Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle. Dating of c.1500 for the earliest parts of the castle on the rock promontory by the MacQuillan family. Dunluce was then taken by the MacDonnells in the 1550s, who initiated several phases of expansion and remodeling during the late C16th. Principal fortress of the McDonnells, chiefs of Antrim. Abandoned after the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Scheduled Monument. SMR Number ANT 002:003 DSC_0137p1

The Antrim Coast and the Giant's Causeway

August 10th 2017
A port call in Belfast provided the opportunity to see a bit of Northern Ireland. The region appeared peaceful now, after so many years of factional strife. We selected another Paddywagon Tours excursion as our port tour at Belfast. Our first stop out of Belfast was at the Dark Hedges. The Dark Hedges is a line of 18th century Beech Trees along Bregnagh Road in County Antrim. They are very mysteri ... read more

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