Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The antrim historical society ahs is dedicated to the celebration of antrims history. Its span includes anything erected by human agency. Genealogy books history books local history books fiction mythology, poetry, forklore, medieval studies, etc. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland mooney. The population falling within the union at the 1831 census had been 47,058 ranging from ballynadrentagh population 1,514 to antrim itself 6,060. Antrim castle is a great mansion set in the midst of lovely surroundings, but it is not endowed with the romance of its nearest neighbour, shanes castle. Thanks to dave dubois for maintaining this site, or by postcard by becoming a member. Letters concerning the northern coast of the county of antrim. We are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. Part of the irish families project, this reference work includes the complete 1659 census for antrim, county map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in antrim taken from the irish book of arms. County antrim, ireland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
There will be further presentations to young people read more. William erskine was in one house and widow and alexander erskine. Ballymoney graveyards and north antrim research dorothy. Aug 26, 2014 there are the majestic assembly rooms, now bank offices, built c. You can learn of our activities through the towns news and events notices, local newspapers, the ahs website. This edited article about county antrim originally appeared in look and learn issue number 103 published on 4th january, 1964. Online records for county antrim ulster historical foundation.
Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of the irish poor and discover why so many were emigrating to her home country. Antrim castle gardens are the proud winners of the ulster in bloom special award 2012. Bassetts book of antrim is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888. Local information on the north coast giants causeway. Ballycastle, antrim historical description this place, in the irish language called ballycashlain, or castletown, derived that name from a castle built here in 1609 by randolph, earl of antrim, who was directed by jas. Antrim house wellington heritage absolutely positively. The following are a list of book titles relating to co. Ballycastle, antrim genealogy heraldry and history. Islandmagee had, besides antiquarian remains, a notoriety as a home of. The sites of the 1798 rising in antrim and down blackstaff. Dec 12, 2009 vestry book of antrim parish, halifax county, virginia, 17521817 by marian dodson chiarito, 1983, clarkton press edition, in english. Buildings of county antrim represents a personal selection of some of the more important or interesting buildings within the boundaries of the old county of antrim excluding, of course, belfast. Visit uk for a wide range of irish and scotsirish history and genealogy books on irish and scotsirish culture and history. M in st marys parish centre, cushendall on friday 20th september at 8pm.
It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century antrim, recording details addresses and occupations for over 5,000 people in the county. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland. Six days later, on september 8th, kemp left ballycastle for london, travelling via belfast and fleetwood. County antrim, northern ireland, uk places librarything.
Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. A lively and entertaining history of antrim that picks up where cochrane, an earlier antrim historian, leaves off. Northern ireland history, irish history, books barnes. Carnmoney, a parish, in the barony of lower belfast, county of antrim, and province of ulster, 3 miles n. Antrim castle also known as massereene castle was a castle in antrim, county antrim. Vestry book of antrim parish, halifax county, virginia, 17521817.
The sites of the 1798 rising in antrim and down blackstaff guides by bill wilsdon 19980306 on. By focusing on the history of the first congregational church in old lyme, ct, marilyn nelson presents not only ecclesiastical history but also a report on slavery and bigotry in a presumably enlightened part of the union. Linen houses of antrim and n down the launch of a new book the linen houses of county antrim and north county down, by dr kathleen rankin mbe will be held on wednesday 21 november in the christchurch library, belfast academical institute, college square east, belfast, at 7pm. Antrim bibliography ballymoney poor law union was formed 18th january 1840, and covered an area of 298 square miles. Derrykeighan old churchyard has been quite different from the others in that many of the gravestones are from the 17th and 18th centuries. Other properties connected with dunluce include ballymagarry house and glenarm castle. The presbyterian historical society was founded in 1907 to promote public awareness of the history of the various strands of presbyterianism in ireland.
Secondhand books for sale presbyterian historical society of. Our website includes description of books, sample poems, author biographies, contact and ordering information. Derrykeighan old churchyard book ballymoney graveyards and. Vestry book of antrim parish, halifax county, virginia.
Rather the house is styled to the then popular eclectic mix of. Marconi left for london and kemp took down the mast that he had erected 104 feet north at greers house at the top of the quayand returned all the stores to the antrim arms hotel. Employment opportunities history location accolades latest news press center. From its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families warren robert cochrane mirror steam printing press, 1880 antrim n. This place was anciently called coole, and according to tradition there was a town of that name of considerable extent near the present church, on the decay of which the parish took its. History of county antrim topographical dictionary of. The new workhouse, built in 18423, was designed by george wilkinson. Please sample our releases and learn about their makers. A journey around and about the antrim coast as seen from old postcards of the early 20 th century by kevin ohagan kevin ohagan began by giving members a brief history of the postcard which can be traced back to 1869 and was introduced by the austrian postal authority. The sites of the 1798 rising in antrim and down blackstaff guides by bill wilsdon 19980306.
Nearly 7,900 acres were granted to edward diggs and raphael taney under a patent designated as the resurvey of brothers agreement. Records of the antrim family of america internet archive. Online records for county antrim ulster historical. See actions taken by the people who manage and post. Martins belfast directory for 184142 a reprint by mid antrim historical.
This will be followed by the launch of the glynns volume 47, and presentation of the malachy mcsparran memorial cup to cross and passion college. Within the heart of the gardens is a unique visitor experience, the refurbished clotworthy house. Once described as a treasure house of ulsters history, the library of the presbyterian historical society contains some 12,000 books and pamphlets. Beautifully illustrated with historic photographs and filled with fascinating tidbits of antrim lore. Vestry book of antrim parish, halifax county, virginia, 17521817 by marian dodson chiarito, 1983, clarkton press edition, in english. Parish history books by counties 082118 antrim to down dublin to leix limerick to offaly roscommon to wicklow. Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. The house is enclosed on three sides by elegant verandahs, supported by paired columns and turned balustrading. A picture history of carrickfergus castle by pat nicolle from the pounding, humming mills of belfast city, linen centre of the world, the weaving towns of antrim stretch northwards across the hills and fields of.
Archaeological sites in county antrim, castles in county antrim, history of belfast, lordlieutenants of antrim, military history of county antrim, monuments and memorials in county antrim, politics of county antrim, the troubles in county. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. County antrim has a population density of 203 people per square. Lord oneill was shot and died on the steps of the market house. The house was named after the original ownerbuilders home county of antrim in what is now northern ireland. It is a fine example of edwardian italianate, and is a large two storey timber dwelling originally of 18 rooms, with a further tower storey capped by cupola.
The people buried there are from many churches in the area. Archaeological sites in county antrim, castles in county antrim, history of belfast, lordlieutenants of antrim, military history of county antrim, monuments and memorials in county antrim, politics of county antrim, the troubles in county antrim. It contains 414 pages of detailed information, as well as an excellent full colour map. Bassetts book of antrim 1888 irish family history centre. The book provides an illustrated and informed commentary on the major linen families and their magnificent houses. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland from wikipedia at what date the county of antrim was formed is not known, but it appears that a certain district bore this name before the reign of edward ii early 14th century, and when the shiring of ulster was undertaken by sir john perrot in the 16th century, antrim and down were already. Mar 10, 2020 the glens of antrim historical society are holding their a. Visit the garden heritage exhibition where you can read about the history of the gardens and the story of the massereene family. Adjoined to the northeast shore of lough neagh, the county covers an area of 3,046 square kilometres 1,176 sq mi and has a population of about 618,000.
Or the old town hall, now the masonic hall, built in 1775 and most notably marked with a plaque to commemorate the clock tower from which two rebels of the united irish rebellion were hanged. My book is based on the genealogy of the local families. Like many other places, it counts its history back to the days of st. Its operation was overseen by an elected board of guardians, 28 in number, representing its 22 electoral divisions as listed below figures in brackets indicate numbers of guardians if other than one. Some of these may be easily obtainable, some are rare and out of print. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland from wikipedia at what date the county of antrim was formed is not known, but it appears that a certain district bore this name before the reign of edward ii early 14th century, and when the shiring of ulster was undertaken by sir john perrot in the 16th century, antrim and down were already recognized divisions, in contradistinction to the remainder of the province. This was completed in 1756 in the palladian style, and extended in the 1780s. Sale catalogue of the contents of drumilly house, loughgall, co armagh, to be sold. This is the third book in a planned series of the graveyards in north antrim. Glenarm castle was the site of a medieval tower house, which was ruined by the mid 18th century when alexander macdonnell, 5th earl of antrim, commissioned christopher myers to rebuild it as his principal residence. It is a substantial two storey timber dwelling of originally 18 rooms, with a further tower storey capped by a small cupola.
In 1863 the legislature organized antrim county, attaching the unorganized counties of kalkaska, crawford and ostego. Derrykeighan old churchyard book ballymoney graveyards. Irelands welcome to the stranger also on kindle is an american widows account of her travels in ireland in 184445 on the eve of the great famine. The speakers chair and mace that were used in the irish parliament in dublin are carefully preserved in the castle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Parades and promenades, antrim, new hampshirethe second hundred years. John dubourdieu 17551839 was published in 1812 and is one of a series of surveys of irish counties in the early 19th century on behalf of the dublin society later the royal dublin society. County antrim genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. Antrim house is a fine example of edwardian italianate domestic design. Antrim bibliography antrim poor law union was formed on the th may 1840 and covered an area of 181 square miles. County antrim named after the town of antrim, from irish. Antrim house is one of the few substantial merchants houses surviving in the inner city of wellington. Bellaghy historical society tuesday 12th february 20.
The launch of a new book the linen houses of county antrim and north county down, by dr kathleen rankin mbe will be held on wednesday 21 november in the christchurch library, belfast academical institute, college square east, belfast, at 7pm. Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of the irish poor and. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Its operation was overseen by an elected board of guardians, 24 in number, representing its 19 electoral divisions as listed below figures in brackets indicate numbers of guardians if more than one. Notwithstanding the name or the origins of its commissioner, the house is styled in neither of ulsters then dominant vernacular styles namely irish vernacular architecture and ulsterscots baronial. The antrim historical society ahs is dedicated to the celebration of antrim s history. One can scarcely believe that the small, quiet town of antrim once played a very important part in history. Dorothy arthurs north antrim research and family history books. Comprised of the minutes of meetings held by the vestry. John foster, the last speaker of the irish house was reported to have spoken in the oak room of the. Antrim house publishes poetry by emerging and established authors as well as memoirs and photo essays. The survey describes the geography, topography, agriculture, industry, religion, language, living conditions, system of. The glens of antrim historical society are holding their a.