Lectures 2017/2018
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The Glens of Antrim Historical Society Office Bearers: 2018/2019 Chairperson: Mr Iain Bradley Vice-Chair: Mr Leonard Quigg Secretary: Mr Dominic O’Loan Treasurer: Miss Eileen Mc Auley Publications: Miss Catriona Duncan Contact Us: The Old Schoolhouse 25 Mill Street, Cushendall County Antrim BT44 0RR e-mail: … Read more
Full Index of The Glynns Volumes 1-45 now available online. INDEX of THE GLYNNS Vol. 1 PENAL MASS SITES IN THE GLENS The Rev. Patrick Mc Kavanagh. Discovering the old Mass sites in Glenravel, Cushendall, Cushendun, Glenariffe. Some sites known because of their Irish names eg Knockanaffrin in Glenravel; carved … Read more
Waterfoot (1890) Image Courtsey: National Library of Ireland (Colour: Jared Enos)
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
Members, please note that the April talk is not as advertised on your membership card as the original speaker is unwell. Frank Rogers will now give the talk on ‘A musical tour of Scotland’ It will take place in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall at 8.30pm. We are indebted to Frank for standing in … Read more
‘My Life as a journalist and broadcaster’ by Roisin McAuley Lee. Roisin will look back at the last 50 years in Northern Ireland from the perspective of a journalist and broadcaster. The talk will take place in St Mary’s Parish Centre Cushendall on Friday 24th March at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.
The February talk will take place on Friday 24th at 8.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall. ‘Drontheim’ traditional boats of the causeway coast by Jim Allen. Everyone welcome.
‘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