The village of Armoy has many unique connections and interests: It was an important settlement in the ancient kingdom of Dalriada, its foundation can be attributed to Saint Patrick whose ministry led to a monastic settlement being founded here in the 5th century. The location of this early Christian site is adjacent to the present day St. Patricks Church.

The lyrics of the famous song 'Lovely Armoy' laments the leaving of this picturesque rural village situated amongst glacial drumlins on the river Bush. Although the author who penned the song is unknown, his sentiments can be seen in the setting and layout of the village. In view of Knocklayde mountain, the village is unique in character and lies at the gateway to the Glens of Antrim. Close by you will find ancient Breen Wood, Glenshesk and Glentasie with access points for walkers along the famous Moyle Way. In the opposite direction is the enchanting tree lined Bregagh Road known locally as the 'Dark Hedges' and Gracehill Golf Course.

In the past The village centrepiece was a building beside the river known as 'Tilly Molloy's', for decades it was a focal point for village dances, social evenings, drama and a cinema but fell into dereliction in the mid 1970's and abandoned. In 1996 the local community group bought the building and transformed it back into a village centrepiece complete with retail unitsa, offices and spacious holiday apartments overlooking the River Bush.

The road through the old part of the village follows the curve of the river over a hump back bridge and past the Presbyterian Church. The hump back bridge is a classical example of its type and well worth a walk into the Riverside Park where you can get the best view of its construction.

The village was once served by the Ballymoney to Ballycastle narrow gauge railway, the old station house still stands in a farmyard a short distance along the Carrowreagh Road, there is also another interesting railway link to Armoy.