And many a GB punter still has a phobia about Northern Ireland and consider it to the last place on earth they would want to visit!
P.S. No offence intended to N. Ireland nationals, just saying how it is for the 'Joe Public' of the UK mainland.
I think rather less so with those under thirty. You are referencing prejustices found among those in mid forties and above.
Youngsters find the Bars of Belfast rather fascinating.
However the place "of my father" can be a bit odd out of town and as you drive though villages of Antrim with flags of preference still flying high !