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Glenarm, Aontroim

Ceantar

Glenarm

Aontroim

42

Townlands

5,355

Taifid Daonáirimh

1,134

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
2,804
Teaghlaigh
591
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
2,551 -9%
Teaghlaigh
543 -8.1%

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Glenarm is a small village located in County Antrim in Northern Ireland, situated in the scenic Glens of Antrim region on the northeastern coast. The village sits at the mouth of Glenarm Glen, one of the nine famous glens that characterize this part of the county. The landscape is defined by the meeting of green valley slopes with the Irish Sea, creating a picturesque setting that has drawn visitors for generations. The glen itself rises inland from the coastal village, providing dramatic scenery with wooded hillsides and running water that define the character of the area.

The area has a substantial historical background, with evidence of human settlement dating back centuries. Glenarm Castle, one of the oldest castles in Ireland still inhabited by the same family, stands as the most significant historical landmark in the district. The castle was established in the 13th century and has been continuously occupied, making it an important symbol of Irish heritage and continuity. The village developed around the castle and the natural advantages of the glen, becoming an established settlement with its own distinctive identity within County Antrim.

Glenarm remains notable as a center for traditional Irish culture and heritage tourism. The village and surrounding glen attract visitors interested in natural scenery, historical sites, and Irish rural life. The community has worked to preserve its character while adapting to modern needs, maintaining its role as a cultural touchstone for the wider Glens of Antrim region. The combination of historical architecture, natural landscape, and cultural traditions gives Glenarm significance that extends beyond its small population, contributing to the broader identity of County Antrim's heritage.

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1901, 1911

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