Mounthill

Mounthill is a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near Larne. In the 2011 Census, it had a population of 114 people.[1] It is situated in the Larne Borough Council area.

Mounthill Fair, which takes place in October each year, is predominantly a horse fair (with shire horses dominating). The fair is nearly 300 years old and is said to have begun with a Charter from King James of England.[2]

References
  1. "Mounthill (Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  2. "DATE SET FOR THIS YEAR'S MOUNTHILL FAIR". www.larnetimes.co.uk. Johnston Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 14 August 2018.

See also
  • List of villages in Northern Ireland
  • List of towns in Northern Ireland


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