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Carrickfergus Castle,
Carrickfergus, Co Antrim |
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Carrickfergus Castle is one of Northern
Ireland’s most striking monuments
whether you approach it from land, sea,
or air. With over 800 years of history
behind it, today it is under the care of
the NIEA and is open to the public After
use as a prison in the 18th century it
was further strengthened and served as a
magazine and armoury until 1928. Cannons
from the 17th to 19th centuries are on
show in the castle, while the keep
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Dunluce Castle - Dunluce Road, Bushmills,
Co Antrim |
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Dunluce Castle,
Bushmills is sited dramatically
close to the edge of a headland, along
the North Antrim coast. Surrounded by
incredible
coastal scenery, this medieval castle
stands where an early Irish fort was
once built and where its history can be
traced back to early Christians and
Vikings. Guided tours
available.14C Castle. |
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Glenarm Castle ,
Ballymena, Co Antrim |
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Glenarm Castle and
estate is one of Northern
Ireland’s oldest. Home to the McDonnell
family, Earls of Antrim, since the early
17th century, Glenarm Castle is
currently the home of Randal, Viscount
Dunluce (son of the present Earl) and
his wife Aurora |
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Olderfleet Castle,
Larne, Co Antrim |
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Olderfleet Castle lies in the harbour
area of the city of Larne, in County
Antrim, in Northern Ireland.
Olderfleet Castle is said to have
been built by the Scottish Bisset family
in the 13th century. In 1315 Edward
Bruce, the last High King of Ireland,
landed here with his 6000-man strong
army of Scots to conquer Ireland.
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