Glens Of Antrim Historical Society
Formed in 1965 & recognised as one of the foremost Historical Societies in Ireland
The Glens of Antrim Historical Society The programme of monthly lectures presented by the Glens of Antrim Historical Society resumes this Friday, 20 th January 2023, in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall, commencing at 8.00pm. In a change to the previously published programme, the speaker for the evening is Dr Niall Comer, lecturer at the … Read more
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
The A.G.M will take place on Friday 16th September 2022 at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. All members are welcome to attend. This will be followed at 8pm by entertainment and the launch of The Glynns volume 49. Everyone welcome to attend.
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
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
Due to the rise of Covid infections we unfortunately have to cancel the lecture due on 21st January 2022 by Robert Corbett. Hopefully we can reschedule this talk at another time.
Dear members, because the cost of postage is so expensive it would be great if the Society could keep in touch with you by e mail. Renewal of membership, notification of AGM and future lectures will all be resuming this year, adhering to Covid regulations. If you could send me your e mail address that … Read more
The Glens of Antrim Historical Society are holding a fund raising Treasure Hunt on Thursday 20th June at 7pm. The hunt will leave from Ballycastle Presbyterian Church Hall, Coleraine Road, Ballycastle at 7pm. £12 per car, everyone welcome
Meeke and the Major on Friday 16th November at 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. Join us for an evening of reflection and shared history respectfully remembering key historical events from 100 years ago commemorating the end of WW1. Featuring a local community performance set in 1917, it tell the story of Private John … Read more