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Glenarriff
Churches & Sacred Sites
The ruins of Ardclinis Church and Graveyard occupy a beautiful setting overlooking Red Bay in the townland and civil parish of Ardclinis
Ballycastle
Churches & Sacred Sites
Remains of Franciscan friary founded around 1500 by Rory MacQuillan. East range of cloister, gatehouse and church virtually complete except for roof. Open all year.
Coleraine
Archaeological sites
Mountsandel Wood is the earliest known settlement of man in Ireland dating to between 7600 and 7900BC. Flint tools were found here, indicating that Stone Age hunters camped here to fish salmon in the natural weir.
Loughguile
Castle / Fort
This breathtaking venue combines the opulence of 1400 acres of private grounds and lakes with an exquisitely converted castle, courtyard and extensively landscaped ruins which boast a charming walk down to the side of one of the many lakes.
Swatragh
Archaeological sites
A megalithic tomb, dating to the Neolitic or New Stone Age (2000-4000) is found in Knockoneill. It gets its name from the semi-circular forecourt of upright stones that lead to a gallery.
Dunloy
Archaeological sites
A Neolithic court tomb dating from c.4000-2000BC. It is named after the Dooey family who granted the site into state care. Open all year.
Dungiven
Abbey / Priory
Augustinian priory with a 15th-century tomb of Cooey-na-Gall, an O'Cahan chief, who died in 1385.
Limavady
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Opened in 1842, the Limavady Union Workhouse is reported to be one of the best preserved buildings of its type in the whole of Ireland.
Cushendun
Arts Centre
The beautifully restored Old Church Centre offers arts & heritage events, exhibitions, wedding ceremonies and venue hire. We also provide tourist information on the rich cultural heritage of the building, Cushendun and the Glens.
Ballykelly
Churches & Sacred Sites
The ancient ruins of Tamlaght Finlagan Church and Graveyard are reputed to be the remains of an abbey founded by Columba in 585 AD. The remains of a Round Tower adjacent are said to have acted as a refuge from raiders.
Dungiven
Churches & Sacred Sites
Bovevagh parish church was established in the late Middle Ages on the site of an early monastery, said to have been founded by Colm Cille in 557. Adamnan, Coolm Cille's biographer was reputedly patron here.
Magilligan
Churches & Sacred Sites
An inscribed stone cross at Duncrun marks the site of St Patrick's Monastery and the Roman Catholic church there is dedicated to St Aidan (C6) whose tomb stands near the old church ruins.
Limavady
Churches & Sacred Sites
Small village on the main route from Limavady to Derry, Greysteel hosts The Vale Centre, which boasts both excellent recreational facilities and retail units in a charming courtyard setting. Nearby Faughanvale Old Church, dating from the ...
Ballintoy
The National Trust
Carrick-a-Rede one of Northern Ireland’s most loved attractions, cared for by the National Trust. Enjoy the stunning views along the Causeway Coastal Route; known for its incredible scenery and natural beauty.
Ballymoney
Churches & Sacred Sites
A striking local landmark, the church tower is the oldest structure in Ballymoney. An ecclesiastical site from early times, this church was built in 1637 by Sir Randall MacDonald on the site of an earlier building. Listed building.
Bushmills
Historic Site
Dunluce Castle is located dramatically close to a headland that plunges straight into the sea, along the North County Antrim coast.
Cushendall
Churches & Sacred Sites
Located one mile from Cushendall are the delightful ruins of a 13th century Franciscan foundation. Chief burial place of the MacDonnell's after Bonamargy which has been built at least three times and served as a parish church.
Ballymoney
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
This burial ground is the site of the ruins of the old parish church which was completed in 1637. The graveyard holds over 400 headstones, the oldest dating to 1610.
Castlerock
The National Trust
Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. Awe inspiring views, colourful gardens and woodland walks.
Limavady
Tower
A well preserved Martello Tower at Magilligan Point, an important historical site in Northern Ireland, built during the Napeolonic Wars marks the entrance to Lough Foyle.