Glynns-index

EXPLORING PRESBYTERIANISM EAST OF BALLYMENA. Dr Eull Dunlop   Account of a field trip taken by the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland, round Ballymena, Clough, Broughshane & Slemish. Reproduction of order of service- Bicententery Commemmoration 1945 Ballymena; coloured Photograph of stained glass window in Clough Presbyterian Church; Photograph of Cushendall Presbyterian Church. THE ARTS AND … Read more

WILLIAM.S.ARMOUR  FOUNDER OF THE YOUNG FARMERS CLUBS OF ULSTER. S.Alex Blair   Started YFC modelled on the Danish Folk High School Movement. Photograph of 3 young farmers shearing sheep at Cargan SEA FARING : A GLENS TRADITION Captain Gerry Blaney (Rtd.)     The tradition of seafaring in the Glens from the mid 19th century … Read more

A BRIEF INTERIM ACCOUNT OF EXCAVATIONS AT DRUMADOON CO. ANTRIM 2003 Cormac McSparran & Brian Williams   Account of excavations carried out by archaeologists from the Environment and Heritage Service and Queens University. The site was a variation on a rath or ringfort; phases of occupation from early Christian to early 14th century. Important finds … Read more

THE SOCIETY VISIT TO COUNTY DONEGAL 2002 Harry Hume Account of society’s outing to Donegal, including stops in Lifford, Letterkenny, Glenveagh, Carrigart & Greencastle.   ‘REFLECTIONS IN BALLYCASTLE’ Frank Rogers   Poem.   NEELB LIBRARY SERVICE Yvonne Hirst   This article examines the resources available in the Local Studies Service in the NEELB.     … Read more

REPORT ON THE SOCIETY’S ACTIVITIES: Harry Hume. Donnell O’Loan. The Glens of Antrim Historical Society visit to Birr,Co.Offaly; local history field- day in Cushendun; & visit to Clough.   CIVIL PARISH OF LOUGHGIEL Hugh MacLean   Description of the area; location of graveyards; Altnahinch Dam; Knockahollet Motte & Bailey; Old School and Church. Ballad – … Read more

THE SIEGE OF DERRY: THEN & NOW.   Prof. Thomas Fraser   History and background to the Siege; how the commemorations associated with it have changed over the years.   EARLY CHRISTIAN ROUND TOWERS OF IRELAND Lynn Black   Their history, function, dating, building origins.   With 9 Photographs THE MANORIAL COURTHOUSES OF NORTH ANTRIM … Read more

  GLYNN TO GLENS   Launch of new book by the Society   CHILDREN OF THE GLENS   Launch of booklet by P4 pupils   THE END OF THE BAY  Malachy Mc Sparran History of the Bay Hotel in Cushendun; the previous owners; demolished in 2000 after 65 years. Photographs: Cushendun before the Bay Hotel … Read more

EARLY REMINICENCES OF HUGH ALEXANDER BOYD 1907-1996   Edited by Dr Anne Boyd and Eull Dunlop   Born Ballycastle; early memories of Coronation of George V ; Ulster Volunteer Force in 1914; the Manor House; the Workhouse…..   Photographs:  The Quay Road; Boyd Family; Coronation; Town Church; Narrow Gauge Railway;  & The Diamond. A BALLYCASTLE … Read more

OLDEN DAYS IN CUSHENDALL AND THE GLENS c 1817 Hugh Alexander Boyd   Part 6 Conclusion PERPENDICULAR ARCHITECTURE: EXCAVATIONS AT ST. PATRICKS CHURCH, ARMOY, CO ANTRIM Declan P. Hurl   Excavations on the site of the present church (1820s) remains of earlier Christian site; burials; leprosy.   Photograph of church; floor plans of old and … Read more

OLDEN DAYS IN CUSHENDALL AND THE GLENS Hugh A Boyd   Part 6 c1817. Continuation from Vol. 24   A HISTORY OF THE DAL nARAIDI Lynn Black   History of the tribe from early Christian period ; territories in Ulster. Historical date list attached, from the Annals of the Four Masters 388 – 1198 AD. … Read more