Larne, Northern Ireland
The Armada Tree
This gnarled old tree supposedly sprouted from seeds kept in the pocket of a 16th-century Spanish sailor.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Blackcave Tunnel and the Devil's Churn
The "Black Arch" guards the entrance to the picturesque Glens of Antrim.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Henry McNeil Mural
The artwork is a community's ode to the "father of Irish tourism."
Larne, Northern Ireland
Richard Hayward Mural
The artwork immortalizes one of 20th-century Ireland's leading creatives.
Larne, Northern Ireland
SS Clyde Valley Memorial
A tribute to a vessel involved in the notorious Larne gun-running.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Valerie Hobson Mural
A vibrant portrait celebrates the actress in her hometown.
Larne, Northern Ireland
The Friends' Goodwill Memorial
Honoring one of the first boats to leave Ulster destined for America.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Larne Jaunting Car Sculpture
These vehicles were once a regular sight traveling up the Antrim Coast Road from Larne.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Henry McNeill's Resting Place
The resting place of the man known as “The Father of Irish Tourism.”
Larne, Northern Ireland
James Chaine Burial Mound
Buried upright and facing the sea, James Chaine transformed the town of Larne.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Mill Brae Memory Garden
An uninspiring grass verge transformed into a therapeutic community garden.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Little Free Library Carnfunnock Park
These tiny book repositories are inspiring new readers across Northern Ireland.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Antrim Coast Road Memorial
An unassuming tribute to engineer William Bald and the workers who built one of Europe's most scenic coastal roads.
Larne, Northern Ireland
Chaine Memorial Tower
This picturesque lighthouse at the edge of the Irish Sea looks like a giant stone pencil.
