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Off The Beaten Path: The Cat Garden
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  • Written by St_Vincent on Jun 1, 2008
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    • Within the Cave Hill Country Park and in the grounds of Belfast Castle you will find a circular Cat Garden which is nicely laid out with a pond in the middle. The name refers to a legend attached to the castle that says it’s residents will only have good fortune provided a white cat lives there. This legend is commemorated in the Cat Garden where there are apparently nine references to cats, some obvious and some hidden. Personally I only spotted seven and if you want to see them have a look at my Cat Garden travelogue.

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    sourbugger Sat Dec 20, 2008 15:05 UTC
     very comprehensive guide - great stuff. p.s i'm surrised CAMRA havn't employed you yet !    		mjbcoffee Thu Oct 30, 2008 19:25 UTC
     We used Value Cabs often on our recent trip to Belfast. Since we were 4 traveling, it was cheaper than a bus ticket! Great tips!
    hunterV Thu Oct 30, 2008 15:29 UTC
     Hello, Clive! Thanks for your wonderful story! I wish I could join you there! Maybe some day!    		jgemini65 Sun Sep 7, 2008 23:47 UTC
     How did I ever miss "The Cat Garden?" Very cool...very quirky!
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