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holiday cottages in Antrim
Antrim is a town steeped in
history with many notable buildings, churches and places of
interest.
It is also the main shopping area within the Borough.
Few places are as pleasantly situated as
Crumlin with features such as its Clock Tower.
The bustling village of Randalstown
boasts a beautiful Tudor-style gateway, the entrance to Shane's
Castle Estate and a magnificent viaduct spanning the River Main. The
village is well remembered for its historic links with both the
linen and iron industries.
Templepatrick is a popular and
growing residential area. Castle Upton Estate sits in the heart of
the village and is a constant reminder of its historic past.
The ancient town of Toomebridge
is best known for the catching and processing of the Lough Neagh
eels, which are exported to markets all over the world.
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Lough Neagh
Covering 383 square kilometres, Lough Neagh is the largest
freshwater lake in the British Isles and is one of the earliest
known inland sites of prehistoric man in Ireland. It is generally
shallow with an average depth in the general body of the Lough of 9
metres (30 feet). The area around Lough Neagh is one of the most
important bird habitats in Western Europe. A haven for wildlife and
home to a wealth of flora and fauna, Lough Neagh provides a unique
and valuable natural resource, offering a very productive
eco-system, which supports thousands of wildfowl and a large-scale
eel fishing industry.
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Shane's Castle is the family
seat of the O'Neills of Clanaboy. The Demesne is one of the most
beautiful and well maintained in Ireland. Although the Castle has
been in ruins since the fire of 1816, the remaining structure,
including a unique Camellia House, is a striking feature on the
landscape.
Clementsmount Fun Farm is
conveniently positioned close to Nutts Corner roundabout off the
A26. It offers an extensive range of activities for all the family
including cuddle bunnies, lambs, baby goats, chinchillas, pony
rides, pedal go-karts, crazy golf, trim trail, indoor soft play,
sand diggers and more. There is a tearoom and a souvenir shop on
site as well. Parties, school tours, clubs and community groups are
catered for.
Junction One International Outlet is a unique shopping
environment with 70 individual outlets. Housing high street giants
such as Next, Marks & Spencer and Nike, as well as designer brands
and international market leaders, all offer discounts of up to 60%
every day of the year.
Based on the long established transatlantic concept of international
outlet centres, Junction One offers surpluses, overruns, samples and
previous seasons' stock providing the ideal opportunity to buy
famous brands at genuine savings on high street prices.
There is an excellent range of coffee houses and restaurants, and if
you fancy some stress free shopping, why not drop the kids off at
Adventure Island indoor play area which offers supervised childcare
facilities?
With over 3,000 free car parking spaces, easy access and open 7 days
a week, Junction One really is well worth a visit.
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Pogue's Entry Historical Cottage
This historic corner of 18th century Antrim contains the childhood
home of Alexander Irvine, who became a missionary in New York's
Bowery and eventually pastor of the Church of the Ascension on Fifth
Avenue. His book "My Lady of The Chimney Corner" recalls his boyhood
years in Pogue’s Entry and describes the lives of Irish country folk
during the post-famine days. The cottage is preserved in its
original state as a tribute to Dr Irvine and a memorial park is
located at the junction of Castle Way and Church Street. The buzz of
cottage industry has made a welcome return to Pogue's Entry. Visit
the resident ceramicist and watch him at work at his own on-site
kiln, the only one of its kind in Ireland or perhaps take part in
one of his ceramics workshops.
Ram's Island is located approximately one mile offshore from
Lennymore Bay and Sandy Bay on the eastern shore of Lough Neagh. It
is nearly one mile long by a quarter of a mile wide and is the
largest island on Lough Neagh. Notable features of the island are a
round tower and the ruins of the O'Neills' 19th century summerhouse.
Its remote wilderness and lost in time qualities make Ram's Island a
pleasant and attractive place to visit. A ferry service is available
to take visitors to the island and around Lough Neagh.
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