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 Ireland & Northern Ireland  Genealogy & History Resources 
Book - Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet, A Guide for Family Historians - Second EditionBy Chris Paton In this, the fully updated second edition of his best-selling guide to researching Irish history using the internet, Chris Paton shows the extraordinary variety of sources that can now be accessed online. Although Ireland has lost many records that would have been of great interest to family historians, he demonstrates that a great deal of information survived and is now easily available to the researcher. Chris Paton illustrates their use with fascinating case studies. He fully explores the online records available from both the north and the south from the earliest times to the present day. Many overseas collections are also included, and he looks at social networking in an Irish context where many exciting projects are currently underway. This book is an essential introduction and source of reference for anyone who is keen to trace their Irish roots.. More information
BOOK - Surviving 1851 Census Returns of Ireland
By chief compiler George Bushell and the Irish Special Interest Group,Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society Originally published on CD by Ottawa Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, Ottawa 1999 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Ottawa, 2017 As a result of the explosion and fire in the Public Record Office in Dublin on June 30th, 1922, only a relatively small portion of the 1851 Census Returns for Ireland survived. This publication contains transcripts of many of the surviving returns, with a surname index of the contents. The value of the information in these Census Returns cannot be overestimated. It provides marriage, birth, and death information prior to the introduction of civil registration in the mid 1800s. Genealogically, one can locate a family in the late 1700s by townland and parish. Individuals are placed in family groups, and in addition an insight into their economic standing is provided. ISBN 978-1-77240-068-7 (digital edition) More information
BOOK - Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland [1900]
By P.W. Joyce, A.M. Sullivan, P.D. Nunan Originally published by Murphy & McCarthy, New York, 1900 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Ottawa, 2023 (digital) This 689 page tome contains detailed colour maps with outlined Baronies for every county, Index of places in Ireland pointing to the specific map and location on that map where they appear, historical sketches for each county, photos of points of interest in each county (circa 1900, B&W), coats of arms for 480 families (in colour with linked Index), names and photos of Bishops, 'The Story of Ireland', a 290 page historical account of Ireland and more... More information
BOOK - Ireland, An Alphabetical Index of Townlands and Towns including the County, Barony, Parish, and Poor Law Union in which they are situated, 1851Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationary Office, Dublin, 1861 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2015 This 982 page book provides comprehensive cross indexes for those who are researching genealogical and historical records from Ireland. It is comprised of three helpful indexes that will help you locate the townlands, parishes, baronies, Poor Law Union, and counties where your ancestors' records were recorded, plus OS map references and 1851 Census references: This digital edition is searchable (pdf format) and can be read on any digital device that can read a pdf file. ISBN 978-1-772240-009-0 (digital edition) More information
BOOK - The Huguenots: Their Settlement, Churches, and Industries in England and IrelandBy Samuel Smiles Originally published by Samuel Smiles, New York, 1868 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2006 (CD 2010) This book chronicles the re-settlement of the Huguenots in England and Ireland. The migration was one of the most important movements of skilled workers and professionals out of mainland Europe due to religious persecution. There were two major movements of Huguenot. The first primarily included Flemish and French Protestants during the latter half of the sixteenth century. The second major migration happened during the final decades of the seventeenth century. ISBN: 1-894571-78-9 (Hardcover) More information
ATLAS on CD - Memorial Atlas of Ireland, Showing Provinces, Counties, Baronies, Parishes, Etc [1901] Originally published by L. J. Richards, Philadelphia, 1901 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2011 (on CD) The maps that are included in this atlas are of great value to those researching families or history in Ireland. Being printed in 1901 the atlas illustrates Ireland as it was known at the time, and for many decades prior, including defining the boundaries of provinces, counties, baronies, and parishes and identifying villages, towns, cities and landmarks. The "Combined Geographical Directory and Classified Index" lists all known places and directs the reader to the map that the place appears on, and the co-ordinates of the place on the map. More than just the names of municipalities, the index lists castles, churches, cottages, courts, houses, islands, junctions, lakes, baronies, heads (as in a place), mountains, parishes, points, rocks (as in a place), rivers, schools, and stations. This extensive index is organized alphabetically, is 10 columns wide and 21 pages long. Each page is 13 X 19". All that to say that it is hard to imagine that any place went un-indexed. More information
BOOKs on CD - A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland [1842], Comprising The Several Cities, Boroughs, Corporate, Market, and Post Towns, Parishes, and Villages, with Historical and Statistical Descriptions. Second Edition. [2 Volumes on One CD] By Samuel Lewis & Co. Originally published by Samuel Lewis, London 1842 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2009 (on CD Rom) This work is organized alphabetically by the names of the villages, parishes, towns, cities, etc, as they were known in 1837-1842, making it very easy for researchers to locate information that they seek about a specific place. Descriptions are very detailed, including civil parish locations as as they relate to known boundaries of existing towns, villages, baronies, counties and provinces. Includes information about principle landowners, church parishes and districts. Designed for PC & Mac (.pdf format). More information
BOOK - The Sash Canada Wore - A Historical Geography of The Orange Order in CanadaBy Cecil J. Houston and William J. Smith Originally published by Universtiy of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1980 This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 1999 [CD 2011] Significant migration of Protestant Irish to Canada in the early 19th century brought with it the establishment of the Orange Order in Canada. This work explores the role of the Orange Order in the unfolding settlement geography of Canada. Protestant Irish soldiers and emigrants, largely Ulster-born, introduced the organization into New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario within the first decade of the nineteenth century. At its zenith, he movement had a membership of as many as one in three Canadians. ISBN 978-1-894378-31-4 (Hardcover Edition) More information
BOOK - The Scotch-Irish. Two Volumes in One By Charles A. Hanna. This is the basic sourcebook on the Scotch-Irish in North America, a massive compilation of source records pertaining to the Scots who settled in the north of Ireland and their descendants in North America. The Scotch-Irish left Ulster as a result of neo-mercantilist British economic policy in the region, requirements that they pay 10% of their income to the Anglican Church, ongoing friction with their Catholic Irish neighbors, and greater economic opportunity in the New World. ISBN 1-894378-92-X More information
BOOK - British Home Children: Their StoriesCompiled by the British Isles Family History Society of Ottawa (BIFHSGO) Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2010 British Home Children were those who were admitted into a Philanthropic Home, Union Workhouse or Industrial School between 1869 and 1948, from families that had suffered a great tragedy or were dysfunctional. A great many of these children were then brought to Canada where they were received into a Distributing Home for settlement as farm labourers and domestics. To commemorate The Year of the British Home Child, BIFHSGO has assembled a collection of stories prepared by the researchers about the lives of some of these these children — their ancestors — that demonstrate the strength of character, sense of purpose and good humour that enabled them to overcome adversity and contribute a positive and lasting legacy to their new country. ISBN 978-1-926797-47-2 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - The Irish Palatines in Ontario: Religion, Ethnicity, and Rural Migration - Second Edition By Carolyn A. Heald. Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2009 This new book provides a broad history of the Palatines in Ontario, where they came from, where they settled, and what characterized their communities. It is not a catalogue of every Irish Palatine who settled in Ontario. However, the book does contain lists of individuals and many references to specific persons and families. In this new second edition of The Irish Palatines in Ontario the author has corrected known errors from the original 1994 edition and added a completely new chapter on Barbara Heck and the Loyalist Palatines plus other refinements and new material. ISBN: 978-1-897446-37-9 (Hardcover) More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Ancestors in Lunatic Asylums, A Guide For Family & Local Historians [England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales]By Michelle Higgs Published by Pen and Sword Books, S. Yorkshire, UK Higgs concentrates on 18th century through to 1948 when the National Health Service was founded and looks in particular at the Victorian era which is the most popular period for research. Using original records, contemporary accounts, photographs, illustrations and case studies of real individuals, she brings the story of the asylums and their patients to life. Different types of institution are described such as private madhouses, county lunatic asylums, facilities for idiots and imbeciles, and military mental hospitals. There are sections on Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. Information is provided on all the relevant sources, from wills and the census to casebooks and admission and discharge registers. More Information
BOOKS - Irish Genealogy Series - Cemetery and Burial RecordsBy Dr. David R. Elliott Published by David R. Elliott, Parkhill, 2008-present Dr. David R. Elliott went to Ireland over several summers to transcribe the records contained in these cemetery transcription books. Each has an Introduction which provides a detailed description of the cemetery, a brief historical sketch, and any peculiarities about the cemetery. Also colour photos of the cemeteries, and churches when present, including colour map/s of the area, and the cemetery plan. Dr. Elliott accessed ALL surviving stones, including digging up sod to reveal buried stones (some titles include photographs of especially challenging recoveries). All books are indexed by name, 8.5 X 11", Cerlox bound, laminated front and back covers. BOOKS - Devenish Parish, County Fermanagh
Contains 317 names. ISBN 978-0-9869627-4-5; published 2011
Contains over 800 names. ISBN 978-0-9812063-2-5; published 2010
Contains 758 names. ISBN 978-0-927357-07-1; published 2012
Contains over 588 names from Fermanagh and Tyrone. ISBN 978-0-9812063-4-9; published 2010
The church served people from the surrounding parishes of Cleenish, Killesher, Rossorry, Devenish Inishmacsaint, and Enniskillen. Contains 245 names from Fermanagh and Cavan. ISBN 978-0-9781764-6-4; published 2008
The cemetery serves not only the Catholics of this section of Cleenish Parish, but also from the nearby parishes of Boho and the Town of Enniskillen. 414 names recorded. ISBN 978-0-927357-13-2; published 2012
Lisbellaw is located about 3.5 miles east-south-east of Enniskillen. Because the Church of Ireland was the state church, people of all faiths could be buried in it including Roman Catholics. 431 names recorded. ISBN 978-0-927357-10-1; published 2012
Lisbellaw is located about 3.5 miles east-south-east of Enniskillen. The church was built in 1828. A small Presbyterian cemetery is built around the church, the oldest dateable gravemarker is from 1855. 110 names recorded. ISBN 978-0-927357-39-2; published 2013
BOOK - Tracing Our Irish Ancestors - Irish City & County Guides By various authors Published by Flyleaf Press, Dublin Flyleaf Press is Ireland’s major specialist publisher of family history and genealogy titles specializing in high-quality ‘how-to’ guides for research in various counties of Ireland. Reviewers have noted that their titles contain ‘…information vital to the researcher, assembled by well-qualified genealogists’ while the NY Genealogical & Biographical Record has said that “Genealogical Libraries will want to acquire all of them”. 6 X 9" perfectbound, varying page counts by volume, illustrated. ISBN various
BOOK - Tracing Your Ancestors Using the Census, A Guide For Family Historians [UK & Ireland]By Emma Jolly Published by Pen and Sword Books, Barnsley UK, 2013 This guide to the census is detailed, accessible and authoritative, and it is one of the most comprehensive on the market. It has been written with the family historian in mind, and it is packed with advice on how to explore and get the most from the census records. As well as describing the modern censuses, it provides information on the less-known censuses dating from before 1841, and it covers the records of all the constituent parts of the British Isles. It is an essential introduction and tool for anyone who is researching the life and times of an ancestor. ISBN 978-1-7815906-1-4 More information
Book - Your Irish Ancestors, A Guide For Family HistoriansBy Ian Maxwell Aimed primarily at the family and social historian, Ian Maxwell's highly readable guide introduces researchers to the wealth of material available in archives throughout Ireland. Many records, like the early twentieth century census returns and school registers will be familiar to researchers, but others have been traditionally overlooked by all but the most experienced genealogists. Each chapter takes the form of a detailed social history showing how the lives of our ancestors changed over the centuries and how this is reflected in the records that have survived, and it is in this broad historical approach that Ian Maxwell's work stands out from other guides to Irish genealogy. ISBN: 184415789-X More information
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland, 1830-1839 Series includes infomation for the Irish counties of Antrim, Armagh, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone, South Ulster, Cavan, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan & Sligo - 40 volumes plus Index In the 1830s a series of parish accounts was commissioned to accompany the new Ordnance Survey maps. These became known as the Memoirs. Only the northern part of Ireland was covered before the scheme was dropped. More than 150 years later, the Institute of Irish Studies, the Queen's University of Belfast, in association with the Royal Irish Academy, published the Memoirs in full. The 40 volumes and supporting index volume (Index volume is available at the end of the following list of volumes) act as a nineteenth-century Domesday book, and are essential to the understanding of the cultural heritage of these Irish communities. The Memoirs record landscape, buildings and antiquities, land-holdings and population, and employment and livelihood of the parishes. This series is presented in an attractive softcover edition, illustrated with drawings from the parish Memoirs and maps from the original Ordnance Survey. County Antrim, Ireland:
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains 5 parishes and granges in the south east of Antrim, much of the area now known as Newtownabbey, and including Glengormley, Carnmoney and Mallusk, a region in the immediate vicinity of Belfast which contained both rural and industrial areas. It provides a unique insight into the life of this fast-changing community over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballymartin, Ballyrobert, Ballywalter, Carnmoney, Mallusk. 128 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 341 1
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes on the southern border of Antrim, detailing the important town of Lisburn and including the area of Lambeg, Drumbeg, Derryaghy and the village of Dunmurry in the immediate vicinity of Belfast. The material gives a fascinating and unique insight into life in this vibrant area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Blaris, (Lisburn), Derryaghy, Drumbeg, Lambeg. 156 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 376 4
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes and granges along the south-east coast of Antrim, covering Larne and the neighbouring areas of Carncastle, Killyglen, Kilwaughter, and Island Magee. The material paints a fascinating picture of this coastal region. It includes a detailed survey of the Island Magee peninsula with its maritime character, archaeological riches, traditional beliefs and tales of witchcraft. It covers the growing port of Larne and surrounding agricultural districts. A unique insight is gained into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Carncastle and Killyglen, Island Magee, Kilwaughter, Larne. 144 pages; published 1991; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 389 6
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume, containing the Memoirs for 10 parishes and granges in county Antrim, takes us on a journey from the coastal towns of Glenarm and Carnlough up through Cushendall and the fabled Glens, inland towards Loughguile in the west and finally through the broad range of countryside as far south as Broughshane. The material paints a fascinating portrait of the habits of the people and provides a unique insight into life in this rural area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ardclinis, Dunaghy, Dundermot, Layd, Layd and Inispollan, Loughguile, Newton Crommelin, Racavan, Skerry, Tickmacrevan. 148 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 392 6
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 6 parishes and granges in south-west Antrim, covering an area from Connor to the northern shores of Lough Neagh. The towns of Kells, Connor, Randalstown and Toome are well documented and there is a fine description of Shane's Castle, the ancient seat of the O'Neills. There is also much material on the life of the people, their occupations and the local economy that supported them, as well as their education, traditions and superstitions, all of which provides a unique and fascinating account of this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballyscullion, Connor, Cranfield, Drummaul, Duneane, Shilvodan. 152 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 458 2
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume, containing the Memoirs for 8 parishes in the south of the county, is one of the most memorable in the series. It covers those areas closest to Lough Neagh, including the villages of Aghagallon, Aghalee, Ballinderry, Crumlin and Glenavy. The material paints a fascinating portrait of this area, with details of the fisheries and natural history of the lough, as well as commerce, facilitated by extensive road and river communications. Gentlemen's seats and public buildings are carefully recorded, while the history and antiquity of the region is exemplified by Laa Lau church. Social life is particularly well documented through emigration, education, justice and the habits of the people. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghagallon, Aghalee, Ballinderry, Camlin, Glenavy, Lough Neagh, Magheragall, Magheramesk, Tullyrusk. 154 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 462 0
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 6 parishes in west Antrim, focusing on Ballymena and including the towns and villages of Ahoghill, Cloghmills, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Portglenone and Rasharkin. The material paints a marvellous picture of the flourishing commercial centre of Ballymena, with its numerous public and ecclesiastical buildings. The vibrant character of the town is delineated through its trades, markets, fairs and banks, as well as its wide range of social and benevolent societies. The neighbouring countryside, dotted with mills, gentlemen's seats and remains of antiquitity, is also well documented. We learn of the habits, amusements and religious fervour of the people, and there are unrivalled records of education and emigration. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ahoghill, Ballyclug, Finvoy, Killagan, Kirkinriola, Rasharkin. 158 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 466 3
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 coastal parishes in east Antrim, covering the village of Whitehead and smaller areas of Ballycarry and Glynn. This region, straddling both Larne and Belfast Loughs, was well furnished with mills and landing-places for goods, while its gentlemen's seats contrasted well with the rich antiquities of the countryside. Social life is equally well documented, with details of public societies, schools and emigration. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Glynn, Inver, Kilroot, Templecorran. 144 pages; published 1994; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 512 0
This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 parishes in the vicinity of the towns of Antrim and Ballyclare, and villages of Doagh and Parkgate. This material paints a detailed and fascinating portrait of the town of Antrim, complimented by information on the rich heritage of ancient monuments and varied manufacturing industries of the surrounding parishes. In an area described as "the most enlightened district in the county" we learn of the Presbyterian landholders' great emphasis on education, not only in schools but also through a large number of book clubs and libraries. There is also a wealth of detail of the social and economic life of this region. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Antrim, Doagh, Donegore, Kilbride. 172 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 518 X
This volume contains the Memoirs for six parishes and granges towards the south of the county, an extensive area stretching from Lough Neagh to the north-western flanks of Belfast and containing part of the Six Mile Water. Districts covered include Templepatrick and part of Crumlin, as well as Dunadry, Massereene and Muckamore. This material paints a wonderful picture of life in a vibrant region richly endowed with mills, gentlemen's seats and improved means of communication, while its proximity to Lough Neagh and variety of ancient remains attest to colonisation from an early period. Social life is well covered through fairs and markets, religion and habits of the people. Few places could match the desire for education evident in the many schools, endowed or otherwise, that catered for the intellectual and moral needs of the young. The parishes covered in this volume are: Carmavy, Killead, Muckamore, Nilteen, Templepatrick, Umgall. 176 pages; published 1996; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 558 9
Volume 37 contains the Memoir for the historic town and port of Carrickfergus, which is described in incredible detail, even for this survey. In fact, more was written about this parish than any other part of the country, due in part to its unique position on the shore of Belfast Lough and its role in the unfolding history of the country. A portrait is painted of a vibrant commercial and shipping centre, dominated by the Norman castle and harbour, with its array of town houses, and a wide range of mills, public buildings and gentlemen's seats, though the survival of numerous remians of antiquity attests to its being inhabited from earliest times. Social life is particularly well recorded, with extensive accounts of occupations of the people and the complex political and social structures of the town, in which the Chichester family were still prominent; and in such an advanced area considerable effort was devoted to education, as seen through the large number of public and private schools, not only for children of both sexes but for prisoners. Indeed, the presence of the county gaol provides access to fascinating prison records of over 800 offenders, with their sentences. In its entirety, this Memoir provides an unrivalled insight into life in this parish over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered by this Memoir is Carrickfergus. 208 pages; published 1996; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 562 7
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 14 parishes in north-east Donegal, including an impressive account of Lough Swilly, an extensive area from the coastline of Lough Foyle as far west as Downings and encompassing the peninsulas of Inishowen and Fanad, as well as Tory Island. Main areas covered in Inishowen include Buncrana, Carndonagh, Clonmany, Moville, Muff, and Inch Island, while further west are the towns of Carrigart, Kilmacrenan, Milford, Ramelton, Rathmullan, Rosnakil, and Tamney. There are good accounts of the natural history of this mainly rural area dotted with remains of antiquity. The economy of the area is observed through agricultural practices, which varied from those of landed estates to the small farmers, where rundale and other traditional farming techniques still held sway. There is clear evidence of the importance of the linen industry to the local economy, which was also greatly influenced by its proximity to the sea. Social life is equally well recorded, with good descriptions of mills, houses, trades and occupations, and education. Altogether these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life and society in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Clondavaddog, Clonmany, Culdaff, Desertegney, Donagh, Killygarvan, Kilmacrenan, Mevagh, Mintiaghs (Bar of Inch), Moville, Muff, Tullyaughnish, Lough Swilly (with Burt and Inch). 168 pages; published 1997; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 564 3
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 15 parishes mid-Down and describes the important towns of Banbridge, Dromore, Gilford, Hillsborough, part of Lisburn, Loughbrickland and Moira. They depict the importance of the linen industry, increasing industrialisation and improved communications for local communities, as well as providing valuable information on the main buildings and monuments of the period. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghaderg, Annaclone, Annahilt, Blaris, Donaghcloney, Dromara, Dromore, Garvaghy, Hillsborough, Magheralin, Magherally, Moira, Seapatrick, Shankill, Tullylish. 160 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 391 8
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 15 parishes in East Down. Centres covered include Ballynahinch, Crossgar and Downpatrick, as well as the coastal towns of Ardglass, Killough, Killyleagh and Strangford. The material paints a fascinating picture of these communities, through their history and relics of antiquity, gentlemen's seats and mills, and there are extensive details of agriculture, commerce, justice and the amusements of the people. Natural history, too, is also well documented. We gain a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ardglass, Ballee, Ballyculter, Ballykinler, Bright, Down, Dunsfort, Inch, Kilclief, Killyleagh, Kilmore, Loughinisland, Magheradrool, Rathmullan, Saul. 146 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 439 6
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains 6 parishes in the south east corner of Londonderry, an area bordering Lough Neagh and including the towns of Ballaghy, Castledawson, Magherafelt and Moneymore. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Arboe, Artrea, Ballinderry, Ballyscullion, Magherafelt, Termoneeny. 148 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 364 0
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 2 parishes in the central part of the Roe Valley in Londonderry, focusing on the important town of Limavady with its many benevolent and social societies and wide variety of occupaitons. Topics of special interest include the history and antiquities of the town and locality, rural economy, education and emigration. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Balteagh, Drumachose (Newtownlimavady). 148 pages; published 1991; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 378 0
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the parishes Aghanloo, Dunboe and Magilligan, a coastal region in the lower Roe Valley of county Londonderry which includes the important seat of Down Hill. The material paints a fascinating picture of life in these rural communities, detailing antiquities, agricultural methods, education and occupations of the people. It provides a marvellous insight into life in this unique region over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghanloo, Dunboe, Magilligan (Tamlaghtard). 160 pages; published 1991; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 390 X
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the town and extensive parish of Dungiven in the Upper Roe Valley. The reports provide a wealth of information on the history and traditions of the region, as well as documenting employment, commerce and agriculture. Social life is equally well covered through habits of the people, health, education and emigration. The material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Dungiven. 136 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 394 2
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the east Londonderry parishes of Maghera and Tamlaght O'Crilly, the latter bordering county Antrim. The scope of the reports is comprehensive, containing descriptions of the towns of Maghera and Swatragh, and villages of Curran and Tamlaght, as well as providing detailed information on natural features and antiquities, emigration and education, and the traditions and superstitions of the people. The material provides a fascinating insight into life in this predominantly rural area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Maghera, Tamlaght O'Crilly. 158 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 441 8
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes in north-east Londonderry. Centres covered include Aghadowey, Agivey, Ballyrashane and Macosquin. We learn of life in the community through the occupations, health and amusements of its people, while emigration and education are equally well documented. The accounts also detail the numerous mills and public buildings of the region, as well as its military and ecclesiastical antiquities. The material provides a unique insight into life in this rural area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghadowey, Agivey, Ballyrashane, Kildollagh, Macosquin. 140 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 464 7
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the parishes of Bovevagh and Tamlaght Finlagan in the north-west of the county. It covers an area immediately west of the River Roe and stretching to the shores of Lough Foyle, as well as the important town of Ballykelly and fertile district of Myroe. We learn of the economy and society of this strongly agricultural region dotted with mills and gentlemen's seats. The influence of the Fishmongers' Company is evident in the public buildings of Ballykelly and proposed navigational improvements in the rich fishing area of the Roe. The antiquities and traditions of the area are exceptionally well documented, and social life is recorded through habits of the people and emigration lists. The parishes covered in this volume are: Bovevagh, Tamlaght Finlagan. 140 pages; published 1994; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 510 4
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 parishes in east Londonderry, an area bordered on the east by the River Bann and stretching as far as the slopes of Benbradagh in the west, encompassing the towns of Garvagh and Kilrea. We learn of the economy of a region where the main sources of livelihood were farming and fishing in the waters of the Bann and Loughs Neagh and Beg. Among the people the desire for education is clear, as is shown in the excellent statistics of schools. Other topics covered include antiquities and local traditions, especially those connected with ancient monuments. The parishes covered in this volume are: Desertoghill, Errigal, Killelagh, Kilrea. 144 pages; published 1994; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 514 7
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Cumber in the west of the county, an extensive area, including the villages of Claudy and Park, dotted with mills, gentlemen's seats, churches and schools. The material paints a vivid picture of life, greatly influenced by the patronage of the Fishmongers' Company, the chief proprietors. Cultivation and productivity are analysed in each individual townland, with model farms prominent throughout. The history of the region is documented in townland names and antiquities, while social life comes alive through school statistics, dispensary rules and emigrants' letters. Together this material provides a unique insight into life in this fascinating area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Cumber (Upper and Lower). 142 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 516 3
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Banagher, situated towards the west of county Londonderry, including the important market town of Feeny. The material paints a fascinating portrait of life in this largely agricultural area whose "wild and romantic" mountains and glens hold both a great wealth of antiquities and a huge variety of wildlife, notably wolves and eagles. As well as recounting the social and economic habits of the largely Irish-speaking population, through marvellously detailed tables of schools, emigration and manufactories, this volume contains a wonderful collection of local traditions and superstitions. This Memoir provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Banagher. 148 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 520 1
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes in south Londonderry, in the shadow of Slieve Gallion and including the towns of Draperstown, part of Moneymore, and Tobermore. Much of this district was owned by the Drapers' Company, whose regulations and benevolence greatly influenced their tenancy. This was a thriving area well endowed with remains of antiquity, gentlemen's seats, mills and public buildings, and its commercial character is attested to by a variety of occupations, fairs and markets. Social life is especially well documented through habits of the people, emigration and education, with wonderful accounts of the traditions, customs and verse of its inhabitants. Togerther this material provides a unique insight into life in this region over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballynascreen, Desertlyn, Desertmartin, Kilcronaghan, Lissan. 158 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 550 3
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 parishes in the north-east of the county, including the major centre of Coleraine and towns of Portrush and Portstewart, as well as the mouth of the Bann. We see a landscape dotted with gentlemen's seats, mills and remains of antiquity, while the towns present a large number of public buildings and impressive streets. The material paints a wonderful picture of economic life in this coastal area, where the people enjoyed a high degree of prosperity, evidenced by the building of a new harbour at Portrush and the consequent influx of shipping. A variety of trades and occupations also testifies to the vibrant nature of this region. Social life is also well covered, with extensive records of education and emigration, and this district is almost unrivalled for the number of societies that found widespread support among the people. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this fascinating area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballyaghran, Ballywillin, Coleraine, Killowen. 188 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 554 6
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Clondermot, covering the Waterside of Derry city and the villages of Drumahoe and New Buildings, an area bordering Lough Foyle and encompassing part of the Faughan river and a large part of the estate of the Goldsmiths' Company. Rural economy is recorded by mills and agriculture, and occupations of the people cast light on everyday life in the city. Antiquities and history are equally well recounted. The habits of the people are richly delineated through education and numerous societies, while an impressive dispensary catered for health needs. Together this material provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Clondermot. 148 pages; published 1996; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 556 2
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Faughanvale, extending eastwards from the mouth of the Faughan along the southern reaches of Lough Foyle and covering the villages of Muff (Eglinton) and Faughanvale. Also included are some miscellaneous papers relating mainly to this part of county Londonderry. We learn of the early history of this coastal parish, which was home to numbers of gentlemen's seats, including Willsborough, and was equally well endowed with mills and public buildings, not to the detriment of numerous remains of antiquity. Social life is particularly well delineated, with extensive details on agriculture and occupations, while records of the management of schools and the dispensary suggest a desire for improvement amongst the people. Together this material paints a fascinating portrait of this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Faughanvale. 132 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback;
This volume contains the Memoirs for 18 parishes in mid and east Tyrone describing Aughnacloy, Ballygawley, Beragh and Caledon, as well as the areas adjacent to Lough Neagh and including the important towns of Coalisland, Cookstown, Dungannon and Stewartstown. Great attention is paid to the local economy with reference made to the coalfields in east Tyrone. The domestic linen industry is given prominence through unparalleled statistics analysing the productivity of households in the town of Coagh and surrounding areas. Other topics covered include education, communications and habits of the people. Together this material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghaloo, Artrea, Ballinderry, Ballyclog, Bodoney, Carnteel, Clogherny, Clonoe, Desertcreat, Donaghenry, Drumglass, Errigal Keerogue, Kildress, Killyman, Lissan, Pomeroy, Tamlaght, Tullyniskan. 156 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 460 4
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