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Cushendall is an attractive village nestled
in the Heart of the Glens of Antrim between the hills and the sea
of Moyle. The area's natural beauty was officially confirmed when
it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
It is located at the bottom of Ballyeamon, one of the famous nine
glens. Its central location and wide range of services and activities
contribute to its well-deserved title of 'Capital of the Glens'.
The area has a varied and fascinating history with evidence of settlement
from Neolithic times. Many monuments can be found form the Stone
Age and early Christian period.
There have always been strong links with Scotland
and the Mull of Kintyre is only 16 miles from the Cushendall coast.
Indeed until the middle of last century, Cushendall would have looked
towards Scotland, as it was easier to travel across the sea than
across the mountainous areas which surround the village.
The Scottish connections are still strong today, and many of the
families within Cushendall are proof of this and have Scottish surnames.
This mix of Scottish and Irish culture has always meant that 'Cushendall
and the Glens have always been known place apart'.
The village has a population of around 2400 and
continues to grow as a thriving community. It has a wide range of
services that not only cater for the local population but compliment
and add to any visitor's stay in Cushendall.
The village has its own Golf Course and Boat Club. Watersports are
very popular and outdoor activities such as hill walking are also
catered for. The village also has its own very successful Hurling
Club.
Cushendall has also a vibrant social and nightlife
and is well renowned throughout the glens for its traditional Irish
music sessions.
Finally, Cushendall was one of the first
villages in Northern Ireland to be declared as a Conservation Area.
It has managed to retain its character and charm as an Irish village
and will reward any visitor.
