Shane's Castle, Antrim

Name: Shane's Castle
Address: Antrim, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Antrim

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Shane's Castle, formerly Edenduffcarrick is a ruined castle near Randalstown in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, having been destroyed by fire in 1816. The castle is on the north-east shores of Lough Neagh. Built in 1345 by a member of the Clandeboy O'Neill dynasty, it was originally called Eden-duff-carrick. Shane MacBrien O'Neill changed the name to Shane's Castle in 1722. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°43'55"N, 6°16'13"W

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Antrim United Kingdom

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Shane's Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Massereene Golf Club, Antrim Castle, Antrim Library, Tobergill.

2.1 miSE
54°42'46"N • 6°13'51"W
Massereene Golf Club, Antrim
53 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
1.7 miSE
Forts and castles, Reportedly haunted
Antrim Castle, Antrim
44 min walk • Antrim Castle also known as Massereene Castle was a castle in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the banks of the Sixmilewater River. It was erected in stages between 1613 and 1662. It was destroyed by fire in 1922 and finally demolished in the 1970s.
2.4 miSE
54°42'53"N • 6°13'2"W
Antrim Library, Antrim
62 min walk • Library
5 miE
Archaeological site
Tobergill
128 min walk • Tobergill is a townland of 1,044 acres in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Lying on the western aspect of Donegore hill, it is situated in the civil parish of Donegore and the historic barony of Antrim Upper.
2.3 miNW
Town
Randalstown
60 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Randalstown is the Antrim Round Tower, a well-preserved ancient structure that dates back to the 10th century. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower to take in stunning views of the surrounding countryside and gain insight into...
3.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Moylena Ground
87 min walk • Moylena Ground is a cricket ground in Antrim, Northern Ireland and the home of Muckamore Cricket Club. In 2005, the ground hosted two List A matches in the 2005 ICC Trophy.