Our travel agent routed us to stay in Portrush, but I thought Cushendun looked lovely...then I read about Cushendall. Now I'm confused as to which would be better. We will be driving up from Dublin/New Grange and want a place to stay, eat, pub...then the next day go on to the giants causeway etc. I've heard that the scenic drive in Antrim is fabulous
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" I've heard that the scenic drive in Antrim is fabulous"
It is. The coastal road along the Glens of Antrim is a very pretty scenic drive on a sunny day. Reminded us of Highway 1 along the California coast. Just south of Cushendun is the deserted village of Galboly which is worth a meander. All of the Glens are nice - our particular favorite was Glenarm - pretty little village, and you can grab a great lunch at the castle there.
There are several old castles dotting the coast along the drive north - lots of places to stop in and explore.