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{{Infobox Irish Place| name = County Antrim |
gaeilge = Contae Aontroma |
crest image = Antrim arms.svg |
map image = CountyAntrim.png{{!-->200px |
area = 2,844 km² |
county town = [Antrim, County Antrim |
population = 566,000{{Fact|date=February 2007--> |
census yr = est.|
province = [Ulster |
|-->
County Antrim (
Contae Aontroma in Irish language) is one of the six counties that form Northern Ireland. It is the 9th largest of the 32 traditional counties of Ireland of
Ireland in terms of area, and 2nd in terms of population behind County Dublin. It is situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, in the province of
Ulster. It is bounded north and east by the narrow seas separating Northern Ireland from
Scotland, the
Atlantic Ocean and
Irish Sea, south by
Belfast Lough and the
River Lagan dividing it from
County Down, south-west by
Lough Neagh, dividing it from
County Armagh and County Tyrone, and west by County Londonderry, the boundary with which is the
River Bann. Covering an area of
1 E9 m², it has a population of approximately 566,000, most of them in and around the
Belfast area.
The
Glens of Antrim offer isolated rugged landscapes, the Giant's Causeway is a unique landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage site,
Bushmills produces legendary whiskey, and
Portrush is a popular nightlife zone. The majority of the capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast, is also in County Antrim, with the remainder being in County Down.
Geology
A large portion of the county is hilly, especially in the east, where the highest elevations are attained, though these are nowhere great. The range runs north and south, and, following this direction the highest points are Knocklayd (1,695 feet), Slieveanorra (1,676 feet), Trostan (1,817 feet), Slemish (1,457 feet) and Divis (1,567 feet). The inland slope is gradual, but on the northern shore the range terminates in abrupt and almost perpendicular declivities, and here, consequently, some of the finest coast scenery in the world is found, widely differing, with its unbroken lines of cliffs, from the indented coast-line of the west. The most remarkable cliffs are those formed of perpendicular basaltic columns, extending for many miles, and most strikingly displayed in Fair Head and the celebrated
Giant's Causeway. From the eastern coast the hills rise instantly but less abruptly, and the indentations are wider and deeper. On both coasts there are several resort towns, including Portrush (with well-known golf links),
Portballintrae and Ballycastle; on the east Cushendun,
Cushendall and Milltown on Red Bay,
Carnlough and Glenarm,
Larne, and Whitehead, Northern Ireland on Belfast Lough. All are somewhat exposed to the easterly winds prevalent in spring. The only island of size is
Rathlin Island, off Ballycastle, 6½ miles in length by 1½ in breadth, 7 miles from the coast, and of similar basaltic and limestone formation to that of the mainland. It is partially arable, and supports a small population.
Islandmagee is in fact a peninsula separating Larne Lough from the North Channel.
The valleys of the Bann and Lagan, with the intervening shores of Lough Neagh, form the fertile lowlands. These two rivers, both rising in County Down, are the only ones of importance. The latter flows to Belfast Lough, the former drains Lough Neagh, which is fed by a number of smaller streams. The fisheries of the Bann and of Lough Neagh (especially for salmon and eels) are of value both commercially and to sportsmen, the small town of
Toome, at the outflow of the river, being the centre. Immediately below this point lies Lough Beg, the "Small Lake," about 15 feet lower than Lough Neagh.
Transport
County Antrim has a number of important air, rail and sea links.
Air
Northern Ireland's main Airport, Belfast International Airport, at Aldergrove is in County Antrim. Belfast International shares its runways with the Royal Air Force base RAF Aldergrove, which otherwise has its own facilities. It is the fifth largest regional air cargo centre in the UK. There are regular services to
Great Britain,
Europe and
North America.
(The region is also served by George Best Belfast City Airport, two kilometres east of Belfast
Belfast City Centre on the Co. Down side of the city, which was renamed in 2006 in honour of
Association Football George Best.)
Rail
The main
Translink (Northern Ireland) Northern Ireland Railways routes are the major line between Belfast, Antrim, Ballymena,
Coleraine and Derry, Belfast to
Carrickfergus and Larne, the port for
Stranraer in Scotland and Coleraine to Portrush.
See Also:
- :Category:Railway stations in Antrim
Sea
Two of Northern Ireland's main ports are in County Antrim, Larne and
Belfast.
Ferries sail from Larne Harbour to destinations including
Cairnryan and Troon in Scotland, and
Fleetwood in England.
The Port of Belfast is Northern Ireland's principal maritime gateway, serving the Northern Ireland economy and increasingly that of the Republic of Ireland. It is a major centre of industry and commerce and has become established as the focus of logistics activity for Northern Ireland. Around two thirds of Northern Ireland's seaborne trade, and a quarter of that for Ireland as a whole, is handled at the port which receives over 9000 vessels each year.
Population
The population of County Antrim is 566,000 (estimate).
Religion
Presbyterian Church in Ireland is the largest religious denomination, followed by
Church of Ireland.
Administration
The traditional county town is
Antrim, County Antrim. More recently, Ballymena was the seat of county government. (The counties of Northern Ireland ceased to be administrative entities in the
1970s, with the reorganization of local government.)
In Northern Ireland the county structure is no longer used in local government. Northern Ireland is split into
Districts of Northern Ireland. Those in County Antrim are administered by the following nine councils:
The county contains all of 5
Parliament of the United Kingdom constituencies:
Parts of the following constituencies are also in County Antrim:
Settlements
The principal towns are
Antrim, County Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney,
Carrickfergus,
Larne and Portrush.
Belfast and
Lisburn are split between County Antrim and
County Down. Ballyclare, Bushmills,
Crumlin, County Antrim, Portglenone and Randalstown are among the lesser towns. Belfast and Larne are the chief ports.
See Also:
History
At what date the county of Antrim was formed is not known, but it appears that a certain district bore this name before the reign of Edward II of England (early 14th century), and when the shiring of Ulster was undertaken by Sir
John Perrot in the
16th century, Antrim and Down were already recognized divisions, in contradistinction to the remainder of the province. The earliest known inhabitants were of
Celt origin, and the names of the
townlands or subdivisions, supposed to have been made in the 13th century, are all of Gaelic derivation. Antrim was exposed to the inroads of the Danes, and also of the northern Scots, who ultimately effected permanent settlements.In ancient times, it was inhabited by a Celtic people called the Darini. In the early Middle Ages, southern County Antrim was part of the Kingdom of Ulidia, ruled by the Dál Fiatach clans O'Haughey/O'Hoey and MacDonlevy/McDunlavey; the north was part of Dal Riada, which stretched into western Scotland over the Irish Sea. Dal Riada was ruled by the O'Lynch clan, who were vassals of the Ulidians. Besides the Ulidians and Dal Riada, there were the Dal nAraide of lower County Antrim, and the Cruithne, who were not Gaelic Celts but Picts. In the late Middle Ages, it was divided into three parts: northern Clandeboy, the Glynnes and the Route. The Cambro-Norman MacQuillans were powerful in the Route. A branch of the O'Neills of Tyrone migrated to Clandeboy in the 1300s, and ruled it for a time. Their family was called O'Neill Clannaboy. A galloglass sept, the MacDonnells, became the most powerful in the Glynnes in the 1400s.
Antrim is divided into 16 baronies. Lower Antrim, part of Lower Clandeboy, was settled by the sept O'Flynn/O'Lynn. Upper Antrim, part of Lower Clandeboy, was the home of the O'Keevans. Belfast was part of Lower Clandeboy and was held by the O'Neill-Clannaboys. Lower Belfast, Upper Belfast, and Carrickfergus were also part of Lower Clandeboy. Cary was part of the Glynnes; ruled originally by the O'Quinn sept, the MacDonnell galloglasses from Scotland took power here in the late Middle Ages and some of the O'Haras also migrated from Connaught. Upper and Lower Dunluce were part of the Route, and were ruled by the MacQuillans. Upper and Lower Glenarm was ruled by the O'Flynn/O'Lynn sept, considered part of the Glynns. In addition to that sept and that of O'Quinn, both of which were native, the Scottish gallowglass septs of MacKeown, MacAlister, and MacGee, are found there. Kilconway was originally O'Flynn/O'Lynn territory, but was held by the MacQuillans as part of the Route, and later by the gallowglass sept of MacNeill. Lower Massereene was part of Lower Clandeboy and was ruled by the O'Flynns and the O'Heircs. Upper Massereene was part of Lower Clandeboy, ruled by the O'Heircs. Upper and Lower Toome, part of the Route, were O'Flynn/O'Lynn territory. Misc was first ruled by the MacQuillans. Later, the Scottish gallowglass MacDonnells and MacAlisters invaded. The MacDonnells were a branch of the Scottish Clan MacDonald; the MacAlisters traced their origin back to the Irish Colla Uais, eldest of the Three Collas.Islandmagee had, besides antiquarian remains, a notoriety as a home of witchcraft, and was the scene of an act of reprisal against the Catholic population during the
Irish Rebellion of 1641 for the massacre of Protestantism, by the Scottish
Covenanter soldiery of Carrickfergus.
Historic Monuments
The antiquities of the county consist of
cairns, mounts or forts, remains of ecclesiastical and military structures, and
round towers. The principal cairns are: one on Colin mountain, near Lisburn; one on
Slieve True, near Carrickfergus; and two on Colinward. The cromlechs most worthy of notice are: one near Cairngrainey, to the north-east of the old road from Belfast to Templepatrick; the large cromlech at Mount Druid, near Ballintoy; and one at the northern extremity of Islandmagee. The mounts, forts and entrenchments are very numerous.
There are three round towers: one at Antrim, one at
Armoy, and one on
Ram Island in Lough Neagh, only that at Antrim being perfect. There are some remains of the ecclesiastic establishments at
Bonamargy, where the earls of Antrim are buried, Kells, County Antrim, Glenarm, Glynn, Muckamore and Whiteabbey.
The noble castle of Carrickfergus is the only one in perfect preservation. There are, however, remains of other ancient castles, as
Olderfleet, Cam's, Shane's, Glenarm, Garron Tower and Red Bay, but the most interesting of all is Dunluce Castle, remarkable for its great extent and romantic situation.
The UNESCO
World Heritage Site, the
Giant's Causeway, is in Antrim.
See Also:
- :category:Castles in County Antrim
Saint Patrick
Slemish, about 8 miles east of Ballymena, is notable as being the scene of St Patrick's early life. According to tradition
Saint Patrick was a slave for seven years, near the hill of Slemish, until he escaped back to Great Britain.
Linen
Linen manufacturing was previously an important industry in the County. At the time Ireland produced a large mount of flax. Cotton-spinning by Spinning jenny was first introduced by to Belfast by industrialists Robert Joy and Thomas M'Cabe in
1777; an Twenty-three years later it was estimated that more than 27,000 people were employed in the industry within 10 miles of Belfast. Women were employed in the working of patterns on muslin.
Notable residents
- James Adair (historian), (1709-1783), born in County Antrim, explorer, trader, and historian
- John Bodkin Adams, (1899-1983), general practitioner born in Randalstown and suspected of killing 163 patients while practising in Eastbourne, England.Cullen, Pamela V., "A Stranger in Blood: The Case Files on Dr John Bodkin Adams", London, Elliott & Thompson, 2006, ISBN 1-904027-19-9
- William Arthur (clergyman), (1797-1875), born in Ballymena, noted antiquitarian and Baptist clergyman in the United States.
- Eva McGown, (1883-1972), chorister, pioneer, and hostess in Alaska
- John O'Kane Murray, (1847-1885), born in Antrim, physician and noted author.
Flora and Fauna
Flora
Records of the seaweeds of Co. Antrim were brought together and published in 1907 by J. Adams
Adams, J. 1907. The Seaweeds of the Antrim Coast.
Scient. Pap. Ulster Fish. Biol. Ass. Vol.1: 29 - 37 who notes that the list contains 211 species. Batter's list, of 1902,
Batters, E.A.L. 1902. A catalogue of the British marine algae being a list of all the species of seaweed known to occur on the shores of the British Islands, with the localities where they are found.
J. Bot., Lond. 40 (suppl.): (2) + 107. contained 747 species from the
British Isles and Channel Islands.
See Also:
References
External links
- County Antrim in 1900
- Castle FM - County Antrim Radio Station
- The Northern Ireland Guide: For information and reviews for locals and tourists alike
- Local Antrim Guide
{{Infobox Irish Place| name = County Antrim |
gaeilge = Contae Aontroma |
crest image = Antrim arms.svg |
map image = CountyAntrim.png{{!-->200px |
area = 2,844 km² |
county town = [Antrim, County Antrim |
population = 566,000{{Fact|date=February 2007--> |
census yr = est.|
province = [Ulster |
|-->
County Antrim (
Contae Aontroma in Irish language) is one of the six counties that form Northern Ireland. It is the 9th largest of the 32 traditional
counties of Ireland of Ireland in terms of area, and 2nd in terms of population behind County Dublin. It is situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, in the province of
Ulster. It is bounded north and east by the narrow seas separating Northern Ireland from
Scotland, the Atlantic Ocean and
Irish Sea, south by
Belfast Lough and the River Lagan dividing it from County Down, south-west by
Lough Neagh, dividing it from County Armagh and County Tyrone, and west by
County Londonderry, the boundary with which is the River Bann. Covering an area of
1 E9 m², it has a population of approximately 566,000, most of them in and around the
Belfast area.
The Glens of Antrim offer isolated rugged landscapes, the Giant's Causeway is a unique landscape and a UNESCO
World Heritage site,
Bushmills produces legendary whiskey, and
Portrush is a popular nightlife zone. The majority of the capital city of Northern Ireland,
Belfast, is also in County Antrim, with the remainder being in County Down.
Geology
A large portion of the county is hilly, especially in the east, where the highest elevations are attained, though these are nowhere great. The range runs north and south, and, following this direction the highest points are Knocklayd (1,695 feet), Slieveanorra (1,676 feet), Trostan (1,817 feet), Slemish (1,457 feet) and Divis (1,567 feet). The inland slope is gradual, but on the northern shore the range terminates in abrupt and almost perpendicular declivities, and here, consequently, some of the finest coast scenery in the world is found, widely differing, with its unbroken lines of cliffs, from the indented coast-line of the west. The most remarkable cliffs are those formed of perpendicular basaltic columns, extending for many miles, and most strikingly displayed in Fair Head and the celebrated Giant's Causeway. From the eastern coast the hills rise instantly but less abruptly, and the indentations are wider and deeper. On both coasts there are several resort towns, including Portrush (with well-known golf links),
Portballintrae and Ballycastle; on the east
Cushendun,
Cushendall and Milltown on Red Bay, Carnlough and
Glenarm, Larne, and Whitehead, Northern Ireland on Belfast Lough. All are somewhat exposed to the easterly winds prevalent in spring. The only island of size is Rathlin Island, off Ballycastle, 6½ miles in length by 1½ in breadth, 7 miles from the coast, and of similar basaltic and limestone formation to that of the mainland. It is partially arable, and supports a small population. Islandmagee is in fact a peninsula separating
Larne Lough from the North Channel.
The valleys of the Bann and Lagan, with the intervening shores of Lough Neagh, form the fertile lowlands. These two rivers, both rising in County Down, are the only ones of importance. The latter flows to Belfast Lough, the former drains Lough Neagh, which is fed by a number of smaller streams. The fisheries of the Bann and of Lough Neagh (especially for salmon and
eels) are of value both commercially and to sportsmen, the small town of
Toome, at the outflow of the river, being the centre. Immediately below this point lies Lough Beg, the "Small Lake," about 15 feet lower than Lough Neagh.
Transport
County Antrim has a number of important air, rail and sea links.
Air
Northern Ireland's main Airport, Belfast International Airport, at Aldergrove is in County Antrim. Belfast International shares its runways with the
Royal Air Force base RAF Aldergrove, which otherwise has its own facilities. It is the fifth largest regional air cargo centre in the UK. There are regular services to Great Britain, Europe and
North America.
(The region is also served by
George Best Belfast City Airport, two kilometres east of Belfast
Belfast City Centre on the Co. Down side of the city, which was renamed in 2006 in honour of Association Football
George Best.)
Rail
The main
Translink (Northern Ireland) Northern Ireland Railways routes are the major line between Belfast, Antrim,
Ballymena,
Coleraine and Derry, Belfast to
Carrickfergus and Larne, the port for
Stranraer in Scotland and Coleraine to Portrush.
See Also:
Sea
Two of Northern Ireland's main ports are in County Antrim,
Larne and Belfast.
Ferries sail from Larne Harbour to destinations including
Cairnryan and Troon in Scotland, and
Fleetwood in England.
The Port of Belfast is Northern Ireland's principal maritime gateway, serving the Northern Ireland economy and increasingly that of the Republic of Ireland. It is a major centre of industry and commerce and has become established as the focus of logistics activity for Northern Ireland. Around two thirds of Northern Ireland's seaborne trade, and a quarter of that for Ireland as a whole, is handled at the port which receives over 9000 vessels each year.
Population
The population of County Antrim is 566,000 (estimate).
Religion
Presbyterian Church in Ireland is the largest religious denomination, followed by Church of Ireland.
Administration
The traditional county town is
Antrim, County Antrim. More recently, Ballymena was the seat of county government. (The counties of Northern Ireland ceased to be administrative entities in the
1970s, with the reorganization of local government.)
In Northern Ireland the county structure is no longer used in local government. Northern Ireland is split into Districts of Northern Ireland. Those in County Antrim are administered by the following nine councils:
- Antrim Borough Council
- Ballymena Borough Council
- Ballymoney Borough Council
- Belfast City Council
- Carrickfergus Borough Council
- Larne Borough Council
- Lisburn City Council
- Moyle District Council
- Newtownabbey Borough Council
The county contains all of 5 Parliament of the United Kingdom constituencies:
- Belfast North (UK Parliament constituency)
- Belfast West (UK Parliament constituency)
- East Antrim (UK Parliament constituency)
- North Antrim (UK Parliament constituency)
- South Antrim (UK Parliament constituency)
Parts of the following constituencies are also in County Antrim:
Settlements
The principal towns are Antrim, County Antrim, Ballymena,
Ballymoney,
Carrickfergus, Larne and
Portrush.
Belfast and Lisburn are split between County Antrim and
County Down.
Ballyclare, Bushmills, Crumlin, County Antrim,
Portglenone and Randalstown are among the lesser towns. Belfast and Larne are the chief ports.
See Also:
History
At what date the county of Antrim was formed is not known, but it appears that a certain district bore this name before the reign of Edward II of England (early
14th century), and when the shiring of Ulster was undertaken by Sir John Perrot in the 16th century, Antrim and Down were already recognized divisions, in contradistinction to the remainder of the province. The earliest known inhabitants were of
Celt origin, and the names of the townlands or subdivisions, supposed to have been made in the
13th century, are all of Gaelic derivation. Antrim was exposed to the inroads of the Danes, and also of the northern Scots, who ultimately effected permanent settlements.In ancient times, it was inhabited by a Celtic people called the Darini. In the early Middle Ages, southern County Antrim was part of the Kingdom of Ulidia, ruled by the Dál Fiatach clans O'Haughey/O'Hoey and MacDonlevy/McDunlavey; the north was part of Dal Riada, which stretched into western Scotland over the Irish Sea. Dal Riada was ruled by the O'Lynch clan, who were vassals of the Ulidians. Besides the Ulidians and Dal Riada, there were the Dal nAraide of lower County Antrim, and the Cruithne, who were not Gaelic Celts but Picts. In the late Middle Ages, it was divided into three parts: northern Clandeboy, the Glynnes and the Route. The Cambro-Norman MacQuillans were powerful in the Route. A branch of the O'Neills of Tyrone migrated to Clandeboy in the 1300s, and ruled it for a time. Their family was called O'Neill Clannaboy. A galloglass sept, the MacDonnells, became the most powerful in the Glynnes in the 1400s.
Antrim is divided into 16 baronies. Lower Antrim, part of Lower Clandeboy, was settled by the sept O'Flynn/O'Lynn. Upper Antrim, part of Lower Clandeboy, was the home of the O'Keevans. Belfast was part of Lower Clandeboy and was held by the O'Neill-Clannaboys. Lower Belfast, Upper Belfast, and Carrickfergus were also part of Lower Clandeboy. Cary was part of the Glynnes; ruled originally by the O'Quinn sept, the MacDonnell galloglasses from Scotland took power here in the late Middle Ages and some of the O'Haras also migrated from Connaught. Upper and Lower Dunluce were part of the Route, and were ruled by the MacQuillans. Upper and Lower Glenarm was ruled by the O'Flynn/O'Lynn sept, considered part of the Glynns. In addition to that sept and that of O'Quinn, both of which were native, the Scottish gallowglass septs of MacKeown, MacAlister, and MacGee, are found there. Kilconway was originally O'Flynn/O'Lynn territory, but was held by the MacQuillans as part of the Route, and later by the gallowglass sept of MacNeill. Lower Massereene was part of Lower Clandeboy and was ruled by the O'Flynns and the O'Heircs. Upper Massereene was part of Lower Clandeboy, ruled by the O'Heircs. Upper and Lower Toome, part of the Route, were O'Flynn/O'Lynn territory. Misc was first ruled by the MacQuillans. Later, the Scottish gallowglass MacDonnells and MacAlisters invaded. The MacDonnells were a branch of the Scottish Clan MacDonald; the MacAlisters traced their origin back to the Irish Colla Uais, eldest of the Three Collas.Islandmagee had, besides antiquarian remains, a notoriety as a home of witchcraft, and was the scene of an act of reprisal against the Catholic population during the Irish Rebellion of 1641 for the massacre of
Protestantism, by the Scottish
Covenanter soldiery of Carrickfergus.
Historic Monuments
The antiquities of the county consist of
cairns, mounts or forts, remains of ecclesiastical and military structures, and
round towers. The principal cairns are: one on Colin mountain, near Lisburn; one on
Slieve True, near Carrickfergus; and two on Colinward. The
cromlechs most worthy of notice are: one near
Cairngrainey, to the north-east of the old road from Belfast to
Templepatrick; the large cromlech at Mount Druid, near
Ballintoy; and one at the northern extremity of Islandmagee. The mounts, forts and entrenchments are very numerous.
There are three round towers: one at Antrim, one at
Armoy, and one on
Ram Island in Lough Neagh, only that at Antrim being perfect. There are some remains of the ecclesiastic establishments at Bonamargy, where the earls of Antrim are buried, Kells, County Antrim, Glenarm,
Glynn,
Muckamore and Whiteabbey.
The noble castle of Carrickfergus is the only one in perfect preservation. There are, however, remains of other ancient castles, as Olderfleet, Cam's, Shane's, Glenarm, Garron Tower and Red Bay, but the most interesting of all is
Dunluce Castle, remarkable for its great extent and romantic situation.
The
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant's Causeway, is in Antrim.
See Also:
Saint Patrick
Slemish, about 8 miles east of Ballymena, is notable as being the scene of St Patrick's early life. According to tradition Saint Patrick was a slave for seven years, near the hill of Slemish, until he escaped back to Great Britain.
Linen
Linen manufacturing was previously an important industry in the County. At the time Ireland produced a large mount of
flax. Cotton-spinning by Spinning jenny was first introduced by to Belfast by industrialists Robert Joy and Thomas M'Cabe in
1777; an Twenty-three years later it was estimated that more than 27,000 people were employed in the industry within 10 miles of Belfast. Women were employed in the working of patterns on muslin.
Notable residents
- James Adair (historian), (1709-1783), born in County Antrim, explorer, trader, and historian
- John Bodkin Adams, (1899-1983), general practitioner born in Randalstown and suspected of killing 163 patients while practising in Eastbourne, England.Cullen, Pamela V., "A Stranger in Blood: The Case Files on Dr John Bodkin Adams", London, Elliott & Thompson, 2006, ISBN 1-904027-19-9
- William Arthur (clergyman), (1797-1875), born in Ballymena, noted antiquitarian and Baptist clergyman in the United States.
- Eva McGown, (1883-1972), chorister, pioneer, and hostess in Alaska
- John O'Kane Murray, (1847-1885), born in Antrim, physician and noted author.
Flora and Fauna
Flora
Records of the
seaweeds of Co. Antrim were brought together and published in 1907 by J. Adams
Adams, J. 1907. The Seaweeds of the Antrim Coast.
Scient. Pap. Ulster Fish. Biol. Ass. Vol.1: 29 - 37 who notes that the list contains 211 species. Batter's list, of 1902,
Batters, E.A.L. 1902. A catalogue of the British marine algae being a list of all the species of seaweed known to occur on the shores of the British Islands, with the localities where they are found.
J. Bot., Lond. 40 (suppl.): (2) + 107. contained 747 species from the
British Isles and
Channel Islands.
See Also:
References
External links
- County Antrim in 1900
- Castle FM - County Antrim Radio Station
- The Northern Ireland Guide: For information and reviews for locals and tourists alike
- Local Antrim Guide
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Guide to Ballycastle on the north coast of County Antrim ... Ballycastle is situated on the north coast of County Antrim. One of the gateways to the Glens of Antrim and the ...
County Antrim - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
County Antrim (Contae Aontroma or simply Aontroim in Irish) is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, and one of nine counties that historically and geographically ...
County Antrim Telephone Directory
County Antrim local listings for everything from local emergency services to where to take the kids on family outings, from doctors and sports clubs to plumbers and car parks.
Dunluce Centre, Portrush, County Antrim
Dunluce Centre, Portrush, County Antrim - family entertainment complex with thrills and enjoyment for all the family