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'''Cushendun''' (''Bun Abhann Duinne'', "foot of the River Dun" in [[Irish language|Irish]]<ref name="Cushendun Name">[http://www.n-ireland.co.uk/genealogy/placenames/placenamesc2.htm Placenames in Ireland]</ref> – although the English name derives from ''Cois Abhann Duinne'', "beside the River Dun") is a small [[ |
'''Cushendun''' (''Bun Abhann Duinne'', "foot of the River Dun" in [[Irish language|Irish]]<ref name="Cushendun Name">[http://www.n-ireland.co.uk/genealogy/placenames/placenamesc2.htm Placenames in Ireland]</ref> – although the English name derives from ''Cois Abhann Duinne'', "beside the River Dun") is a small coastal resort [[town]] in [[County Antrim]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It is situated off the [[A2 road (Northern Ireland)|A2 coast road]] about 20 kilometres to the south east of [[Ballycastle]]. It has a sheltered [[harbor|harbour]] and lies at the mouth of the [[River Dun, Northern Ireland|River Dun]] and [[Glendun]], one of the nine [[Glens of Antrim]]. The [[Mull of Kintyre]] in [[Scotland]] is only 20 miles away across the [[North Channel (British Isles)|North Channel]] and can be seen on clear days. In the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 Census]] it had a population of 138 people<ref>[http://www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk/ NI Neighbourhood Information Service]</ref>. It is situated in the [[Moyle District Council]] area. |
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The nearby hamlet of [[Knocknacarry]], which is closely related to Cushendun, lies approximately 1 mile to the west. |
The nearby hamlet of [[Knocknacarry]], which is closely related to Cushendun, lies approximately 1 mile to the west. |
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Across the bay from Cushendun, a prominent house was the home of [[poet]] [[Moira O'Neill]]. |
Across the bay from Cushendun, a prominent house was the home of [[poet]] [[Moira O'Neill]]. |
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The English poet [[John Masefield]] spent many holidays in the |
The English poet [[John Masefield]] spent many holidays in the town, his wife was Constance Crommelin, younger daughter of Nicolas Crommelin of nearby Rockport. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 16:36, 14 October 2008
Template:Infobox Irish Place Cushendun (Bun Abhann Duinne, "foot of the River Dun" in Irish[1] – although the English name derives from Cois Abhann Duinne, "beside the River Dun") is a small coastal resort town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated off the A2 coast road about 20 kilometres to the south east of Ballycastle. It has a sheltered harbour and lies at the mouth of the River Dun and Glendun, one of the nine Glens of Antrim. The Mull of Kintyre in Scotland is only 20 miles away across the North Channel and can be seen on clear days. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 138 people[2]. It is situated in the Moyle District Council area.
The nearby hamlet of Knocknacarry, which is closely related to Cushendun, lies approximately 1 mile to the west.
History
Cushendun village, was designed for Lord Cushendun in the style of a Cornish village by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis. Since 1954 most of the village and the parkland around Glenmona to the north has been owned by the National Trust. Cushendun’s picturesque coastal setting in the heart of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, together with its unique architectural inheritance, resulted in designation as a Conservation area in 1980.
People
Across the bay from Cushendun, a prominent house was the home of poet Moira O'Neill.
The English poet John Masefield spent many holidays in the town, his wife was Constance Crommelin, younger daughter of Nicolas Crommelin of nearby Rockport.
See also
Notes and References
- Draft Northern Area Plan 2016