CPC Ballycastle welcomes Glens of Antrim Historical Society

Donnell O’Loan from the Glens of Antrim Historical Society spoke to Year 10 at Cross and Passion College, Ballycastle, recently about the work of the Society and the opportunities for students to submit an historical article for  publication in the annual society publication, The Glynns.  Donnell, a former Teacher of Science at Cross & Passion … Read more

New forum system…

We have a new forum system. The new system should be easier to use and it looks better on mobile. Try it out at: https://flarum.antrimhistory.net All accounts and posts were copied across from the old system so you should be able to login to your existing account. Any problems logging in try resetting your password. … Read more

Glynns volume 48 now available to order…

To order the print edition for £10 plus postage please click here… To order the digital edition for £5 please click here… Contents include: A Snapshot of the Famine in Ballintoy Miriam Thompson Glendun School Teresa Fisher Looking Back to the Bunamargy Mission Alasdair Roberts. Test Your Local History Knowledge Heart of the Glens Landscape … Read more

Blacksmiths of the Middle Glens

Blacksmiths of the Middle Glens and their Families By Malachy McSparran Glynns Volume 29 (2001)  This article is a reprint of one of our most popular articles by founder member Malachy McSparran, previously published in 2001.  Up until about fifty years ago the trade or profession of blacksmithing was a very common occupation in the … Read more