Guglielmo Marconi was a native of Italy and a 1909 Nobel Prize winner in physics. In May 1898 Marconi along with his assistant Kemp resided at what is now commonly known as Marconi’s cottage which lies within walking distance of Ballycastle seafront (3 miles). The house was used to carry out radio transmission experiments to … Read more
Lost Railways of Co. Antrim Author: Stephen Johnson Publisher: Stenlake Publishing www.stenlake.co.uk Price: £7.50 2002 Featured Photos Old Portrush, Bushmills and the Giant’s Causeway Author: Alex F. Young Publisher: Stenlake Publishing www.stenlake.co.uk Price: £7.50 2002 The Giant’s Causeway and the North Antrim Coast Author: Philip Watson Publisher: O’Brien (www.obrien.ie) Price: £6.99, $9.95, €8.88 ISBN 0-86278-675-4 … Read more
Crannogs are lake dwellings, artificial islands on which people built their homes from the Neolithic period until as late as the 17th century AD. They were formed by laying down layers of logs, stones, peat and brush, or whatever other material came to hand (including animal bones), to raise a mound out of the water. … Read more
Arts Ballycastle is surrounded with breath-taking scenery and has therefore inspired many an artist to great heights, Martin Goode, Liam Jones, Charlie McAuley, Briege Stanley, etc… In recognition of this fact an Artist’s getaway has risen from the remains of an old 18th century farm on the outskirts of Armoy village called Limepark. More to … Read more
Five miles from Ballycastle on the inland road (A2) to Cushendall, Watertop Farm is an open family farm next to Ballypatrick Forest. It is family orientated and proves to quite educational and exciting for all, short and tall. Attractions Pony trekking Boating Fresh-water fishing Walking Animal paddocks Sheep shearing demonstrations Paddiwagon Farm museum Lakeside tea … Read more
One of the oldest in Ireland, Ballycastle golf club was founded in 1890 as an eighteen hole course with a mixture of parkland and link holes. Although not a world class challenge the course has several spectacular views, with the first few holes bound by the Margy and Carey rivers and the remainder offer views … Read more
The main route for hiking is the Ulster Way that is designed and widely publicised with hikers in mind. My advice is to purchase a guide that details the walks including distances and expected walk time. Waymarked Walks gives loads of useful information on local walks. Hints Tough waterproof boots Waterproof clothing My Journeys I … Read more
Regional Development Minister Peter Robinson, at a ceremony in the Londonderry Arms in Carnlough, launched a new bus service that will improve public transport in the area. In the past there has been a summer service from Belfast along the coast to Coleraine that has proved popular with tourists and locals, and in the next … Read more
The recently formed Marconi Radio Group have organised a festival with a full programme of events for all the family to enjoy on August 19th 2001. The event is being held to celebrate Marconi’s achievement of sending radio signals between Rathlin and Ballycastle. Activities will kick off at 10am with a car boot sale followed … Read more
Local councilors were delighted to learn that once again Seacat will be sponsoring the County Antrim Tennis Championship later this summer. Dates National Cycle Network Arrives In less than a week the UK will officially celebrate the opening of the first 5000 miles of National Cycle Network with events nationwide including Ballycastle. On the 21st … Read more