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Ballycastle

Situated on the north-east corner of Ireland, at the edge of the famous nine glens of Antrim, Ballycastle is steeped in history not only because of it's proximity with the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland but also with Rathlin Island.




A view from Ballycastle strand on an Autumn evening




Here is a list of sites concerning Ballycastle with a short description after each.  Some might be of interest to you.  First off we have personal web sites, all off which are worthy of  a visit.  Secondly I've added 'main' sites and in the third section hotels and guest houses. I've have also included miscellanious sites.
If you have one to add, please let me know.
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       Personal Websites, and all worth a visit


 Danny Carson

 Gerry McAfee

 Robert Starrs

 Mike

 P J Carson

 Dominic McAfee

 Ronan Hill


More interesting web sites


 Ballycastle Local Directory:  A great place to start your search on Ballycastle

 Moyle District Council:  Plenty information here on the local area.

 McQuillan's Gaelic Athletic Club Ballycastle:  Ist online GAC club in Co. Antrim

 Corrymeela Community:  The web site of The Corrymeela Community.

 Ballycastle Golf Club:  Great site if your into golf, not for me!

 Glens of Antrim Historical Society:  Get a lot of info here on Ballycastle and District.

 Cambeltown Ferry:  The latest information on the Ballycastle to Scotland ferry.

 North Antrim:  A well put together site, well worth a visit.

 Ballycastle Presbyterian Church:  Information on the Presbyterian Church in Ballycastle.

 Holy Trinity Church:  and other interesting things.

 Ballycastle General Guide:  If you want to be an administrator for Ballycastle go to this site.


Local Buisness.


 P J Mc Ilroy and Sons: Estate Agents Auctioneers and Valuers

 The House of McDonnell:  The site is well worth a visit, so is the pub.

 Watertop Farm:  by Sheridans, a view of the farm and you may book online.

 The Fab Kebab:  A taste of the East and the West.

 The Garage Door Company: If your looking for a garage door.

 Moyle Veterinary Supplies:  wholesale distributers  of veterinary supplies.

 Ballycastle Taxis:  Find a taxi.

 Ballycastle Library:  opening times etc.

 Chris Dallat Entertainments:  If your thinking of getting married Chris is your man for the music.


Hotels and Guest Houses


 Marine Hotel:  top hotel in Ballycastle, under new management.

 Castle Hostel:  A good view of the hostel on the Quay Road.

 Ballycastle Guest Houses and Hotels:  as the name suggests, a place to stay.

 Colliers Hall:  a lot  of work went into making this site.

 Rock Cottage: a bed and breakfast.

 Bushbane Hse, Corratavey,Cushleake Hse, Whitepark Hse.

 Ballycastle Backpackers: situated on the seafront.

 Beechwoods: A pretty good site, worth a visit, by Chris McAuley.


Miscellanious sites concerning Ballycastle, some can be interesting.


 On Ballycastle Beach: Poems by Medbh Mc Guckian.

 On Ballycastle Beach: Why not buy Medbh's book

 Marconi: Some interesting things about the wireless operator.

 Ballycastle:  as seen by World Landmarks. I must say this is worth a visit. (photos)

 Ballycastle Beach:  Zoom in - Zoom out, interesting. (photos)

 Weather Forecast:  zoom in for the weather forecast.

 Fleadh Amhran agus Rince:  Details on the Fleadh etc. in Ballycastle.

 Ballycastle Sea Front:  by Cain Web Services (photo)

 Ballycastle Marina: by Grahams, good photograph if your interested. (photo)

 Ballycastle Forest:  by DANI, they have a downloadable PDF file, Ballycastle Walks.

 River Ballycastle??:  Something about trout fishing.

 Ballycastle Harbour:  Another one for the fishermen.

 Ballycastle Museum:   Not a lot here, a few museums.

 Poor Laws Union:  Some history here. Not much.

 Blue Flag:   Minister raises the European blue flag at Ballycastle, just a thought.

 Causeway Institute of Further and Higher Education:  Learning.

 Parish of Ramoan:  shows up some of our townlands.

 Baile An Chaistil:  Ballycastle as seen by Encyclopedia Britannica.

 Ballycastle By The Sea:  an interesting little page about Ballycastle.

 A Trip To Rathlin Island?:  Timetable from Calmac Ferries.

 7 Day weather report for Ballycastle.

 Rock, Ballycastle: poem by Fiona.

 Ballycastle: by Virgin.Net .

 Ballycastle: Zoom in - Map

 Ballycastle beach wave sounds: by Ronan Hill, interesting.

 Ballycastle search: Plenty in here concerning Ballycastle