Glens Of Antrim Historical Society
Formed in 1965 & recognised as one of the foremost Historical Societies in Ireland
Ballycastle is well known as a seaside resort and its main claim to fame, is its ‘Ould Lammas Fair’. In the 18th century it was a very important industrial centre. This was due to the work of Hugh Boyd the young landlord who opened collieries, built a brewery, four tanyards, a soap works, a salt … Read more
“I remember, as vividly as if it were not ten years ago, taking a night ride from Belfast to Cushendall with my father seventy-five years since. We left home about midnight, and arrived at Garron Point at dawn of a summer’s morning. We tied our horses to bushes, and scrambled up to the extremity of … Read more
About 1826 the townland of Sleans was purchased by Nicholas De la Cherois Crommelin. This townland comprises all the lands and properties south of the river and extending from the sea up to Agola burn i.e. up to the first bend on the way to Knocknacarry. This includes the two houses at the end of … Read more
Clough Fair was an important trading post from the 18th to mid 20th century. According to listings in Calendars of Fairs in Ireland there were five fairs held in the year. These were on 8th February, 27th May, 5th August, 8th November and 10th December. Rev. Wm. Mayne, rector of Dunaghy, wrote in 1812, “At … Read more