Glens Of Antrim Historical Society
Formed in 1965 & recognised as one of the foremost Historical Societies in Ireland
‘Leaving the Glens Farm of my childhood’ My childhood years passed on quickly and I was now fourteen years old and had to leave school on 29 May 1934, as my uncles and aunts had married and left home, I was now needed to work on the farm. I was very sad leaving school as … Read more
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
The Founders of Feis na nGleann 1904 By Eileen McAuley President: Miss Barbara McDonnell, Monavart, Cushendall A descendant of the McDonnells of Antrim, Miss McDonnell was interested in the improvement of living standards for the local people. With her friend Miss Sturge, she established the toy factory in Cushendall in 1901. This not only … Read more
The Glens of Antrim Historical Society January talk, by Wesley Hutchinson, will take place on Friday 24th January 2020 at 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. Everyone welcome.
The November lecture/talk will take place on Friday 22nd November at 8pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. ‘The Armistice in Poetry and Song’ by Frank Rogers, Nuala Connolly and the U3A. Everyone is welcome to attend, non members admission £3 The November meeting of the Glens of Antrim Historical Society will take place … Read more
ULSTER SCOTS IN THE GLENS This article first appeared in The Glynns Volume 37 (2009). It is reproduced here in full. ‘Hag the heid aff him!’ This is the legendary advice alleged to be customarily given by Glenarm hurling supporters to their man on the field when he is challenged for possession of the ball … Read more
This month’s talk will take place in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall at 8.30pm. “The Antrim Coast Road” by Donnell O’Loan. Everyone is welcome to attend, members are free and the charge for non- members remains £3.00.
The Glens of Antrim Historical Society Annual Outing Friday 19th May 2017 Proposed Itinerary 9.00am: Bus departs Sheskburn House, Ballycastle 9.30am: Bus departs St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall 11.00am: Arrive Clifton House, tea/coffee and scones served on arrival Tour of Clifton House Tour of Clifton Street Cemetery 2.00pm: Arrive Crumlin Road Gaol, tea/coffee sandwiches … Read more
This article first appeared in The Glynns Volume 6 (1978). It is re- presented here in it’s original format. The Society wishes to thank the Officers of the Royal Irish Academy for kindly permitting the publication of this Memoir, and the Staff of the Northern Ireland Public Record Office for its assistance … Read more
This article first appeared in The Glynns Volume 8 (1980). It is re-presented here with additional photographs and hyperlinks. Larne Times 5th June 1915 MEDICAL OFFICERS 1885 Dr. John W. Fogarty 1903 Dr. Michael John O’Kane 1929 Dr. Alex J. McSparran 1973 Dr. John G. McSparran MATRONS 1885 Sister Katherine McDonnell. … Read more