Digital Film Archives: Life in the Glens of Antrim.

The Glens of Antrim Historical Society Talk – Friday 22nd March 2024   The next in the series of monthly lectures organised by the Glens of Antrim Historical Society will take place on Friday 22nd March 2024 at 8.00pm, in the usual venue of St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. The speaker on this occasion will … Read more

Local History:The Potential of the Public Record Office N.I

The next monthly talk organised by The Glens of Antrim Historical Society will take place on Friday 24 th March 2023 at 8.00pm in the usual venue of St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. The speaker for the evening is Dr Desmond McCabe, who works in the Public Record Office, Belfast. The title of his presentation … Read more

Ballycastle and the Showbands Friday 17th February at 8pm

The Glens of Antrim Historical Society – February talk The programme of monthly lectures presented by the Glens of Antrim Historical Society resumes this Friday, 17 th February 2023, in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall, commencing at 8.00pm. The speaker for the evening is Ballycastle-born Bernie Frayne and the topic of his illustrated presentation is … Read more

November Talk – The History of the Lifeboats in Cushendall by Paddy McLaughlin

The November talk will take place on Friday 18th November at 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall.  The talk will be delivered by Paddy McLaughlin , Coxain at Red Bay Lifeboat Station.  Paddy joined the lifeboat service over 40 years ago and is presently a Trustee of the R.N.L.I both U.K and Ireland. Everyone … Read more

Glenarm Visit – Friday 13th May

There will be a visit to Glenarm on Friday 13th May 2022 at 11.00am, meet at the Castle garden car park. It will commence with a guided walk/tour of Glenarm village, followed by a tour of Glenarm Castle at 12 noon, our guide for the Castle, will be the Earl of Antrim.  The tour will … Read more

‘Songs of Freedom’ Friday 18th March at 8pm

The Glens of Antrim Historical Society March presentation, will take place in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall.  It will be presented by Frank Rogers and individual members of the U3A Choir, Palaver Group and friends.  It is entitled ‘Songs of Freedom’ and it involves the playing of a dozen songs from around the world celebrating … Read more

Lecture Friday 18th February 2022 – Traditional Music

We are delighted to return with our monthly lectures starting with ‘Traditional Music – where does it come from? by Ciaran Mulholland.  Venue: St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall at 8pm Friday 18th February 2022.  Everyone welcome, members free, non members £3.  Please be advised that covid restrictions will apply.