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Ballycastle (three times crowned the Best Place to Live in Northern Ireland by The Sunday Times) is a small seaside town at the heart of the Causeway Coast and Glens, where tradition and culture run deep. The Ballycastle Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience the tunes, songs, stories and dance of this legendary coast. Two skilled local musicians lead you on a musical journey from the seafront with its tales of the sea and songs of sailors, up into the heart of the town.

We take you off the tourist trail into the pubs where our music has been kept alive through generations. At each stop we’ll play some music and tell you the stories about the tunes, and about Ballycastle, the Coast and the Glens. It’s a great way to get closer to the traditional musicians and their instruments, and the language, customs and history that make up our vibrant musical tradition.