Sep 24, 2010 - Dunluce Castle

@@@@@@@ Background Dunluce Castle dating back to the 13th century was the main fortress of the MacDonnells, chiefs of Antrim, from 1620 following what came to be known as the ‘Flight of the Earls’ when the Irish nobles fled to Europe in 1607. They built a grand Renaissance-style manor house within original walls. Part of the castle collapsed into the sea in 1639, taking seven servants with it. It’s possible to cross a narrow bridge leading from the mainland courtyard to the fortress itself, but the gap below is not for the faint of heart....