Murlough Bay

Murlough Bay
Murlough Bay, County Antrim

Murlough Bay in County Antrim, Northern Ireland is a bay in the north-eastern corner of Northern Ireland. It is known for its outstanding beauty and remote location, with views across the ocean to Rathlin Island, the Mull of Kintyre and various other Scottish islands. The local geology is typical of the Antrim topography with basalt overlaying sandstone and limestone. The area has many kilns used in the production of lime.

Historical Importance

Although he is now buried in Dublin, Murlough Bay was the burial place chosen by Roger Casement, an Irish patriot, poet, revolutionary and nationalist executed for treason by the British in August 1916. Every August there is a small memorial held in his honour at Murlough.


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