Glens Of Antrim Historical Society
Formed in 1965 & recognised as one of the foremost Historical Societies in Ireland
In light of the current situation we are sorry to announce that the society office will be closed until further notice. I hope all members stay safe and that we get back to normal very soon. Kind regards and Blessings Bernie Delargy
Due to concerns around the Coronavirus we have decided to cancel all talks until further notice.
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.
Who do we think we are? Ancient Genomes and Irish origins’ – by Prof Dan Bradley in Cushendun Old Church, Cushendun Tuesday 3rd December 2019 at 7.30pm.
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
Our first Lecture of the new season will be delivered by Dr Malachy Thompson on Friday 18th October in St Marys Parish Church Centre at 8pm. The Neolithic Age in Ireland saw the development of polished tools and weapons, as well as the building of large and small megalithic tombs and cairns. The purpose of … Read more
Contents include: ‘When The Day’s Work Is Done’ – Fairy Thorns, Fairs and Feis The late Alex Blair Our Fairs Annabelle Fisher Irish DNA Atlas Project Gianpiero L Cavalleri et al ‘Only His Horse Came Back’ – The Story of George Gamble of Montalto Donnell O’Loan Junior Section: 1. Loughareema – Raeanne Lowry 2. Fantastic … Read more
The Glens of Antrim Historical Society are holding their A.G.M in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall on Friday 20th September at 8pm. This will be followed by the launch of The Glynns volume 47, and presentation of The Malachy McSparran Memorial Cup to Cross and Passion College. There will be further presentations to young people … Read more
Friday 20th September, St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall A.G.M at 8pm followed by launch of The Glynns vol 47, entertainment and refreshments. Friday 18th October at 8pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall ‘Ossian’s Grave: Astronomy meets Archaeology in Glenaan’ by Malachy Thompson Friday 22nd November at 8pm, St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall ‘The Armistice in … Read more
AGM report 2019