Runkerry House beneath the World Heritage Antrim volcanics

Ian Stehbens, on June 2, 2007, said:

I quote from the Portballintrae website, "This ... listed sandstone building was once part of the Macnaghtens of Dunderave Estate. It was built in the early 1860's by Sir Edward Macnaghten ... who became Lord of Appeal for the United Kingdom in 1887.... In 1951 Sir Malcolm Macnaghten donated Runkerry House to the Northern Ireland government for pubic use. It was used for many years as a wonderful retirement home, later as a Residential Activity Centre and finally a Rehabilitation Unit. It was closed down and in 1996 without consultation with the community for other possible public/social uses, placed on the open market and sold at Public Auction to Seaport Investments Limited. At the time the sale caused controversy in relation to the moral 'right of sale' by the government of a charitably donated property. Shortly after its purchase the Talon Group Inc announced on its website the future development of Runkerry House.." The basaltic Antrim Lava Flows reach the coast as Giant's Causeway (UNESCO World Heritage listed)and the area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Ancsa, on November 28, 2008, said:

wonderful place!

Ian Stehbens, on November 28, 2008, said:

It is a very early morning here, ancsa so I send you greetings for a new day. Thanks for your visit and appreciative comment. I love exploring for this combination of landform and building, colour and design are special examples of the rewards!

Ian in Sydney, Australia (via Antrim)