House of McDonnell, Ballycastle

#8 among attractions in Ballycastle

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The House of McDonnell is a traditional Irish pub in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. ()

Coordinates: 55°12'0"N, 6°15'11"W

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Ballycastle United Kingdom

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House of McDonnell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fair Head, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballintoy, Kinbane Castle.

4.6 miE
Climbing
Fair Head
119 min walk • Fair Head, located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a mecca for rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Known for its rugged beauty, this prominent headland rises 196 meters above sea level, offering some of the most challenging and exhilarating climbs in...
4.1 miNW
Bridge
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballycastle
106 min walk • The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below.
5.3 miNW
Church
Ballintoy, Ballycastle
135 min walk • Ballintoy Parish Church is the main Church of Ireland church of Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The church, located a short distance from the town, is one of the most northerly churches in the Diocese of Connor. It is a Grade-B+ listed building.
2.5 miNW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Kinbane Castle, Ballycastle
65 min walk • Kinbane Castle is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a headland between Ballycastle and Ballintoy. The name comes from the Irish for "white head", referring to the limestone of the promontory. Nowadays, the castle is largely destroyed.
0.9 miE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Bonamargy Friary, Ballycastle
23 min walk • Bonamargy Friary is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, off the Cushendall Road on the approach to Ballycastle. The name Bonamargy means ‘foot of the Margy River’, the river formed by the joining of the Cary River and Shesk Rivers.
6.8 miSW
Tree
The Dark Hedges, Ballymoney
173 min walk • The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO's popular television series Game of Thrones, which has resulted in the avenue becoming a popular tourist attraction.
0.8 miN
Forts and castles
Dunaneeny Castle, Ballycastle
21 min walk • Dunaneeny Castle is a ruined castle on the outskirts of Ballycastle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The castle was home to the chiefs of Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg and later the MacDonnells of Antrim.
5.1 miNW
Island
Sheep Island
131 min walk • Sheep Island is an uninhabited island off the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, close to Ballintoy. The island has an area of 3.5 hectares, and is located 0.5 km off the coast. It is known for its steep cliffs and rocky shores. The top of the island is domed and covered with soil. The island has a registered owner.
6 miW
Neighbourhood
White Park, County Antrim, Giant's Causeway
153 min walk • White Park, County Antrim is a townland of 170 acres in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Ballintoy and the historic barony of Cary.
0.7 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Páirc Mac Uílín
19 min walk • Páirc Mac Uílín is a Gaelic Athletic Association playing field in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is the home of the McQuillan GAC Ballycastle club, one of the most successful teams in the county.