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Dunluce Castle (/ dʊnˈluːs /; from Irish Dún Libhse) [3] is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan MacDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim (between Portballintrae and Portrush), and is accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland.
3 kwi 2024 · You’ll find the iconic ruins of Dunluce Castle perched on jagged cliffs along County Antrim’s magnificent coastline. 700+ years before Dunluce Castle appeared in Game of Thrones, Richard Óg de Burgh, the 2nd Earl of Ulster, established a fortress at Dunluce.
Though today Dunluce Castle is a ruin, its walls have played witness to a feud laden with romance, betrayal and tragedy between the McQuillan and MacDonnell clans. Whether you’re a history buff or someone who loves adventure, you’re in for a treat.
Dunluce Castle is a major tourist attraction in Northern Ireland, drawing visitors from around the globe who are captivated by its stunning ruins and dramatic cliff-top setting. The castle not only offers a glimpse into the medieval and early modern periods of Irish history but also serves as a cultural icon in the collective memory and ...
26 maj 2024 · May 26, 2024. Perched atop craggy cliffs overlooking the stormy North Atlantic, Dunluce Castle stands as a testament to the rich history and enduring beauty of Northern Ireland‘s Causeway Coast.
2 gru 2014 · The iconic ruin of Dunluce Castle bears witness to a long and tumultuous history. First built on the dramatic coastal cliffs of north County Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500, the earliest written record of the castle was in 1513.
12 kwi 2019 · Dramatically poised on a cliff overlooking the sea in Northern Ireland, Dunluce Castle is undoubtedly one of the best castles in Ireland. But the sheer drop-offs surrounding the castle on every side still couldn’t protect it from being conquered by the fearsome MacDonnell clan.
