17/05/2026
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1. Galboly is known as โThe Hidden Villageโ
Tucked deep in the Glens of Antrim above Carnlough, it remained largely unknown to outsiders for decades.
2. It was once a thriving rural community
At its peak, around 60 people lived there in small stone cottages, farming the steep hillsides and fishing nearby waters.
3. The village dates back hundreds of years
Historians believe families lived in the area from at least the 18th century, possibly earlier.
4. The name โGalbolyโ means โThe English Dairy Placeโ
The name comes from Irish Gaelic origins linked to farming and cattle grazing.
5. Most residents left during the 20th century
Harsh living conditions, isolation, and lack of jobs forced families to move away.
6. The village became completely abandoned
By the 1950s only a few residents remained, leaving behind empty cottages and ruins still standing today.
7. Its final resident lived there alone until 2013
A monk connected to Portglenone Abbey stayed in Galboly long after everyone else had gone.
8. Galboly has connections to Game of Thrones
The dramatic landscape and ancient atmosphere attracted filmmakers working in Northern Ireland.
9. It offers incredible views over the Antrim Coast
From the hillside, visitors can see Garron Point, the coastline, and the surrounding glens.
10. Locals once called it โRobberโs Villageโ
Old stories claim fugitives and smugglers used the remote location as a hiding place many years ago.
๐ A true hidden gem of the Glens of Antrim - where history, mystery, and breathtaking scenery all meet.
