Dunluce Castle, Medieval castle ruins in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The castle structures stand on basalt cliffs, rising 100 feet above the North Atlantic Ocean with multiple remaining towers and walls.
Built in the 13th century by Richard Óg de Burgh, the fortress changed hands between the McQuillan family and MacDonnell clan through battles.
The castle site contains archaeological evidence of a merchant town from 1608, revealing details about 17th-century Northern Irish urban life.
The castle welcomes visitors daily from February through November until 17:00 and closes earlier at 16:00 during December and January.
In 1639, the castle kitchen and several staff members fell into the sea when the cliff edge collapsed during dinner preparation.
Location: County Antrim
Fee: Yes
Charge: 5 GBP/person;13 GBP/family
Website: https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/dunluce-castle-medieval-irish-castle-on-the-antrim-coast-p675011
Address: 87 Dunluce Road BT57 8UY Bushmills
Opening Hours: February-November 09:30-17:00; December-January 09:30-16:00
Phone: +442820731938
GPS coordinates: 55.21139,-6.57917
Latest update: June 18, 2025 09:55
Northern Ireland tells its story through stones, cliffs, and memories. From the Giant's Causeway to Derry's walls, each place seems filled with stories where Celtic myths, medieval heritage, and traces of the modern world intertwine. Belfast, once an industrial hub turned cultural center, showcases its museums and markets to the breeze coming from the Irish Sea. The landscapes of County Antrim enchant with basalt columns, suspension bridges, and cliffs battered by waves. Further inland, stone circles, monasteries, and distilleries extend the journey into a territory where each site links nature and memory. Exploring Northern Ireland is like walking through centuries that are open to the sky, between the legends of Ulster's ancient kings and the contemporary echoes of a resilient land.
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