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The limestone cliffs of the White Rocks ends abruptly against a dark basalt outcrop which is majestically crowned by Dunluce Castle and joined to the mainland by an arched walkway, underneath lies the ' Mermaid's Cave'. Dunluce is one of our heritage gems, its outline provides one of the classic views along the causeway coastal route and is frequently quoted as being one of Ireland most romantic castle locations.
It is believed that the castle was built or (possibly) rebuilt by Richard de Burgh or one of his chief followers during the Anglo Norman period in Ireland. The site certainly was occupied as a fort before this time, a souterrain exists on the outcrop under one of the towers. The most colourful occupier of Dunluce Castle was Sorley Boy MacDonnell, a Scottish chieftain whose clan established their dominance along the north coast in the mid 1500s. To find out all about this wonderful castle please follow the links below. CASTLE HISTORY - CASTLE ACCESS INFORMATION - CASTLE SEIGES ST. CUTHBERTS'S CHURCH - THE EXMOUTH SHIPWRECK |