How Ireland’s county ANTRIM got its NAME
Antrim comes from the Irish “Aontroim,” meaning “lone ridge” or “single hill,” derived from “aon” (one) and “troim” (ridge or elder…
MUSICIANS from Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Van Morrison (Singer-Songwriter, Musician) from Belfast. Born 31 August 1945. Known for albums like Astral Weeks and Moondance, Morrison’s soulful…
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HOTELS in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Luxury The Merchant Hotel (Belfast). A 5-star AA Red Star hotel in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter,…
HOLY WELLS in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
County Antrim, is home to numerous holy wells, many of which are steeped in pre-Christian…
HISTORY in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
The Gaelic naition County Antrim’s history before 1000 CE is marked by its strategic coastal…
HIKING in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Causeway Coast Way (sections around Giant’s Causeway): This iconic coastal path along the North Antrim…
HIGHEST POINT of Ireland’s county ANTRIM
The highest point in County Antrim is Trostan, standing at 550 meters (1,804 feet). Trostan…
HAUNTED PLACES in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Dunluce Castle and the Banshee’s Wail Legend: Dunluce Castle is haunted by a banshee, whose…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Graveyards: Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard (Ballymoney) A historic graveyard maintained by Ballymoney Borough Council, known…
GOLF in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Royal Portrush Golf Club: Situated on the Causeway Coast, Royal Portrush is one of the…