Antrim - CURIOUS IRELAND

Antrim comes from the Irish word ‘Aontroim’ meaning ‘Lone Ridge’. This was once part of the ancient Kingdom of Dal Raida that stretched to the western isles of Scotland. This is a spectacular county with mountains, rivers and geological wonders such as The Giants Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Causeway Coast Road is also regarded as being one of the best road trips in the World. Antrim’s highest peak is Trostan mountain standing at 551m.

Antrim Round Tower & the Witches Stone, Antrim Town. County Antrim c.10th

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The finest round tower in the north of Ireland A monastery was reputedly founded here by St Aedh in 495 AD and had a strong association with the monastery at Bangor. According to [...]

Antrim Round Tower & the Witches Stone, Antrim Town. County Antrim c.10themmet2023-10-11T13:24:20+00:00

Dunseverick Castle, Dunseverick, County Antrim. c.15th century

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One of Ireland's most important ancient locations Two thousand years ago Dunseverick was recognized as the endpoint where one of the royal roads from Tara ended. It is reputed that St Patrick baptized [...]

Dunseverick Castle, Dunseverick, County Antrim. c.15th centuryemmet2023-10-11T13:21:15+00:00

Ballintoy Church, Ballintoy. County Antrim 1817

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Stunning coastal church location used in 'Game of Thrones' The name Ballintoy or ‘Baile an Tuaigh’ means ‘the northern townland’ in Irish. The church is perched on a hill above Ballintoy Harbor in [...]

Ballintoy Church, Ballintoy. County Antrim 1817emmet2025-03-18T18:48:25+00:00

Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim c.14th-17th centuries

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Northern Ireland's most iconic castle This is one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic castles and its image is used extensively to market Northern Ireland as a holiday destination. This was a perfect defensive [...]

Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, County Antrim c.14th-17th centuries emmet2023-10-11T13:17:17+00:00

Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus. County Antrim 1177

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One of Ireland's great medieval castles Carrickfergus Castle was built by the Norman conqueror John de Courcy in 1177 and has been seen as a strong visual symbol of English oppression over the [...]

Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus. County Antrim 1177emmet2023-10-11T13:23:26+00:00

Belfast Castle, Cavehill. Belfast City 1870

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Belfast's beauty on the hill Belfast Castle is set in a truly spectacular location on the slopes of Cavehill Country Park at 400 feet above sea level. It has beautiful gardens and spectacular [...]

Belfast Castle, Cavehill. Belfast City 1870emmet2025-03-19T18:02:13+00:00

Bendhu House, Ballintoy. County Antrim 1936-52

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The house that was never completed This eccentric and intriguing house is located in one of the most scenic areas of Northern Ireland. It was the creation of Newton Penprase who named it 'Bendhu' [...]

Bendhu House, Ballintoy. County Antrim 1936-52emmet2023-10-11T13:13:43+00:00