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Large, intertidal sea inlet on the east coast of Northern Ireland
Belfast Lough is a large sea inlet on the east coast of Northern Ireland. At its head is the city and port of Belfast, which sits at the mouth of the
Belfast_Lough
Belfast Lough Yachting Conference (BLYC) is a group that encompasses the yacht clubs on Belfast Lough and Larne Lough in Northern Ireland. Its primary
Belfast Lough Yachting Conference
Belfast_Lough_Yachting_Conference
Capital and largest city in Northern Ireland
banks of the river Lagan, and is connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel. The city is the most populous in Northern Ireland
Belfast
Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim, Northern Ireland. It sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles (18 km) from Belfast. The town had a population of 28,141 at the 2021 census
Carrickfergus
Large sea inlet in Northern Ireland
Strangford Lough is a large sea lough or inlet in County Down, in the east of Northern Ireland. It is the largest inlet in Ireland and the wider British
Strangford_Lough
Town on outskirts of Belfast, Northern Ireland
area of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a civil parish and townland of 306 hectares (755 acres) lying on the shore of Belfast Lough, between
Holywood,_County_Down
Inlet on the coast of Northern Ireland
station then running alongside Belfast Lough via Carrickfergus and Belfast Lanyon Place to Belfast Grand Central List of loughs in Ireland List of Ramsar sites
Larne_Lough
Freshwater lake in Northern Ireland
provided a link from the city of Belfast, the Newry Canal linked to the port of Newry, and the Ulster Canal led to the Lough Erne navigations, providing a
Lough_Neagh
River in Northern Ireland
1 km) from the Slieve Croob mountain in County Down to Belfast where it enters Belfast Lough, an inlet of the Irish Sea. The Lagan forms much of the
River_Lagan
City in Northern Ireland
on the southern side of Belfast Lough. It is within the Belfast metropolitan area and is 13 miles (22 km) east of Belfast city centre, to which it is
Bangor,_County_Down
Visitor attraction in Northern Ireland
building is located on Queen's Island, an area of land at the entrance of Belfast Lough which was reclaimed from the water in the mid-19th century. It was used
Titanic_Belfast
Norman Castle in Northern Ireland
the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scottish, rebel Irish, English, and French
Carrickfergus_Castle
Human settlement in Northern Ireland
marking the entrance to the Belfast Lough. Whitehead is about 20 miles (32 km) from Belfast. On the opposite coast of Belfast Lough, the Copeland Islands,
Whitehead,_County_Antrim
that, at some point, Carrickfergus Lough was renamed Belfast Lough. Industries were set up and concentrated in Belfast, which resulted in a high level of
History_of_Belfast
Glacial fjord or sea inlet in Ireland
ferry service a "major blow" to local tourism - Belfast Live". "Great Eastern Greenway / Carlingford Lough Greenway". nigreenways.com. Northern Ireland Greenways
Carlingford_Lough
Historic Northern Ireland county
latter flows to Belfast Lough, the former drains Lough Neagh, which is fed by a number of smaller streams. The fisheries of the Bann and Lough Neagh (especially
County_Antrim
Interlocking basalt columns in Northern Ireland
They occur on many scales and with some variations in formation. The Belfast-Derry railway line run by Northern Ireland Railways connects to Coleraine
Giant's_Causeway
Hill overlooking Belfast, Northern Ireland
Its elevated position affords extensive views across the city, Belfast Lough, Lough Neagh and, in clear conditions, parts of Scotland and the Isle of
Black_Mountain_(Belfast)
Town near Belfast, Northern Ireland
It lies 7 miles north-east of Belfast and 3 miles south-west of Carrickfergus. The town is on the coast of Belfast Lough and is named after a tiny islet
Greenisland
Neagh while the George Best Belfast City Airport is closer to the city centre, adjacent to Belfast Lough. In 2005, Belfast International Airport was the
Transport_in_Belfast
Townland near Belfast, Northern Ireland
Festival over the last weekend in August. The park sits on the shore of Belfast Lough. The place is named from an Anglo-Norman family called Jordan who accompanied
Jordanstown
Castle on the slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland
unobstructed views over the City of Belfast and Belfast Lough. There have been several structures called "Belfast Castle" over the centuries, located
Belfast_Castle
Vartry Reservoir, County Wicklow Belfast Lough, between County Antrim and County Down* Strangford Lough, County Down* Lough Foyle, between County Donegal
List_of_loughs_of_Ireland
Estuary of the River Foyle, northern part of Ireland
Lough Foyle, sometimes Loch Foyle[full citation needed] (Irish: Loch Feabhail, meaning 'Feabhal's loch' or "lough/estuary of the lip"), is the estuary
Lough_Foyle
Valley in Northern Ireland
between Belfast and Lisburn. The River Lagan rises on Slieve Croob in County Down and flows generally northward discharging into Belfast Lough. For a section
Lagan_Valley
Railway line along Antrim coast, Northern Ireland
Whitehouse, a former halt. The line then continues north along the coast of Belfast Lough. At Whiteabbey, the line enters a cutting and climbs towards Bleach
Belfast–Larne_line
Townland in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
bound for Belfast. Remnants of the old pier can still be seen in Belfast Lough. The importance of Whiteabbey declined after the channel into Belfast Harbour
Whiteabbey
Settlement near Belfast, Northern Ireland
is a large dispersed urban area north of Belfast, surrounding Carnmoney Hill. To its east is Belfast Lough, and to its south and west is Cavehill. There
Newtownabbey
club in Cultra, County Down, Northern Ireland on the south shore of Belfast Lough. The North of Ireland Yacht Club was formed in 1899; it became known
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club
Royal_North_of_Ireland_Yacht_Club
Airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland
over Belfast Lough (currently 52% as of April 2017), rather than over the city of Belfast.[citation needed] Any flight departing over the lough must turn
Belfast_City_Airport
Marine area between the Scottish mainland, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland
Hebrides, the Firth of Lorn, the Sound of Jura, the Firth of Clyde, Belfast Lough and the North Channel. The IHO defines the limits of the Inner Seas
Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
Inner_Seas_off_the_West_Coast_of_Scotland
Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Six Mile Water on the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, approximately 14 miles (23 km) north-west of Belfast. It had a population of 25,606 people in the
Antrim,_County_Antrim
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
as spotters. On 29 April, Texas, Nevada, and Arkansas relocated to Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland. There, final preparations were made, including the
USS_Texas_(BB-35)
Hydrofoil being developed in N. Ireland
government to develop the boat. The boat began sea trials in April 2022 on Belfast Lough. In October 2020, British MP Nus Ghani was announced as a non-executive
Artemis_eFoiler
Major maritime hub in Northern Ireland
under a 150-year lease with Belfast Harbour Commissioners. Harbour Commissioners' Office, Port of Belfast Belfast Lough Queen's Island Wikimedia Commons
Belfast_Harbour
Coal and oil power station in Northern Ireland
Kilroot power station is a fossil fuel power plant on the north shore of Belfast Lough at Kilroot near Carrickfergus in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The
Kilroot_Power_Station
Yacht club in Northern Ireland
located in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, on the south shore of Belfast Lough. The club was established in 1866 as the Ulster Yacht Club, on the impetus
Royal_Ulster_Yacht_Club
Place in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Blaeu. It is bounded on the south-east by Belfast Lough, and otherwise surrounded by the barony of Belfast Lower. It is coextensive with the civil parish
Carrickfergus_(barony)
County in Northern Ireland
coastline along Belfast Lough to the north and Carlingford Lough to the south (both of which have access to the sea). Strangford Lough lies between the
County_Down
Cathedral city in Northern Ireland
Lisburn. This connected the port of Belfast to Lough Neagh, reaching Lisburn in 1763 (although the full route to Lough Neagh was not complete until 1793)
Lisburn
UK naval bases in Ireland, 1922–1938
of His Majesty's ships. Belfast Lough (c) Harbour defences to remain in charge of British care and maintenance parties. Lough Swilly (d) Harbour defences
Treaty_Ports_(Ireland)
Village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies between the A2 road and Belfast Lough. It is home to the Andrew Jackson Centre (also known as the Andrew Jackson
Boneybefore
Oil terminal in Ireland
Cloghan Point is an oil terminal located in Belfast Lough, near the town of Whitehead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The terminal was originally built
Cloghan_Point
Loughlynch Monkstown Rathcoole Solar Tobergill Whiteabbey Landforms Belfast Lough Benbane Head Black Mountain Cavehill Divis Fair Head Giant's Causeway
List of townlands of County Antrim
List_of_townlands_of_County_Antrim
1778 battle of the American Revolutionary War
the North Channel; then on the night of 20–21 April Ranger entered Belfast Lough with the intention of seizing a Royal Navy ship moored off Carrickfergus
North_Channel_Naval_Duel
Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Transport was largely via the Bann. By 1860, the town was connected to both Belfast and Derry by rail. At the height of the Great Famine in 1847, entire families
Ballymoney
World War II German air raids
guidance beams. Several accounts point out that Belfast, standing at the end of the long inlet of Belfast Lough, would be easily located. Another claim was
Belfast_Blitz
Protected area in Victoria, Australia
kilometres from Levys Point Reserve at Warrnambool in the east, to Belfast Lough at Port Fairy in the west, it comprises rocky reefs, sandy beaches,
Belfast_Coastal_Reserve
Golf club in Craigavad, Belfast
Royal Belfast Golf Club is located on the southern shores of Belfast Lough at Craigavad in County Down, seven miles from the centre of Belfast. Founded
Royal_Belfast_Golf_Club
Lighthouse
County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It marks the very northern end of Belfast Lough where it opens out into the North Channel that separates Northern Ireland
Blackhead_Lighthouse
Phenomenon in Irish mythology
estuaries, bays and inlets, such as Galway Bay, Strangford Lough, Dundrum Bay, Belfast Lough, Waterford Harbour and the mouth of the River Erne. Some of
Lake-burst
Wolves Wood, Suffolk Belfast Lough, Belfast Lough Foyle, County Londonderry Lower Lough Erne Islands, County Fermanagh Portmore Lough, County Antrim Rathlin
List of Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserves
List_of_Royal_Society_for_the_Protection_of_Birds_reserves
Village near Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland
Bangor in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is on the south shore of Belfast Lough and on the north coast of the Ards Peninsula. Groomsport has a population
Groomsport
Island of County Antrim, Northern Ireland
plant and charophyte sections (3rd ed.). Belfast: Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University of Belfast. ISBN 978-0-85389-446-9. O'Sullivan, Aidan
Rathlin_Island
Local authority in Northern Ireland
Antrim in Northern Ireland, on the north shore of Belfast Lough just immediately north of Belfast. The Council merged with Antrim Borough Council in
Newtownabbey_Borough_Council
Ethnic group
symbolizes the beacon fires used to guide King William’s ships into Belfast Lough. Van Morrison is an Ulster-Scots person who has been recognised for
Ulster_Scots_people
War fought between 1689 and 1691
their hold on Ulster within a week. On 13 August, Schomberg landed in Belfast Lough with the main Williamite army; by the end of the month, he had more
Williamite_War_in_Ireland
Multi-campus university in Northern Ireland
is located seven miles north of Belfast city centre situated at the foot of the Antrim Hills overlooking Belfast Lough. The buildings are mostly situated
Ulster_University
Port town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Larne Lough, via Glynn, Magheramorne, and Ballycarry, to Whitehead and Carrickfergus. The A36 road runs from the town to Ballymena. The Belfast–Larne
Larne
Independent day and boarding school near Holywood, Northern Ireland
(10 ha) of woodland on the shore of Belfast Lough in Craigavad, near Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, between Belfast and Bangor. The school was founded
Rockport_School
Town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
It is situated on the Braid River, about 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Belfast. It had a population of 31,205 at the 2021 census, making it the seventh
Ballymena
Topics referred to by the same term
Belfast Lough, intertidal sea inlet on the east coast of Northern Ireland Belfast, California, in Lassen County Belfast, Georgia Belfast, Maine Belfast Township
Belfast_(disambiguation)
Ferris wheel in Northern Ireland
operated seven days a week. Views right across Belfast and Belfast Lough could be seen. In May 2009, Belfast City Council voted to keep the big wheel on
Belfast_Wheel
Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland
of Belfast. Belfast Harbour Commissioners investigated the idea in 1854, however the land was very marshy and needed draining near Belfast Lough. It
Victoria_Park,_Belfast
Electoral division in east Belfast, Northern Ireland
district was bounded to the west by the Victoria Channel, to the north by Belfast Lough, to the northeast by North Down Borough Council, to the south and east
Victoria (District Electoral Area)
Victoria_(District_Electoral_Area)
Former Irish railway linking Belfast with County Down
sailings continued from Bangor across Belfast Lough to Larne. Later that summer a local steamer line, the New Belfast, Bangor and Larne Steamboat Company
Belfast and County Down Railway
Belfast_and_County_Down_Railway
Civil parish and townland near Belfast, Northern Ireland
outlier of the Belfast Hills chain and rises 232 m (761 ft) above Newtownabbey, and thus it can be seen from northern County Down, Belfast Lough, the M2 and
Carnmoney
Townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
of Eden, on the outskirts of Carrickfergus on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. It is within the Mid and East Antrim area. According to Archbishop
Kilroot
Coastlines of Great Britain, the north-east coast of Ireland, and many smaller islands
Wirral Peninsula Bays, sea lochs (loughs) and large estuaries include: Loch Fyne Loch Long Loch Linnhe Belfast Lough Bristol Channel Blackwater Estuary
Coastline of the United Kingdom
Coastline_of_the_United_Kingdom
Lighthouse in County Down, Northern Ireland
which have helped to guide shipping around the archipelago and into Belfast Lough. A number of different fuels, including coal gas, paraffin, and diesel
Mew_Island_Lighthouse
Heavy cruiser of the United States Navy
G. Kirk, inspected the ship's company in Belfast Lough 15 May 1944. USS Quincy sailed out of Belfast Lough, 20 May, for the Clyde and anchored off Greenock
USS_Quincy_(CA-71)
Cook Strait ferry
before entering the fairway of Belfast Lough. Stena Feronia was holed above the waterline but was able to berth safely in Belfast. In 2012, she was chartered
Pan_Lily
UK-flagged container ship (1991–2007)
600 ft) exclusion zone around the wreckage while it was anchored in Belfast Lough, while awaiting entry to the yard.[citation needed] A plan to tow the
MSC_Napoli
Railway station in Northern Ireland
along the shore of Belfast Lough and during the Summer months, provides excellent views over the lough to Carrickfergus. The Belfast and County Down Railway
Holywood railway station (Northern Ireland)
Holywood_railway_station_(Northern_Ireland)
sailing club in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland on the north shore of Belfast Lough. The club was founded in 1866 as Carrickfergus Amateur Rowing Club.
Carrickfergus_Sailing_Club
Lake near Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland
Lough Beg (from Irish Loch Beag 'little lake') is a small freshwater lake north of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. The lake is located on the border between
Lough_Beg
Suburban town in Northern Ireland
suburban town and townland between Belfast and Lisburn, Northern Ireland. It is 4+1⁄2 miles (7 km) south-west of Belfast city centre. Dunmurry is in the
Dunmurry
Place in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Belfast Upper is a barony in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. To its east lies the barony of Belfast and Belfast Lough, and it is bordered by five other
Belfast_Upper
Irish inventor and engineer (1780–1868)
Lancashire (the first such beacon lit) completed, in 1839), and at Belfast Lough where his lighthouse was finished in July 1844. In May 1851 he moved
Alexander_Mitchell_(engineer)
Conflict in Northern Ireland
263 men interned on the Prison Ship HMS Argenta, which was moored in Belfast Lough and described as a "floating gulag". The numerical superiority of the
The Troubles in Ulster (1920–1922)
The_Troubles_in_Ulster_(1920–1922)
Former RNLI lifeboat station in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
alongside the east pier at Carrickfergus, a town on the north shore of Belfast Lough, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. A lifeboat was first stationed
Carrickfergus Lifeboat Station
Carrickfergus_Lifeboat_Station
1995 British TV series or programme
out of the specially constructed prison in the middle of Belfast Lough. He falls into the Lough, protesting that he cannot swim. He reappeared in the 2016
Give_My_Head_Peace
Former district council in Northern Ireland
Town Hall and the council administered the town, on the north shore of Belfast Lough, and surrounding area, which extended from Greenisland in the south-west
Carrickfergus_Borough_Council
Motorway in Northern Ireland
It is a dual two lane road with most of the road on a causeway in Belfast Lough in order to bypass Whitehouse beach. Originally announced in 1964, the
M5 motorway (Northern Ireland)
M5_motorway_(Northern_Ireland)
Railway in Northern Ireland (1903–1949)
the shore of Belfast Lough. Stations were built along the main line and the Carrickfergus branch. The most impressive was that at Belfast where Lanyon
Northern_Counties_Committee
Seaside resort in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Coleraine-Portrush railway line, where travellers can connect with trains to Derry, Belfast and beyond. Portrush is a busy seaside resort, with a frequent train service
Portrush
Ulster Protestant bonfire celebration in Northern Ireland
counties Antrim and Down to help Williamite ships navigate through Belfast Lough at night. Traditionally, both Catholics and Protestants in Ulster lit
Eleventh_Night
across Ulster. The tradition comes from beacons that were ignited along Belfast Lough to guide King William and his fleet into Carrickfergus. Orangefest is
Culture_of_Ulster
Medieval Irish abbot and saint
founded a monastery at Bangor, County Down on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, directly opposite Carrickfergus. According to the Irish annals, Bangor
Comgall
Northern Irish Unionist politician (1871–1940)
overlooking Belfast Lough. His mother, Eleanor Gilmore Browne, was the daughter of Robert Browne, a prosperous man who owned property in Belfast and a farm
James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon
James_Craig,_1st_Viscount_Craigavon
Barony in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
Carrickfergus's main feature is Carrickfergus Castle, on the north shore of the Belfast Lough, which was built around 1180 by John de Courcy. William, Prince of Wales
Baron_Carrickfergus
Cargo ship built in 1941
lumber and steel. She put into Belfast Lough on 29 November, from where she joined Convoy BB 239, which departed Belfast Lough on 30 November and arrived
SS_Ragnhild_(1941)
The Belfast Dock strike or Belfast lockout took place in Belfast, Ireland from 26 April to 28 August 1907. The strike was called by Liverpool-born trade
1907_Belfast_Dock_strike
1937 British submarine depot ship
headlines. The men swam close to 300 yd (270 m) through icy water across Belfast Lough and hijacked a bus. Having evaded the army and police, the men later
HMS_Maidstone_(1937)
Village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
the road that went from Belfast to Derry. In 1852, while the bridge at Toome was being replaced as part of drainage works on Lough Neagh, a nephew had McCorley's
Toome
River in Belfast, Northern Ireland
outflow into Belfast Lough. The Farset is now contained within a tunnel under Belfast's High Street supposedly big enough to take a bus. Belfast was founded
River_Farset
Local government district in Northern Ireland
square miles (710 km2) from the lower River Bann and Lough Neagh to the shores of Belfast Lough. It has a population of 148,487. The name of the new district
Antrim_and_Newtownabbey
Clockwise round the coast is Belfast Lough, between County Antrim and County Down. Also in County Down is Strangford Lough, actually an inlet partially
Geography_of_Ireland
1689 siege
of war, the expedition's officers decided to make for Belfast Lough rather than Carlingford Lough, allowing them to join up with the advancing Irish Protestant
Siege_of_Carrickfergus
Highest mountain in Northern Ireland
the mountain. The summit has views of the coast, and as far afield as Belfast Lough, 30 miles (50 kilometres) north, Dublin Bay, 55 miles (90 kilometres)
Slieve_Donard
travel, tourism, insurance
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