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Around And About Ballycastle
Hi, you are very welcome to my website, my name is Danny and I live in N. Ireland in a small coastal town called Ballycastle in the County of Antrim, I have lived here all my life and I don't think I could ever leave such a wonderful place. In the Irish language called Ballycashlain, or "Castletown," derived that name from a castle built here in 1609 by Randolph, Earl of Antrim.  Please click on the links at the top of the page to view my other pages.  Most of the images on this site are taken by myself using a Fujifilm SLR Camera.  I have tried to make this site plain and simple and as easy to navigate as possible ....     P.S. ---  scroll on down this page for lots more links and info on Ballycastle and its neighbouring towns and villages, Make sure you take a wee tour of the Magical Nine Glens of Antrim before you leave and watch out for the Leprechauns!
                                 May the strength of three be in your journey.               
          a full moon on a dark night,
            and the road downhill all the way to your door.  

                      

Fairhead Ballycastle
To your left A view of "Fairhead", photo taken summer 2006 and to your right an image of Rathlin Island, click on either  image to find out more information!

Rathlin Island - Click For More Info

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Click here Map of Ballycastle!Ballycastle town, situated on the North east coast of Ireland hemmed between Kenbane Head to the west and Fair head to the east has a growing population of around 5000 happy souls and is at the heart of the district of Moyle.   A small sleepy seaside holiday resort  it is surrounded by the breathtaking   Nine Glens of Antrim  renowned for their beautiful scenery and outstanding views. 
  Just a short six mile ferry trip   from its shoreline lies  Rathlin the only inhabited island off the north coast. The name Ballycastle derives from two Gaelic words, 'baile' meaning town or village, and 'caisleain' which means a castle. The castle from which the town got its name stood alongside the Holy Trinity  church in the Diamond. The town is also famous for one of Irelands oldest traditional fairs namely the "Ould Lammas Fair" which always takes place on the last Monday and Tuesday of August where thousands of visitors come from far and wide to sample the Dulse and Yellow Man which has been a tradition for around three hundred years or so.

With a new harbour and marina being developed recently it is now a safe haven for visiting mariners and in the summer months has ferry crossings twice daily to Rathlin Island .

 Click Here for Map from Airport.                                                   


May you never live to see your wife a widow!

  • Watertop Open Farm  Opposite Ballypatrick forest...... Pony trekking, fishing , caravan and camping, picnic and barbecue sites.   On Thursday July 22nd 1999 was the official opening of the first phase of the new assault course of the farms Experiential Learning Center. Great place to get the feel of the farm!!  Tel: 028207 62576
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  • Ballypatrick Forest  on the main Ballycastle/ Cushendall road is a 5 mile drive with beautiful views of Rathlin ....  abandon that car and take a nice walk to enjoy the lovely views,  caravan site, picnic areas, Forest trails and much more.   Open daily 10am - dusk Admission charge Tel: 028207 62301. (5 miles south-east of Ballycastle)

  • Murlough Bay, One of Ireland's ancient and untouched landscapes,  a beautifully wooded inlet which is now National Trust property is just off the Ballycastle/Cushendall road and is one  of the most beautiful and peaceful bays in the north  with breathtaking views of around the coastline. The bay contains the ruins of an old church, (church of St. Mologe) This Church measured 28ft by 11ft and the walls were around 3ft thick.   Parking, picnic site and car park.    Click here for Images.



  • Torr Head, Torr road, Ballycastle, have a nice walk or drive along the cliff with its spectacular views of the coast of Scotland.

  • Kinbane Castle on the road from Ballycastle to Ballintoy, this old ruins was built around 1546 on a long narrow limestone promontory leading out to the sea (Kenbane Head). Beautiful views of Rathlin and Scotland.   A steep stepped decent leads down to the old ruins and nearby an unused fisherman's house.  Car Park,  Picnic site and Toilets.
     Domain of one of Ireland's ancient families.  
                                 

  • Loughareema, or more often called "The Vanishing Lake" on the Ballycastle/ Cushendall road is a mysterious moorland lake which can be full of water which can disappears suddenly as if someone pulled a plug.   

  • The Moyle Way is a seventeen mile walk from Ballycastle town center to Glenariff Glen through the Ballycastle and Breen Forests.

  • The Ulster Way is a pathway which starts at Murlough Bay and continues along the coastline for 40 miles to Portrush Strand.

  • Ballycastle Museum,  situated in the town's eighteenth century old Courthouse in Castle Street the  museum explores the folk and social history of the  Nine Glens  of Antrim.
     Exhibits include the Glentaisie banner of the first Feis na nGleann (1904).  Open July-Aug daily noon-6pm.
     Can be found at 59 Castle Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6AS. 
    Phone 028 20762942                                                                                         

  • Marconi's Cottage, Carrickmore road, Ballycastle is named after the inventor of the first radio signal sent to Rathlin 

  • The Grey Mans Path, also known as the goats path is a popular walk around Fairhead cliffs with scenic views and much used by hikers.

  • Port Bradden, Visit the world's smallest church just a few miles from Ballycastle.

  • Whitepark Bay, Whitepark road Ballintoy, just a few miles from the town this long golden sandy beach is flanked by grassy dunes and tall cliffs.

  • Fairhead Lakes Torr road Ballycastle,  Scattered lakes on top of Fairhead ... great for a day's fishing.

  • Bunamargy.   
    The ruin of a Franciscan friary founded by Rory      MacQuillan about 1500 and used until the mid seventeenth century. The vault contains the coffins of several McDonnell Chiefs.
     There is an elaborate memorial in the Chapel to John Macnaughten.
    A small round holed cross at the west end marks the grave of Julia MacQuillan 'the famous black nun' who was a recluse here in the mid  seventeenth century. A special plot contains a large cross  and the graves of a number of sailors who lost their lives during two World Wars. 

  • Knocklayd ...... Another Ballycastle landmark.

                       Fishing Off The Pans Rocks Ballycastle

     

  • Northern Ireland's Foremost Adventure Centre!       Check out the local  Ballycastle Pubs         Ballycastle  Camp Sites  

      How sweetly lies old Ireland
             Emerald green beyond the foam,
    Awakening sweet memories
      Calling the heart back home! 

     

  • While in N. Ireland why not visit the  Ulster Museum          A Fast Boat Ride  Here .... Ballycastle Sea Treks

    •  Check out these other pages!

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    A wee place to stay!

    		Accommodation around Moyle

    A wee place to stay!

    		Caravan sites + Camping 

    		Some  Ballycastle Images 

    		Villages  Around Ballycastle

    		Old Ballycastle

    		 Fun ....... puzzle and Quiz

    		Irish Ancestors 

    		 A Wee Bit O Irish Shopping 

    A wee place to stay!

    		A Little Taste Of Irish Music 

    		 Belfast International Airport.

    		The House Of McDonnell

    		 Ulsterbus Page.

    		Moyle District Council.

    		 Moyle Attractions

    		Leprechauns and Fairies !

    Just over a hundred years ago on the 6th 0f July 1898 the now very famous

      Marconi  transmitted the  first wireless signal from Rathlin to Ballycastle.

    May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.

    The Tourist Information Centre is located near the seafront at Sheskburn House and  can provide a wealth of  information  on the North Antrim coast and Scotland including booking of accommodation and the latest ferry information.

    A pleasant smile awaits you from the friendly helpful staff where there is also a wide selection of gifts, local books and cards in the display area.      For further information contact the Tourist Information Centre at:

                       Sunset Ballycastle Bay 2006

    Sheskburn House
    7 Mary Street
    Ballycastle, Co.Antrim,
    Northern Ireland BT54 6QH  

     

    tourism@moyle-council.org

    Tel: +44 028207 62024
    Fax: +44 028207 62515

     

    Never Stand Between The Tree And The Dog!

      Local         Need your oil fired boiler serviced or repaired?  Tiling,  Plumbing, etc.       Tel: Liam the handyman,  at Ballycastle  20763343.  Mob. 07752933204   Noddy's taxis Tel:  028207 69529 

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