The lively market town and port of BALLYCASTLE sits at the mouth of the two northernmost Antrim glens, Glenshesk ("barren glen") and Glentaisie ("Taise's glen"), and makes a pleasant base for exploring the Causeway Coast or the glens themselves, especially if you find yourself passing through at the time of the Fleadh Amhrán agus Rince three-day music and dance festival in June or the Ould Lammas Fair held on the last Monday and Tuesday in August. This last event is more than just a tourist promotion: Ireland's oldest fair, it dates from 1606 when the MacDonnells first … more »
Ballycastle is situated in the north-eastern corner of County Antrim... more »