Northern Ireland counties-Mid and East Antrim

Can you answer these questions about the Northern Irish county of Mid and East Antrim?
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Large, well preserved medieval castle, constructed by the Anglo-Norman John de Courcey
Carrickfergus Castle
In this coastal village, located on the Antrim Coast Road, is a former castle turned hotel that is considered one of the most haunted buildings in Northern Ireland
Ballygally
Prominent, well rounded basalt mountain that forms the plug of an extinct ancient volcano; according to tradition this is where the young, enslaved St Patrick converted to Christianity
Slemish
Situated at the head of Belfast Lough, this colourful Victorian seaside town has a railway museum and the primary operating base of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland(RPSI)
Whitehead
Outside Carrickfergus lie a series of deep, extensive mines containing massive deposits of this mineral
Salt
Rugged cliff face housing a spectacular and well engineered coastal path, featuring caves, bridges, tunnels and stunning views
The Gobbins
Towering war memorial situated on a hill overlooking Greenisland; it is a replica of the Wellington Memorial in Dublin, and its dominates over the landscape
Knockagh Monument
Ballylumford gas power station, which generates half of Northern Ireland's total electricity, is located on this peninsula which held Ireland's last witch trial in 1711
Islandmagee
Esteemed and highly respected veteran actor from Ballymena, best known for his roles in Schindler's List, Taken, Star Wars, Gangs of New York and The Chronicles of Narnia
Liam Neeson
The Gothic style Glenarm Castle is the residence of this aristocrat, part of the McDonnell family
Earl of Antrim
Quaint seventeenth century village founded as a Moravian planned settlement; it was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2024
Gracehill
Businessman who emigrated to Canada and founded the iconic, titular department store that bore his name
Timothy Eaton
Waterfall owned by the National Trust, situated in the village of the same name
Gleno
Infamous seventh President of the United States whose ancestral home, Boneybefore, is located near Carrickfergus
Andrew Jackson
Bus manufacturer who pioneered the construction of low floor buses, and designed the New Routemaster for London; the company is currently owned by Jo Bamford of JCB
Wrightbus
Here's a bonus question! With 13 in total, what does the district have more of than any other within Northern Ireland?
Railway stations
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