of award winning beaches, Northern Ireland is surrounded by beautiful coastline which boasts impressive stretches of golden sand.

Centra’s Brand Manager, Nikki McDowell said: “Centra is delighted to announce Whiterocks Beach, Portrush as its Top Beach Spot in Northern Ireland. This was a really popular choice among our voters and is a fantastic example of the impressive coastline we have on our doorstep.

“As a beach spot, Whiterocks is an exciting and fun location, offering so much throughout the year for families, water sports enthusiasts, walkers, horse riders and more.

Pauline Gormley, Tourism NI’s Destination PR Officer added: “As one of Northern Ireland’s Blue Flag Beach 2015 award winners, it is no surprise that the ever popular Whiterocks Beach, Portrush has been named Centra’s Top Beach Spot.”

The search for Centra’s Top Spots will continue into the festive season, visit www.centra.co.uk/topspots.