Castle Dunaneeny Castle

Dunaneeny Castle

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About this place

Dunaneeny Castle (or Dunineny Castle, Irish Dún an Aonaigh) 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. The castle is purported to be the birthplace of Gaelic chief Sorley Boy MacDonnell.

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Getting There & Parking

Dunaneeny Castle is located in County Antrim, roughly 91 km (1h 20m drive) from Belfast and 265 km (3h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 241 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Ballycastle Beach (1.1 km away).

Belfast91 km

~1h 20m drive

Dublin265 km

~3h 55m drive

Nearest car park

241 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗