Glens of Antrim Archives

Chronicles of the Glens episode 3 – Spring

Farming and Country Life / 12 minutes of reading / April 19, 2025 / By HDclump

Chronicles of the Glens episode 3 – Spring arrives in the Glens of Antrim like a whispered promise. This year, it unfolds with extraordinary warmth, painting the landscape in vibrant sunshine. Indeed, it’s one of the most glorious springs anyone can remember. Life surges through the nine green valleys. You can almost feel the buzz of awakening nature after winter’s slumber. Birdsong fills the air, a cheerful soundtrack to the unfolding season. However, this beautiful awakening carries an undercurrent of unease. A shadow looms on the horizon, unknown and disruptive.

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Chronicles of the Glens episode 2 – Winter

Farming and Country Life / 12 minutes of reading / April 11, 2025 / By HDclump

Winter arrives in the magnificent Glens of Antrim with a dual personality. Initially, it can seem a stark and challenging time. Biting winds often howl down the valleys, carrying fierce blizzards that paint the landscape white. Consequently, the world outside becomes a place of raw, untamed power. Yet, when the storms pause and the winds finally relent, a breathtaking, almost magical beauty emerges.

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Chronicles of the Glens episode 1 – Autumn

Farming and Country Life / 12 minutes of reading / April 5, 2025 / By HDclump

Autumn arrives in the Glens of Antrim like a whispered promise. Indeed, the air grows crisp, carrying the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke. Sunlight, now softer, slants across hillsides beginning their slow transformation. The vibrant, almost overwhelming green of summer surrenders gracefully.

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Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour episode 5

Cooking Show / 8 minutes of reading / February 3, 2025 / By HDclump

The rolling green landscapes of the Glens of Antrim hold a special kind of magic. Nestled along Northern Ireland’s northeastern coast, these breathtaking valleys are rich in history, culture, and culinary traditions that have stood the test of time. In this episode of Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour, the celebrated chef embarks on an unforgettable journey through this enchanting region. Her guide? None other than renowned garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, whose childhood summers in the Glens shaped his love for the land.

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