Antrim local history books

Felix mckillop is a local historian, geneaologist and author. You can learn of our activities through the towns news and events notices, local newspapers, the ahs website. For my research i have used church records and other local sources. From execution to exile, from treason trials to the treachery of the turncoat, from defeat on the street of antrim to shipwreck in the east indies, remembering all the orrs vividly recreates the extent to which the 1798 rebellion in ulster had all the hallmarks of a civil war. The antrim historical society ahs is dedicated to the celebration of antrims history. A native of glenarm, the first of the beautiful nine glens of antrim, felix mckillop retired from teaching in 2004 after 31 years working in the same school.

Derrykeighan old churchyard has been quite different from the others in that many of the gravestones are from the 17th and 18th centuries. Guide to belfast and the adjacent counties by the belfast naturalists fie. Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. Family and local history records family history, heritage and museums. Bob foys fascinating story, much of which has remained untold for. The digger has launched a new 116 page publication on the life and times of dr. Thanks to dave dubois for maintaining this site, or by postcard by becoming a member. But undoubtedly, our most successful production was the day of the corncrake, the poems of john hewitt and the paintings of charlie mcauley. List of military records from seapatrick, banbridge for world war i. A member and contributor to the local historical societies, he is a happily married retired school teacher with three daughters. Also see parish history list parish history books by counties last updated august 19, 2016 antrim to down.

Antrim library customer notice due to the rapidly evolving situation with covid19, we are temporarily closing all public libraries and out of hours access from 5. We have a rich mix of books and articles on the history of lisburn within our website. 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. New publication kilraughts old churchyard ballymoney. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland.

A hands on guide to find your family in county antrim and in belfast. Interesting as to local history at that time in that area of what is now northern ireland. Some of these may be easily obtainable, some are rare and out of print. Glenarm, a local history a history of glenarm, the first of the famous nine glens of antrim, n ireland. Strabane history society is launching a series of 10 question quizzes about the town and surrounding area. Local history books and tourist guides for ballynure in east antrim, ulster, claim mark twain samuel langhorne clemens as a famous son of the district.

He published twentythree pamphlets of local interest and these have been reproduced together in a single book published by the glens of antrim historical society. This book is written to help find the roots of any family in the county. Information on local buildings some of which i see every day and knew nothing about. The glens of antrim historical society february talk will take place on friday 21st february at 8pm in st marys parish centre, cushendall. Glenarm, a local history 1987 out of print this publication was the first of a number of local histories by felix mckillop. We are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. In 1988, mccahans local histories, a series of pamphlets on north antrim and the glens 1923, were compiled by cahal dallat and reprinted by the society. Map of antrim county, michigan and parts of charlevoix and kalkaska 1915.

For almost four decades, isabelle collected books books on the local history of greencastleantrim, books on the history of franklin county, books on the history. The people buried there are from many churches in the area. Note that this book contains a further seven townlands studies by different authors. County antrim genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. I popped into the library to find out about the local history of ballymena.

Antrim maynooth studies in local history 9781846826092. It follows a format which he later used in many of his books, looking at the history of glenarm, the first of the nine glens of antrim, from the first settlers in the glen 6,000 years earlier to 1987, the year of publication. The nelson room at the main library is a noncirculating collection of local history items including city directories and plat maps. The first of the histories is by robert mccahan who was born in ballycastle in 1863. About the society glens of antrim historical society. Antrim county, in the north west corner of michigans lower peninsula was formed march 8, 1843 from its parent county, cheboygan. Frederick buick was minister of the second presbyterian now trinity congregation from 1835 to 1908, with additional material on the local history, including details of the moores, raphaels and other families of note edited by eull dunlop. Subject catalogue of books and other material relating to co. In the series of paintings in antrim, town and country, talented local artist paul holmes perfectly captures the rich diversity of the area while the words of renowned local historian alastair smyth bring to life the fascinating history of the place and its people. A history of the greencastleantrim community 1736 1971 by w.

An indispensable reference to this community, useful to local historians and genealogists alike. This is the third book in a planned series of the graveyards in north antrim. Belfast through time is aidan campbell s latest local history book. He is particularly interested in genealogy and local history and has penned a number of local history publications of the east antrim area.

Conrads books and news articles and other history book references. Mussen, compiled from miscellaneous newspaper extracts and other local sources including the orange lodge records of l. Antrim county michigan genealogy signet technologies. To celebrate and commemorate 80 glorious years of the golf clubs history, a limited edition, hardback book titled. Author, title, publication details, sample location, comment. Author of a number of books from on local histories all over county antrim. Derrykeighan old churchyard book ballymoney graveyards. This history looks at the history of the glenarm, cairncastle, ballygally areas of east antrim. Some indicate that the immigrants left from the greencastle on the border of. Local history experienced a similar upsurge in the 1960s and 1970s which led to the. 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. Family and local history bill macafees website administrative divisions. The books contain lists of names but it must be remembered that these only include the landholders, or to be more accurate the persons who held the leases in the various parts of a townland. Check out our first one by clicking the link below and see if.

In my experience, the persons listed in the tithe applotment books are usually the main leaseholders in the townland at that time. This list of museums in northern ireland contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing. Irish local history free irish local history ebooks. Mark twain, as he was known to his worldwide readers was christened samuel langhorne clemens. During the developing crisis james garrison at carrickfergus successfully repulsed an attempt by local protestants to storm it. Index to the county antrim 1803 agricultural census antrim family heritage centre computerizing parish records. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding any genealogy or history having to do with co. A new limited edition of this book has been recently issued by inspire books in association with schull books eur 90. Antrim house publishes poetry by emerging and established authors as well as memoirs and photo essays. It was originally named megesee county, but was later renamed after county antrim, in ireland.

Belfast through time is aidan campbells latest local history book. The following are a list of book titles relating to co. In 1689 during the williamite war in ireland, county antrim was a centre of protestant resistance against the rule of the catholic james ii. He lives in feystown in glenarm, and is a fountain of knowledge in local glens history. Cushendall golf club jewel of the glens will be launched on friday th july at 8. This book contains 190 pages of local information, adverts and history. Allisonantrim museum is continuing its research into how greencastle got its name. Not his first contribution to the local history see further below, this account opens with an excellent description of the town in the late. The turnout in ballycastle 89 june 1798 by keith beattie. Ireland local history books by county connorsgenealogy. Antrim house was founded in 2001 to publish the work of emerging as well as established poets. From its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families.