Welcome to Murlough Bay – a hidden gem tucked away on the beautiful Irish coastline. With its history, breathtaking scenery and abundance of activities, this area is a must-visit destination for all lovers of the outdoors. Let’s dive into what makes Murlough Bay so special. A Brief History of Murlough Bay Murlough Bay has a … Read more
The Giant’s Causeway, often referred to by the locals as the eighth wonder of the world and declared as Ireland’s first World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1986, lies about 15 miles from Ballycastle. It consists of a 40,000 of polygonal basalt columns, some 6ft in height, all side-by-side and is explored by 350,000 visitors … Read more
If you’re looking for a leisurely escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a walk along Fairhead in Bally Castle is just what the doctor ordered. The rugged cliff-top walk not only offers spectacular views, but also a glimpse into the rich history and unique flora and fauna of the area. The Beauty … Read more
Situated in the district of Moyle, Ballycastle is a traditional seaside town soaked in culture and set against a backdrop of forest parks, rivers, glens, mountains and spectacular coastline. There are two main attractions, the first is the seafront, with views as shown above it is easy to see why. Ballycastle seafront has views of … Read more
Ballintoy Harbour Slightly less than only 200 people call Ballintoy home and it is located very close to Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Ballintoy’s harbour has changed little in centuries which makes it the perfect setting for recreating a medieval saga. This is one of the reasons why … Read more
Ballycastle has existed for centuries and in the past it was known as Somhairle Buidhe (Sorley Boy) MacDonnell’s town. Sorley Boy was born in 1505 in Dunanyie fortress at what is now known as Castle Point. Sorley Boy’s father Alexander MacDonnell, descendant of King John of the Isles, with his wife Catherine MacIan reigned over … Read more
I know this is a long shot but I am looking for members of the McHenry-Murray Families from Waterfoot and Glenarriffe.I spent some time around 1995 working for James and Kathleen McHenry and would love to get in touch with them all. I recall that Kathleen had a brother called Alex Murray and James had … Read more
Email Tel: 0044 (0) 28 2076 2074 Christopher P McCaughan Claymore House 6 Quay Road Ballycastle BT54 6BH
Causeway Hotel secured as National Trust takes over Kenbane Footpath, Glens History CD, Ardclinis access – 24/11/01 NCN revamps website, Lammas Fair USA-Style – 07/11/01 Marconi Festival – 06/08/2001 Ballyeamon Camping Barn opens, Train journeys cut by 30 minutes – 26/06/2001 Ferry moves closer to docking,Weekend Walks – 20/02/2001 Craft Connections 2001 Project,Rathlin Hares to … Read more
More Images The interpretation of the name, which is conjectural, derives from dun-lois, a combination of dun, ‘fort’, used adjectively and lois, the word normally translated as ‘ring-fort’. Perhaps the best rendering would be ‘fortified residence’. This late-medieval and 17th-century castle is dramatically surrounded by terrifyingly steep drops either side, which would have been a … Read more