Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival

Ballycastle and Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

About

New for 2024, Rathlin Sound Festival immerses in the people, culture & heritage of the area. Located around the famous Rathlin Sound body of water, it connects Rathlin Island to the shores of Ballycastle.

The vibrant harbours are a hub of activity with many visiting vessels.

Enjoy the Arts, Music, Storytelling, Artisan Market, Food & Drink and learn about the heritage of the Coast.

The festival brings together people from all over the world who come and experience the friendly warm welcome that is synonymous to the Causeway Coast & Glens.

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Season (24 May 2024 - 2 June 2024)

What's Nearby

Bonamargy Friary

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Ballycastle Beach

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Kinbane Castle

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Portaneevy Viewing Point

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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

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Dunfin Farm Sheep Experience

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Ballintoy Harbour

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Kebble and Kinramer Nature Reserves

Rathlin is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited off-shore island and is thought to come from…

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Breakwater Studio Rathlin

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Rathlin Island

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Loughareema (The Vanishing Lake)

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RSPB Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre

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Dunseverick Castle

Dunseverick Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the small village…

8.43 miles away

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