Clachan Project

Glencorp

Straid Clachan in the Townland of Straid

This clachan is number 26 on the location map.

This clachan is situated on one side of the main Cushendun-Cushendall road. The residences that remain have been rebuilt and are not immediately distinguishable from the modern houses along this road, with the exception of a well preserved whitewashed barn, the former premises of John Whiteford, a tailor. More historic out-buildings are visible from the yards of these houses and help to suggest the shape of the original clachan.

The above photograph was taken in the 1920s (click on picture to see larger version). The building on the right is Morrison's house and bakery and the building on the left is McKernan's. The persons numbered are:

1) Lizzie McElheran (subsequently Stuart) daughter of 2 & 3;
2) Lizzie McElheran;
3) George McElheran;
4) George McElheran jr, son of 2 & 3;

5) James McSparran;
6) Archie McSparran;
7) Pat Keenan;
8) Unknown visitor, the piper on the left is also unknown;
9) Neal McGarry;
10) Dan Delargy;
11) Mrs. Delargy, (nee McGarry)

Use the links on the right-hand side of the page to find out more about the clachan and the townland in which it is situated.

If you find the Griffith's Valuation difficult to understand then you should read this. Unfortunately, the Griffith's maps are not always easy to read.

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