Glens Of Antrim Historical Society
Formed in 1965 & recognised as one of the foremost Historical Societies in Ireland
Reminder: Booking Closes Friday 10th May Join us for our Glens of Antrim Historical Society Annual Outing on Friday May 17th to Gracehill Moravian Village. Many of you will know that Gracehill is a Georgian model village which was founded by the Moravian Church in 1759. The schoolhouse dates from 1765 and … Read more
The Glens of Antrim Historical Society is organising a group visit to the Public Record Office so that those interested can familiarise themselves with the layout of the building and how to make use of the computer systems. A member of PRONI staff will be available to demonstrate how to access records for … Read more
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
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.
Dear members, could I respectfully remind you to pay your membership if you have not done so already. The high cost of postage makes it difficult for the society to send out reminder letters. Many thanks you for your continued support. Kind regards Bernadette Delargy
‘Dr James McDonnell of Cushendall (1763-1845) his life and contributions to medicine and society’ by Dr Stanley Hawkins. The talk will take place in St Mary’s Parish Centre in Cushendall at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome. Non-members admission £3
The society are planning a trip to the historic town of Enniskillen on Friday 20th May 2016. The tour will include a boat journey and guided tour of Devenish Island, a tour by water of the island town, lunch in the Killyhevlin Hotel overlooking the River Erne, a visit to Castlecoole-the finest Palladian mansion in … Read more