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Kinbane Castle
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Jacqueline M
June 3, 2021
Beautiful ruins and breathtaking scenery. There's a steep climb back to the car park but it's well worth the effort!
Gareth And Chelsea
December 17, 2019
Some of my favourite views. A steep walk down steps and back up again to the car park
Roisin
July 12, 2016
Gorgeous medieval castle within walking distance from Crockatinney Cottages.
Mark
September 9, 2021
great walk with amazing views.
Catherine
August 31, 2019
Looking at the ruins of Kinbane Castle now, it’s hard to imagine what it once looked like back in its previous glory. It was a two-storey castle built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, son of the Lord of Islay and Kintyre. It had a large courtyard, and even perhaps other smaller buildings around it. Kinbane Castle was besieged by British Forces in 1551 and 1555, where the castle was partially destroyed by cannon fire. - Rebuilt soon afterwards, Colla MacDonnell passed away at the castle in 1558. During another attack in the 1500s, soldiers from Carrickfergus arrived to overtake the castle. They weren’t able to immediately gain access and waited below in the hollow between the cliffs and castle. Those within the castle lit a fire on the headland to call for assistance. As help arrived, the soldiers became trapped between the hollow, with cliffs on one side and the ocean on the other. The soldiers were all killed and the hollow became known as “Lag na Sassenach” (Hollow of the English).
Looking at the ruins of Kinbane Castle now, it’s hard to imagine what it once looked like back in its previous glory. It was a two-storey castle built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, son of the Lord of Islay and Kintyre. It had a large courtyard, and even perhaps other smaller buildings around it. Kinb…
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81 Whitepark Rd
Ballycastle, Northern Ireland