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County Antrim - from the Rock of Fergus to the Glen of the Army

Hidden HistorySeries 2
Episode 2 of 6

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys along the Antrim Coast Road from Carrickfergus to Glenarm. For any queries, contact series producer Laura Spence, [email protected].

Dr Éamon Phoenix is in County Antrim, journeying from Carrickfergus along the Coast Road through Ballygally to Glenarm. Along the way he discusses the impact of the Plantation of Ulster on east Antrim, visits Gallows Green where William Orr was executed, hears a fascinating ghost story and, in Glenarm Castle, discusses the history of the MacDonnells of Antrim.

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26 minutes

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Wed 25 Jul 201219:30
BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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  • Sun 22 Jul 201216:03
    BBC Radio Ulster
  • Wed 25 Jul 201219:30
    BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle