Ballycastle
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Ballycastle

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Ballycastle : Must-See Attractions

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Cliffs

Downpatrick Head

Downpatrick Head is a series of breathtaking cliffs in County Mayo. Exceptional for their black rocks, they drop steeply into the Atlantic…

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ceide fields

Cairns, Ireland

Céide Fields

Céide Fields is an archaeological site with Neolithic remains of great historical interest. Archaeologists believe it to be the largest Neolithic site…

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Ballycastle

Ballycastle is a charming tourist village in County Mayo, Ireland. The village is renowned for the beauty of its coastal landscapes, with rugged terrain and a stunning, steep coastline.

Visiting Ballycastle

A village set in a wild and maritime environment

Ballycastle is known for hosting countless archaeological remains. Among them, especially notable is Céide Fields, one of the largest Neolithic sites ever discovered in the world! It includes cairns, stone circles, and exceptional alignments!

Also, among other must-see sites is Downpatrick Head, a peninsula of breathtaking beauty! During your walk there, you will notice a huge piece of cliff that has broken away from the main formation: it is now a few meters offshore and is called Dun Briste. A true attraction for travelers!