We have a rich mix of books and articles on the history of lisburn within our website. Influences about the writers relationship with his grandfather. Ernest blythe the man from magheragall by trevor neill. The turnout in ballycastle 89 june 1798 by keith beattie. Welcome to the ireland book discussion irelandbookdiscussionl mailing list. They had two children and also arthur robinson lived in the house, his relationship was unknown. A history of ballymena during the 1798 rebellion published in ballymena observer in 1857, under the title of walks about ballymena by ballymena observer isbn.
Twelve mps were returned to the irish house of commons from co. The book reserve belfast, antrim used books and rare. 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. The object of this project is to provide information about historic buildings in co. 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. 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. 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. Antrim a potwalloping borough with about 200350 electors, had been enfranchised by 17 chas ii, and under its charter the returning officer was the seneschal of the manor of moylinny, which belonged to the massereene family. List of books and articles about northern ireland online.
Enjoy your browsing and let us know if you think there is anything we should add or expand on or if you think we should highlight certain episodes and events in the citys history. The glens of antrim historical society february talk will take place on friday 21st february at 8pm in st marys parish centre, cushendall. Glenn pattersons latest novel, the mill for grinding old people young, is a tale of 19thcentury belfast. Ernest blythe was something of a phenomenon, a rarity among those who figured in the turmoil of the formative years of the irish free state. A family run country house 4 star bed and breakfast just outside bushmills overlooking the bush river valley and antrim mountains. Its span includes anything erected by human agency. 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. The antrim historical society ahs is dedicated to the celebration of antrims history. You can learn of our activities through the towns news and events notices, local newspapers, the ahs website. The book reserve welcome to the book reserve cic a pioneering and innovative new startup social enterprise designed and the book reserve belfast united kingdom bookstore specializing in autobiographies, childrens, crime and thriller, gardening, romance, science fiction, self improvement, travel. Ballymoney graveyards and north antrim research dorothy. Whitehouse, a village, in the parish of carnmoney, barony of lower belfast, county of antrim, and province of ulster, 3 miles n.
Antrim house publishes poetry by emerging and established authors as well as memoirs and photo essays. History of county antrim topographical dictionary of. First built around 1500 dunluce castle has a fascinating history. 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. Charles was the head of the family and lizzie was his wife. William erskine was in one house and widow and alexander erskine. Londonderry natural history society londonderry, county londonderry. Mar 10, 2020 the glens of antrim historical society are holding their a. The new workhouse, built in 18423, was designed by george wilkinson. 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. Bassetts book of antrim 1888 irish family history centre. Mr bobby mcmullan from the historical society showing pupils the houses in galboly. He was born on th april, 1889, at hallstown house, magheragall, lisburn. Historical records and family trees related to catherine antrim.
Lovely views of the river bush can be seen from the windows of many of the. Beautifully illustrated with historic photographs and filled with fascinating tidbits of antrim lore. M in st marys parish centre, cushendall on friday 20th september at 8pm. The final bbc broadcast from bush house was the 12noon bst news bulletin on 12 july 2012. History a troubled history northern irelands relatively distinct history began in the early 17th cent. Some of these may be easily obtainable, some are rare and out of print. Nov 09, 2012 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. Donald antrim books list of books by author donald antrim.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It occupied a six acre site and could accommodate 700 inmates. Dorothy arthurs north antrim research and family history books. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland. A lively and entertaining history of antrim that picks up where cochrane, an earlier antrim historian, leaves off. It was a question that was dogging northern ireland as a whole. Northern ireland has 18 representatives in the british parliament. Bushmills inn hotels antrim, hotel belfast irelands blue book. These northern ireland books are recommended by alpha history authors.
County antrim genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. 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. These books are available for purchase through our affiliate partner the book depository at low prices all of which include worldwide shipping. This is a discussion area for anyone who has an interest in books relating to ireland genealogy, culture, travel andor history. Public record office of northern ireland proni the national. The people of galboly in 1901the oboyles lived in the first house. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Annals of the famine in ireland is asenath nicholsons sequel to irelands welcome to the stranger. Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. County antrim named after the town of antrim, from irish. It is situated on the shore of belfast lough, and is principally occupied by the proprietors and workpeople of the cotton factories, to which it.
They have selected these books for their content, accessibility and affordability. The undaunted american widow returned to ireland in the midst of the great famine and helped organise relief for the destitute and hungry. Charles antrim historical records and family trees. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. 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 house was founded in 1990 to promote the work of emerging as well as established poets and has been especially active since 2001. Street broughshane building buttle called captain carrickfergus castle street ceeded clergy colonel congregation connection county antrim curate dead denomination derived dickey discipline district. Broadcasting from bush house lasted for 70 years, from winter 1941 to summer 2012. A brief history of county antrim, northern ireland mooney. Major towns are carrickfergus, ballymena, lisburn, ballycastle, larne and the city of belfast. Antrim, with links to subprojects for specific buildings as appropriate. It contains 414 pages of detailed information, as well as an excellent full colour map. Parades and promenades, antrim, new hampshirethe second hundred years.
Guide to belfast and the adjacent counties by the belfast naturalists fie. The following are a list of book titles relating to co. County antrim, northern ireland ireland genealogy projects. You can watch the item lists of auction houses, or those on internet auction sites.
Antrim was one of the centres of the rising in 1798. The book provides an illustrated and informed commentary on the major linen families and their magnificent houses. As in his earlier book, we are given splendid poems in which history, science, foreign culture, and sport are metaphors for essential truth. 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. Kiln wing, old corn mill self catering in bushmills, co antrim. My book is based on the genealogy of the local families. The house was named after the original ownerbuilders home county of antrim in what is now northern ireland. Bassetts book of antrim is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888. Bush house boardroom antrim area hospital site nicrn. It is bordered by a mile wide channel which separates the torr head from the scottish coast.
Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of the irish poor and. County antrim, northern ireland, is situated in the northeast coast of ireland. Her account is not a history of the famine, but personal eyewitness testimony to the suffering it caused. Oirthear mai is a village and civil parish in county antrim, northern ireland. 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.
Index of the glynns glens of antrim historical society. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Thanks to dave dubois for maintaining this site, or by postcard by becoming a member. Kiln wing at the old corn mill, which sleeps 2 in a double bedroom, is part of a restored 19th century corn mill on the river bush in bushmills, co.
There will be further presentations to young people read more. A true story of murder and memory in northern ireland. In 1863 the legislature organized antrim county, attaching the unorganized counties of kalkaska, crawford and ostego. From its earliest settlement to june 27, 1877, with a brief genealogical record of all the antrim families. The meeting house poems by marilyn nelson 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. Century house in north antrim and a very fine italianate palazzo sitting regally in the. Who should be held accountable for a shared history of violence. See actions taken by the people who manage and post. We are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. 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 was for hundreds of years the scene of many conflicts and the town was burned and sacked over and over again. The unorganized county of meguzee was created off in 1840, and the name was changed to antrim in 1843.
Now mainly part of the strand campus of kings college london, bush house previously served as the headquarters of the bbc world service. 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. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Boyds pictorial guide to portrush, the giants causeway, and the antrim coast. Bordered by the north channel with scotland across the waters, county down, lough neagh, and county derry, county antrim is located within the province of ulster and is part of. Study through time of friars bush and belfast, 1570 1918 using the evidence. Northern ireland history, irish history, books barnes.
In one of these terrible struggles it is said 3,000 people were killed. Please sample our releases and learn about their makers. Catherine antrim historical records and family trees. There was a battle fought and a great many lives lost.