Cushendall or Bun Abhann Dalla (from the Irish: Cois Abhann Dalla meaning "foot of the River Dall")is a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated on the A2 coast road midway between Larne and Portrush, and lies within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is found at the meeting point of three of the Glens of Antrim: Glenaan, Glenballyemon and Glencorp. This part of the Northern Ireland coastline is separated from Scotland by the North Channel, the Mull of Kintyre is 16 miles away. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 1,241 people. 98% of these people are Catholic. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Statistics Province: Ulster County Town: Antrim Area: 2,844 km² Population (est. ... Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... The A2 is a major road in Northern Ireland. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ... The 70,600 hectares of the Antrim Coast and Glens was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1988[1] The designation takes in the coastline from Ballycastle in the north to Larne in the south of County Antrim, and includes Rathlin Island. ... An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is an area of countryside with significant landscape value in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, that has been specially designated by the Countryside Agency on behalf of the United Kingdom government. ... The Glens of Antrim, or, simply, the Glens, is a region of County Antrim comprised of nine glens, or valleys, that radiate inward from the coast towards Lough Neagh. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic)1 Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II... The North Channel is the stretch of water which separates Ireland from Scotland. ... The Mull of Kintyre refers to the most southwesterly section of the long Kintyre Peninsula in southwestern Scotland. ... UK Census 2001 logo A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001. ...

Much of the historic character of the 19th century settlement on the north bank of the River Dall remains. Consequently, in 1973 it was designated as only the second Conservation Area in Northern Ireland, and includes the largely intact Irish Georgian buildings of the town’s four original streets. Cushendall lies in the shadow of the table topped Lurigethan Mountain and is also known for its traditional Irish music sessions and friendly pubs. Each August Cushendall hosts the Heart Of The Glens festival, which holds the record for Irelands longest street "Waves of Tory". The recent festival has been running for the last 17 years and the 2007 festival runs from 4th-12th August. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Places of interest

• The Curfew Tower in the centre of the village was built by then landlord of the village, Francis Turnley, in 1817, to confine riotous prisoners. Dan McBride, an army pensioner, was given the job of permanent garrison and was armed with one musket, a bayonet, a brace of pistols and a thirteen-feet-long pike. The tower is now owned by former musician Bill Drummond.

• Ossian's Grave, off the main Cushendall to Ballymoney road, is a megalithic court cairn on a hillside in Lubitavish, near the Glenann River. It is believed to be the burial place of Ossian - the Celtic Warrior Poet. A stone cairn was erected here in 1989 in memory of John Hewitt, the poet of the Glens.

• The ruins of Layde Church, one of the oldest and most important historical sites in the Glens are situated on the coast road between Cushendall and Cushendun. The exact origins of the site are unknown but it probably began life as a holy place in the Iron Age or before. It was in ruins in 1622 but rebuilt about 1696 and remained the site of Protestant worship until the 1800s.

• Red Bay Castle, situated between the villages of Cushendall and Waterfoot. Built by the Bisset family in the 14th century and later occupied by the MacDonnells, one of the outposts of the kingdom of Dalriada.

• Glenariff Forest Park, 10 miles inland from Cushendall, covers an area of 1185 hectares. In the park are two small rivers containing spectacular waterfalls, tranquil pools and stretches of fast flowing water tumbling through rocky gorges. There is a café, toilets and an exhibition centre. Four way-marked trails of varying length (1-9 Km) wind through the forest leading you into some of the park’s wooded areas. One follows the Glenariff River with its famous waterfalls and passes through the National Nature Reserve.

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Sport

• Hurling: Ruairi Óg CLG

Currently both Antrim and Ulster champions.

Rauri Og CLG has a very proud history, the club was founded in 1906 and plays its home matches at Pairc Mhuire in Cushendall, senior success has been mirrored in under-age competitions as well.

In the year 2007 Cushendall became the most successful Hurling club in Co. Antrim, equallying Dunloy's record of Antrim Championships but by far surpassing them in Feis Cups although they do struggle against their rivals Glenariffe Oisins.

• Golf:

The course has a wonderful varied outlook, with the sea on one side and Lurig Mountain on the other. On a clear day you can see across the Irish Sea to the Mull of Kintyre. The course is a 9 hole mixture of parkland and links giving it an interesting layout. It is an easy walking course with only some small rolling bumps.

• Sailing: C.S.B.C

Cushendall Sailing and Boating Club, founded in 1960, provides a service to people boating, with changing and toilet facilities, a secure boat storage park, social areas and a bar, also by organising events based in the club and on the water. Played host to the 2000 World Topper Championships

The Troubles in Cushendall

On the 25th of February 1977 Sergeant Joe Campbell a Catholic RUC officer was shot dead as he locked up the local RUC station by the UVF.The circumstances regarding the murder were suspicious and the case was referred to the police ombudsman amid rumours of security force collusion with loyalists.

This was an isolated incident and in general, Cushendall was seen by many as a safe haven. The 1970’s and 80’s witnessed large numbers of people from the bigger towns and cities relocating to Cushendall for the summer months. The new influxes of residents brought both demand for new houses and caravans, hence the 3 caravan sites located around the village. In fact many of the families that made Cushendall their summer home in the height of the troubles are drawn back by the wonderful atmosphere and surroundings.

Accommodation

• Self Catering

A list of some of the self catering facilities available in the Cushendall area. There are a wide range of houses available, ranging from houses locted in the heart of the village to country cottages with stunning views.

• B&B

Since Glens of Antrim is a very popular tourist destination, Cushendall has a large number of B&B's and guesthouses.

• Caravan and camping

Cushendall has three caravan and camping sites, located at the Coast Road, Glenville and Gortaclee. These are seasonal and are normally open from St. Patrick's Day 17th March until the end of September.

References

• North Antrim Community Network - Cushendall
• Draft Northern Area Plan 2016
• Culture Northern Ireland

External links

• Cushendall website
• Cushendall Sailing and Boating Club
• Ulster Architectural Heritage Society - Cushendall

See also

• List of towns in Northern Ireland
• List of villages in Northern Ireland

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