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iaint Says: We wandered into this 15th century ruined churchyard - looking beautiful in the evening spring sunshine.It contains a sealed vault with the coffin of Sorley Boy McDonnell, a former local chieftain. In 1584, the church was burned when Irish and Scots attacked English troops...
iaint Says: Glenariff Forest Park is worth a visit. We stopped off on our way back to Belfast from Ballycastle (via Cushendall).The park is in the Antrim Glens, so the scenery is wonderful all around.One of the forest paths (signposted) will take you through a a gorge with waterfalls in...
iaint Says: The town has a long beach, with wonderful view out to Rathlin Island and the Scottish coast.The harbour is small and mostly pleasure craft, but is also the embarkation point for the Rathlin Island ferry.
iaint Says: A well known and spectacular attraction. It is operated by The National Trust, and costs £4 for entry.You have to walk 1km from the car park to the bridge, so you need good footwear. The views along the way are amazing.The bridge was originally built to give salmon fishermen...
iaint Says: The village of Ballintoy has a beautiful little beach and harbour, located about 0.5km from the village itself. You'll see it signposted from the coast road.It is the kind of place where you just want to sit and enjoy the views, the sea and the peace & quiet. Good for the...
iaint Says: This is the best known attraction in the area. A natural wonder.The coastline in the area is spectacular anyway, but this is the jewel in the crown. I won't attempt to explain the phenomenon, but check it out before you go. It will help you understand what you're seeing (you...
iaint Says: The only distillery in the North.The visitor experience replicates what you get at the Scottish distilleries, but for me it was interesting to learn the differences compared with Scotch and to taste it for the 1st time. In fact, I don't think I'd tasted any Irish whiskey...
EllenH Says: It is scary, it is beautiful, it is an old tradition for the fishermen, it is safe, it is popular as we were there its 2nd day opened when everyone told us it would not open for 2 more weeks, it is fun.It costs 4 pounds a person to walk across and back but it is pretty cool.
Hillsea B&B: Best Breakfast in all Northern Ireland
LozzerMezzer Says: We looked at a few places to stay but ended up off the eaten path at a wonderful place called Hillsea run by Marcus Jameson - a lovely robust fellow in his early 70s. The place was beautiful and they had a twin room for us with an en suite bathroom. The room was very sweet...
Ardaghmore B&B: mixed experience
iaint Says: Stayed 1 night here. The room was comfortable and clean, with a gorgeous sea view. The landlady is friendly and the breakfast she served was sumptuous and delicious. The area is quiet and parking is easy - right out front.The major downside was that our "private" bathroom...
ardaghmore b&b: Ballycastles only accomodation in February
EllenH Says: Beautiful house, lots of privacy, only place open in February, wonderful breakfast, and most wonderful host Genevive. On the harbor, the harbor bar was totally fun and nice.
Glenmore House: Home from Home
Carron Says: We have stayed at Glenmore House on a number of occasions, and always found it the perfect place to relax, with Valerie and John as hosts. It has a number of rooms suitable for families, couples, singles, or disabled, and a choice of either cooked or continental breakfast.It...
Crockatinney Guesthouse: Co. Antrim's Hidden Gem
WhispersWest Says: Crockatinney sits on its own 56 acres overlooking the Antrim Coast and over towards Scotland. We stayed there for three nights and hated to leave!Caroline is the most delightful of people. She makes sure that every guest is comfortable. The bedrooms were outstanding. Mine...
Marine Hotel: A top hotel on the North-Irish coast.
geroid Says: Recreation centerFantastic views of Fairhead and Scotland.
Glenmore House: A pleasant country house for accommodation
geroid Says: Always enjoyable and never disappointed. Beautiful seaviews, excellent food and service and of course the fishing lake.
leics Says: Very pleasant and welcoming place this, with the aforementioned free newspapers available for you to read whilst you eat.A variety of sandwiches, hot snacks, cakes and so on. Good coffee.Go to the loo and you'll find a list of where they get all their eggs, bread, vegetables...
Distillery Kitchen: on site...
iaint Says: After our tour and free sample we had lunch "on site".Very good vegetable lasagne. Excellent value at £4.95 each, for a lunch total of just £12.80.Pleasant surroundings - although we were lucky to have just missed a coach party! Self service, so all being well you can be as...
iaint Says: We stumbled on this place and got lucky.It has a pretty good "pub food" type of menu. We both had excellent vegetable broth with soda bread. Then I had Irish stew and her ladyship had grilled salmon with salad. Both very good.Service was fine, in spite of a bus party...
Central Wine Bar: mixed fortunes...
iaint Says: The landlady at our B&B recommended the place.I was happy with my food (starter, main course & dessert plus a pint of the black stuff), but my buddy did not enjoy hers. Mayonnaise on the Caesar salad apparently, and cream in her pasta dish. Actually, I was put off the fish...
Ballintoy to Ballycastle by bus
MalenaN Says: Ulsterbus service 172 runs along the coast between Ballycastle and Coleraine with several departures every day (not so many during the weekend). When I was in Ballintoy I thought it could be nice to visit Ballycastle for an hour or two. The bus pass Ballintoy and there are...
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Ballycastle - Anciently known as Ballycashlain (the town of the castle), is on the northern coast of County Antrim, 40 miles north-northwest of Belfast, one hundred an thirteen north by west of Dublin and 16 north...
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Took a short break to N Ireland in April 09, and stayed a night in Ballycastle. This is really a page for the Moyle District of County Antrim, rather than for the town itself. Ballycastle was our......
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Ballycastle is a pretty little town on the north Antrim Coast. The town only has around 4000 inhabitants, but in summer many tourists come here. There is a small harbour and from there you can take......
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Wonderful town on the Antrim coast
This was probably my favorite place in Ireland. Nearby to the rope bridge, the giants causway, and the Bushmills distillery.
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...and my introduction to Northern Ireland. I'd driven up from Belfast airport in hammering rain, but by the time I'd reached Ballycastle (my intended lunch stop) the rain had stopped and the sky had...
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