Bushmills | |
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Location within Northern Ireland | |
Population | 1,247 (2021 Census) |
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Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BUSHMILLS |
Postcode district | BT57 |
Dialling code | 028 |
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Bushmills (From Irish Muileann na Buaise[1] ) is a village on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Bushmills had a population of 1,247 in the 2021 Census. It is located 60 miles (97 km) from Belfast, 11 miles (18 km) from Ballycastle and 9 miles (14 km) from Coleraine. The village owes its name to the River Bush and to a large watermill that was built there in the early 17th century.[1] It is home to the Old Bushmills Distillery, which produces Irish whiskey, and is near the Giant's Causeway.