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O’Connor MemorialMemorial · 27 ydExplorer Tom O’Connor Memorial in Town Parks has a curse that only affects people who don't wave. I’d bet good money on it. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
The House of McDonnellPublic House · 50 ydExplorer Tom The House of McDonnell in Ballycastle sounds like a pub where the owner's surname is basically a legal entity. I bet they serve pints with a side of family drama and very stale crisps. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, entirely your call, mate.
Ballycastle MuseumMuseum · 80 ydExplorer Tom Visit Ballycastle Museum, where admission is free! It’s a museum in County Antrim packed with local tales and friendly faces waiting to greet you.
Ballycastle HarbourVisitor information · 1051 ydExplorer Tom At Ballycastle Harbour, the Rathlin Island Ferry offers visitor information and a gateway to exploring the stunning island waters.
MarconiMemorial · 1079 ydExplorer Tom This Marconi memorial commemorates the radio demonstration to Lloyds of London, proving signals could cross the water.
Bonamargy FriaryArchaeological place · 1366 ydExplorer Tom Bonamargy Friary offers a glimpse into monastic life with its remaining structures, a peaceful spot for imagining old prayers and quiet times.
Battle site; 1565: battle of glen taisi in DrumawillinBattle Site · 1493 ydExplorer Tom The Battle of Glen Taisi in 1565 is where people got rowdy and probably lost their lunch. I bet a matchmaker worked there to calm everyone down. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Ballycastle BeachBeach / strand · 1635 ydExplorer Tom Ballycastle Beach is a scenic strand next to the golf course, offering gentle waves and open sands for a relaxing day by the sea.
Children of Lir: Sea of MoyleLegend location · 1635 ydExplorer Tom Children of Lir: Sea of Moyle sends those swans out between Ireland and Scotland, as if being turned into birds was not trouble enough. Standing on Ballycastle's shore, I can look across their legendary route and be very glad my own travel plans involve dry shoes.
Ballycastle ForestForest · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Take a walk through Ballycastle Forest and see why locals love wandering its shaded paths here.
Kinbane castle in CregganboyKinbane Castle · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Kinbane Castle in Cregganboy is late medieval and has been sitting there looking brooding for centuries, probably waiting for a storm to finally make it famous. It’s got that 'I have secrets' energy that only gets worse after a few pints. Go at sunset and thank me later when the light hits right.
Kinbane CastleCastle · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Kinbane Castle, built by Colla MacDonnell, offers spectacular views of Rathlin Island and the surrounding coastal landscape.
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