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01:15 p.m. - we reach "Dunlace Castle" - view from the east of the entire complex - excerpt from Wikipedia: "Dunluce Castle" is one of the largest ruins of a medieval castle in Ireland. The origins of the castle go back a long way; there is even said to have been a pre-Christian ring fort on the basalt rock. It is documented that it was in the hands of the "McQuillan" family in 1513. The castle was often besieged and was taken over by the "MacDonnells" in 1584. On October 26, 1588, a Spanish Armada treasure ship ran aground near "Dunluce Castle"; this was looted and the proceeds were used to beautify the castle. The castle was abandoned in the middle of the 17th century. |
