Why is Ballycastle called Ballycastle?

Ballycastle, means ‘town of the castle’ and is taken from the Irish name ‘Baile an Chaistil’.

Does Ballycastle have a castle?

Ballycastle Castle was a castle located at Ballycastle in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.

Who owns the Salthouse Ballycastle?

Denis McHenry, owner of the Salthouse, said a “significant investment” had been required to develop the hotel and the funding from the agency had enabled him to realise his “business ambitions”. “We hope the hotel will appeal to a wide range of visitors from Republic of lreland, Great Britain, Europe and USA.

How old is Ballycastle?

The recorded history of Ballycastle goes as far back as the third century A.D. when Cairbre Riada succeeded his father in 267 as King of Ireland and founded the Dalriada colony of Antrim. Soon after this a movement of people began between Dalriada and the Scottish mainland.

What does Bally mean in Irish?

Bally in Irish can mean but homestead or settlement and also pass or passage. Essentially it is derived from the Gaelic phrase “baile na” meaning “place of.” So, for example, Ballyjamesduff, in Cavan, is literally the place of James Duff.

What religion is Ballycastle?

47.5% of the population were male and 52.5% were female. 77.1% were from a Catholic and 19.0% were from a Protestant or other Christian background.

Is Ballycastle safe?

Despite not being patrolled by a lifeguard service the beach at Ballycastle is generally regarded as quite safe for swimming. Ballycastle is also a popular surf spot.

Does Ballygally Castle have a pool?

We do not have a swimming pool or spa in the hotel, however have a lovely beach directly outside the front of our hotel.

How big is Ballycastle?

Ballycastle is the home of the Corrymeela Community. Ballycastle had a population of 5,237 at the 2011 census. It was the seat and main settlement of the old Moyle District Council.

Is the Salthouse hotel pet friendly?

An artfully-designed boutique hotel and restaurant, dog-friendly The Salthouse Harbour Hotel in Suffolk reflects luxury and dazzles in the waterfront of Ipswich’s vibrant harbour quayside at night.

Is Ballycastle a good place to live?

Ballycastle has been named the best place to live in Northern Ireland in the Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Live 2020’ list – thanks to its ‘refreshingly salty’ air. It finished ahead of other highly-commended spots in NI, including South Belfast, and Dundrum, Hillsborough and Holywood in County Down.

Where is dunamallaght Park in Ballycastle located?

Situated on an elevated site in a mature residential area of Ballycastle, this detached three bedroom bungalow enjoys stunning views over Ballycastle town to Fairhead, Rathlin Island, the Scottish Coastline and Ballycastle bay.

Where is the Salthouse Hotel in Ballycastle?

©2021 The Salthouse 39 Dunamallaght Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6PF; Tel: +442820510000; Email: [email protected]

Where is the fort of the curse in Ballycastle?

Ballycastle may be regarded as a fairly typical Irish township, which has grown around two or three early settlements such as Dunamallaght, “the fort of the curse.” It is situated to the rear of the Star of the Sea Secondary Intermediate School.

Where is the town of Ballycastle in Ireland?

BALLYCASTLE is situated in the north-eastern corner of County Antrim on a bay midway between Kenbann Head and Fair Head. The town developed on the left bank of the river Tow, about half a mile upstream from Ballycastle Bay.