Glenarm

Glenarm lies on the coast road and is at the edge of the southern most of the nine glens of Antrim after which it takes its name. The village itself is a conservation area and Glenarm forest is accessed off the main street. It claims to be the oldest village in ireland.

Glenarm Castle is signposted from the town and is a stunning venue which hosts any number of events during the year. Its Barbican gate is at the centre of the village.

Above is pictured the view from the coast road coming round to Glenarm, the Barbican gate and the Curch which dominates the bay. This church was excavated in 2005 and the remains of a 15th century
Franciscan friary were found at the rear of the church. Further investigation showed that the chancel wall of the church was
built directly on top of the earlier wall of the 1465 Friary. It is steeped in history. The car park is right on the shore and is an ideal spot to hop out and explore the village, the church and the demesne.