Carnlough Heritage Hub EHOD 2026

Carnlough Heritage Hub – Local History and Heritage Exhibition
Discover the rich history of Carnlough and the Glens of Antrim at the Carnlough Heritage Hub, located in the historic Carnlough Town Hall.

Visitors can explore a collection of photographs, digital displays and printed images capturing local events, traditions, industries and everyday life from across Carnlough and the surrounding area.

Discover Carnlough’s Industrial Heritage
The Heritage Hub’s interpretation displays explore the industries that helped shape Carnlough and the wider Glens of Antrim during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Topics include:

Limestone quarrying in Carnlough
Iron mining in Glenravel
Other traditional industries of the Glens of Antrim
The development of Carnlough Harbour
Maritime connections and coastal trade
Local geology and natural resources
From the Stone Age to the Industrial Era
The exhibition also looks further back into the area’s past, exploring settlement from the Stone Age through to the industrialists of the 19th century.

Visitors can learn more about the people who lived and worked in the area, and how the landscape, natural resources and coastline influenced the development of the community.

Carnlough Harbour, Wildlife and Landscape
Alongside its industrial history, the Heritage Hub celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of Carnlough, including:

Carnlough Harbour
The surrounding coastline
Local scenery
Geology
Wildlife
Natural resources
The displays provide a broader picture of how the environment and local industries have shaped life in Carnlough over generations.

A Historic Venue
Carnlough Town Hall was built in 1856 as part of the infrastructure supporting the growth of the local limestone industry.

Today, the building continues to serve the community as the home of the Carnlough Heritage Hub and its local history displays.

Visitor Information
Venue: Carnlough Heritage Hub, Carnlough Town Hall
Admission: Check local event details
Refreshments: Available

This is a great opportunity to explore Carnlough history, the Glens of Antrim, local industry, maritime heritage and community traditions through photographs, stories and interpretation displays.