CARNLOUGH,
or CARNALLOCK, a maritime village, in the parish of ARDCLINIS,
barony of LOWER GLENARM, county of ANTRIM,
and province of ULSTER, 2¾ miles (N. by W.) from Glenarm;
containing 213 inhabitants.
This place,
originally a small fishing village, is pleasantly and advantageously
situated between the bays of Cushendall
and Glenarm, and from the fineness of its strand is much frequented
during the summer months for sea-bathing. It consists of 47 houses,
and many elegant villas and sea-bathing lodges have been erected in
the valley of Glencule, forming an interesting and highly ornamental
feature in that secluded vale. The surrounding scenery possesses great
natural beauty, and in some parts assumes a character of majestic grandeur.
A very extensive deer park, forming part of the demesne of Glenarm
castle, and some richly wooded tracts and thriving plantations add
greatly to its beauty. The bay of Camlough is small but very
commodious; and a quay for shipping, erected at an expense of £1200
by the late P. Gibbons, Esq., will contribute greatly
to promote the prosperity of the place.
