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Rasharkin
Also known as: Ros Earcáin
Rasharkin — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rasharkin is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,114 people. Address: BT44. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.9538°, -6.4800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rasharkin (from Irish Ros Earcáin 'Earcán's promontory') is a small village and civil parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Ballymoney, near Dunloy and Kilrea. It had a population of 1,114 people in the 2011 census.
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Background
Description
Three people were killed in the village of Rasharkin during the period of The Troubles (1960s–1998). John McFadden, a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), and Robert Irvine, a member of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR), were killed by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in separate incidents in 1983 and 1992. Gerard Casey, a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), was killed by the Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF) in 1989.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9538, -6.4800
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT44
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Population
- 1,114
Sources
- wikidata: Q1928139 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rasharkin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rasharkin Main Street - geograph.org.uk - 858014.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Route, County Antrim
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Lisnacannon Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Craigs Middle
Villages · 3.4 km
Craigs Lower
Villages · 3.4 km
Craigs
Villages · 3.4 km
Kilrea Bann Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.8 km
Craigs Dolmen
Burial mounds & barrows · 4.4 km
Wood Hall
Campsites · 4.5 km
The Broad Stone (Craigs)
Archaeological sites · 4.7 km
First Kilrea Presbyterian Church
Historic churches · 4.9 km
Kilrea
Villages · 4.9 km
Kilrea railway station
Natural landmarks · 5.2 km
Rasharkin is a charming town located in Northern Ireland. Visitors can explore the scenic beauty of Lisnacannon Hill and wander through the nearby villages of Craigs Middle and Craigs Lower. The area also offers the unique Route, County Antrim, for those seeking natural landmarks.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,114
- Constituency
- North Antrim
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Rasharkin
5 attractions within 12 km.
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Route, County Antrim
Route, County Antrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Lisnacannon Hill
Lisnacannon Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Route, County Antrim
Route, County Antrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Lisnacannon Hill
Lisnacannon Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
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Kilrea Bann Bridge
Kilrea Bann Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rasharkin
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
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📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
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📷 4Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rasharkin?
- Rasharkin is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT44).
- What is Rasharkin?
- Rasharkin — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Rasharkin?
- Drivers can use postcode BT44.
- Is Rasharkin free to visit?
- Yes, Rasharkin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rasharkin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT44. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.