9 miles west of Ballymena on the Maghera Road, the village of Portglenone stands on both banks of the River Bann and is thus partly in Counties Antrim and Londonderry.
Always a place of importance because of its bridge over the River Bann, Portglenone was formerly known for its grass-seed market, linen factories and important salmon fishery and is now home to an 18-berth marina.