Portbraddon (or Portbraddan) is a small coastal hamlet in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The hamlet has an ancient salmon fishing station, a beach and a notable church.
Backpacking in Northern Ireland: St. Gobban’s Church in Portbraddon.
Population: Less than 50
Main Sights:
St. Gobban’s Church
Portbraddon Harbour
Portbraddon Beach
The Ulster Way
Places to Stay:
Whitepark Bay Hostel (nearby)
Our Favourite Pub: The Braddan
Our Favourite Restaurant: The Braddan
Our Favourite Coffee Shop: The Braddan
Our Portbraddon Secrets:
– A local myth states that Portbraddon contains the smallest church in Ireland. The small blue building in question was constructed in the 1950s as a cow byre, yet was later converted into a fully operation church. The government listed it without prior research. The church has held many weddings.
