Great Coastal Railway Journeys
Ballymena to Carrikfergus
Season 2 Episode 12 of 20
Michael Portillo is in the glens of Antrim, where he is transfixed by tales of fairies and legends of the sea. At the entrance to Belfast Lough in Whitehead he discovers a museum which tells the story of Ireland's railway heritage. He also sees if he has what it takes to join the local rowing club. At the medieval Carrickfergus Castle, Michael learns of the town's important role in the history of Ireland, when William of Orange landed at its harbour and went on to fight the Battle of the Boyne, which is commemorated by Unionists to this day
Great Coastal Railway Journeys airs on U&Yesterday HD at 8:30 PM, Wednesday 26 March.
Topics
Leisure hobbies
Tourism ➝ Travel
Michael Portillo
Presenter
Alison Kreps
Series Editor
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Cassie Farrell
Director