Ballyeamon Barn Tourist Hostel

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A tourist hostel with a difference! It overlooks the quiet countryside of the Glenariff Forest Park with its stunning waterfalls and woodland trails.

Ballyeamon Barn is a tourist hostel located 5 miles/ 8 km from the village of Cushendall, the main village of the famous Glens of Antrim, and just 40 miles from Belfast. The barn is ideally situated as starting point for trips along the Antrim Coast where visitors can experience the tourist attractions of County Antrim (Rathlin Island, Murlough Bay, Carrick-a-rede bridge and the famous Giant’s Causeway) or just relax with walks through the Glens, along Cushendall beach or the idyllic bays of Antrim Coast. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists, individual and group travellers who can enjoy the outstanding beauty and peace of what is said to be a magical and inspiring place. Ballyeamon Barn is a hostel with a difference as it has its own “session house” where visitors have the chance to hear local musicians and singers during regular evenings of storytelling and music. Owner Liz Weir hosts groups of visitors who want to experience the “real” Northern Ireland, meet the locals and feel part of the community, and they would be doing so within the rich culture and scenic beauty of the Glens of Antrim- with its folklore, music and dance. Liz holds weekly regular sessions of storytelling and music for locals and tourists. She also offers workshops on storytelling, creative writing, music, dance, and traditional crafts. For those who just need to take advantage of the restful and beautiful environment, she will provide “pamper weekends,” which will include reflexology, massage, walks, storytelling, and music. For those who enjoy horse riding, we can facilitate off road trekking at a picturesque mountain top location.

24/10/2026

In the forest park!

24/10/2026

In solidarity with Bake Bread for Peace day Kirsty baked two loaves of wheaten bread using Jimmy McTeggart’s delicious Moneen wheaten bread recipe. We remember the day when Breezy Kelly , founder of this great initiative, came in person to the barn and baked bread here. Let’s hope lots of people join in and bake much more bread for
peace today!

22/10/2026

Lovely to have music in the barn kitchen from two American sisters.

18/10/2026

Start the New Year in style!

🏃‍♂️ RACE OVER THE GLEN 2027 sponsored by JB Door Systems 🏃‍♀️

Start 2027 with a challenge!

Join us on Friday 1st January 2027 for the Race Over the Glen — a challenging 10K technical trail race through the stunning Glenariff Forest.

🌲 10K Technical Trail Race
📅 Friday 1st January 2027
📍 Glenariff Forest
🏃 Hosted by Ballymena Runners AC

Make your New Year’s Day one to remember and take on the Glen!

🎟️ Entries are now open via SiEntries:

Race Over the Glen
https://share.google/gpcKNzoKnEVlBxLuw

We look forward to welcoming runners to Glenariff to start 2027 on the trails.

Raising funds for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland

📷 Tim Lowry

17/10/2026

Hoping for a great turn out! Friday 23rd at Laragh Lodge restaurant. Support
Glens Red Squirrel Group

🧠 QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK! 🧠

We would like to invite you all on behalf of the Glens Red Squirrel Group to a great night of fun, laughter and a wee bit of brain-teasing! 🍻🎉 Get your team together, brush up on your general knowledge and come along for a bit of friendly competition! 🤔🏆

📍 Where: Laragh Lodge
📅 Date: Friday 23rd October
⏰ Time: 8.00pm
💷 Entry: Just £3

🎁 Usual prizes and plenty of craic guaranteed, everyone is welcome! ❤️

Come along, enjoy a great night and support the Glens Red Squirrel Group and our lovely wee red squirrels! 🐿️🌳

📣 Spread the word, tag your quiz buddies and we' hope to see you there!

17/10/2026

A friend sent this this morning. Sunrise at Garron Point .

12/10/2026

We’ve had a barn full of guests for the Glens Storytelling Festival from
Maine, Texas/Estonia, Seattle, Donegal, Dublin, Stonehaven, Australia and Clare. A very enjoyable weekend with Cathy Furness’ birthday thrown in !

11/10/2026

A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon, listening to stories at The Old Church Centre, Cushendun. from Colin Urwin and Eddie Lenihan. Join us for the finale of the Glens Storytelling Festival.

Address

127 Ballyemon Road, Cushendall
Ballymena
BT440QP

Telephone

+447703440558

Website

http://www.ballyeamonbarn.com/

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