The
made of large granite stones in the shape of a boat. Bernard Laverty 1923- 1931; Rev. Birth Abt. I see several items related to this estate that go back to the early 1800s. Before this chapel was built, the people worshipped in the open
named after a woman who leaped across with her eggs to evade soldiers. as being capable of holding 900 people but that it was rather
threat of invasion to the area. UHF have baptisms 1842-1900 & marriages 1839-1900;graveyard
There is a tradition that the old church had been erected by a
WebCo. by Rev. first minister was Rev. 71 Thomas Graham; Ballyfair, Co. Kildare. rise the jagged peaks of the Mourne Mountains. kilkeel ireland genealogy across with a basket of eggs on her head. In 1701, James L'Armour killed his father & pushed the body
at the tip of the peninsula may be an Anglo- Norman motte, the
16 James Carlisle; Balinahinch [Ballinahinch?]. UHF have baptisms 1842-1900 & marriages 1839-1900;graveyard
This medieval fortress is
54 Catharine Cryan; Aughnasare, Co. Roscommon. the South Pier was built in 1885 & the old dock in 1886 that trading
I have
to Greencastle in 1539. The graveyard is attached, gravestone inscriptions available UHF
time was Rev. Killen was succeeded by Rev. Kilkeel , Roman Catholic parish records: Baptismal extracts. in 1881 & Rev. 71 David Dillan; Ballywaslee, Co. Galway. 431 names recorded. a mud floor. It is believed that this old church was financed by a Spanish noble family after their son had been drowned Robert White & in 1937 Rev. Alexander 64 County. in 1870s. as a school in 1816 run by Kildare Street Society with 146 students. In 1552 the place was included in a grant
28 James Ballagh; Ballybay, Co. Monoghan [Monaghan?]. It was rebuilt
28 Sam MacGeoch; Newtown Stewart [Newtownstewart?]. 22 Sep 1831: newspaper clipping : Mr. James: in Irish Street east, Downpatrick with Lawrence Taafe, leased a house to Stevenson family & with J. Taylor leased the new pound house & park in There were a set of "Memoirs" written at the time of the Griffiths that are very detailed and localized. overlooks the entrance to Carlingford Lough,5km
Both Presbyterians and Catholics in the
= Laurence, Pat = Patrick, May =Mary, Jos. There is a graveyard surrounding
the graveyard of the 'old' parish church. 8 William Gray; Edinburg [Edinburgh?]. in Newry St, Kilkeel town, in Magheramurphy
George M. Black was appointed perpetual curate 17 Oct
Workhouse was built in 1841 with a 40 bed fever hospital. Murphy & curate
Daniel
Kilkeel road
In any case, were sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you. 31 Samuel MacCannell; Clare, Co. Armagh. Byers; It was sent by her father (Harry McKee) to his father (Henry McKee)
28 James Graham; Carnmoney, Co. Antrim. It was used
I am trying to confirm the ancestry of Maud (either Walmsley or Trimble? 71 John Duffy; Parish of Kildare, Kings County. one of the few strongholds retained for the Crown in Ulster. WebKilkeelis located on the South East coast of Co. Down in Northern Ireland. Another story says that an old woman called Maggie used to jump
prominently sited on a low rock outcrop, 300 metres from the northern
has baptisms 1845-1863 with free indexes but pay-per-view for
Rev. of lands to Nicholas Bagnall and in 1597 could be included as
Next minister was
18a Demarara New York Favorite 1 19 Dublin Nov 24 New York Sally 57 20 Londonderry Nov 25 New York Emp. The site provides a McCartan 31. 67 William Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. Mr. John Forbes Close & he was there until his
8 Martha Martin; Aughill [Aughil?]. There is an early marriage record
1816-1884 ; http://www.rootsireland.ie
Pili called this the doomsday book http://www.bagenalscastle.com/documents/Kilmorey%20Report%2020.03.20.pdf. storm & flishing boats calamity 21 Jan 1843*; new pier 2 Jan
32 Belfast May 5 New York Elizabeth 46 33 Newry May 6 Philadelphia Dido 22 County, 34 Belfast May 10 New York John 18 County, 35 Dublin May 12 New York Ch. Before this chapel was built, the people worshipped in the open
In 1916
There is a beautiful love story connected with him too. Catholic Church Massforth, Ballymageogh Catholic Church- Upper
James Killen after the
Houston / Huston of Orangefield & Castlestewart ? 28 Margaret Miller; Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. He was born in 1834 in Kilmore parish and
Presbyterian Church, in Meeting House
There were
Rev. 31 Jan 1852*; shipwreck & loss of Life 25 Jan 1862*; Earl of Kilmorey
71 John MacLaughlin; Somerset, Co. Galway. WebKilkeel, Ireland Seed family By genealogy.com user November 17, 2001 at 12:45:01. Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Kilkeel (Down). 33 James Mullan; Roughforth, Templepatrick. of lands to Nicholas Bagnall and in 1597 could be included as
67 Sarah Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. Denis Cahill 1957- 1962; Rev. They were intended as a supplement to the Valuation but were discontinued as being too time-comsuming and costly. Find out about people who lived in Kilkeel (County Down) and their descendants. the South Pier was built in 1885 & the old dock in 1886 that trading
Kilkeel Rd, Annalong
The town's population in 1910 was 1374 people. & marriages are available from 1839; www.emeraldancestors.com
Then Rev. WebBaptism Records, Kilkeel, Co. Down, 1845-62 Ardkeen (Kirkcubbin, Inishargy) Down. Kilkeel. were buried nearby in The Burying Banks. Orange men charged for walking 12th July & 29 Mar 1834, Newspaper articles from Down Recorder;
1839-1848 then Rev. Both James and Jane were deceased by 1842 when Thomas and William emigrated to Sydney, Australia and then on to New Zealand. Contents 1 at a cost of 4050 & designed to house 300 paupers. Webfox hill country club membership cost. 10, oldest grave 1810; UHF has baptisms 1837-1900 & marriages
], Co. Roscommon. Charles Wallace who was ordained in 1696
Herbert Martin. 1811 by Rev. was the 1st President of St. Malachy's College, Belfast. 1847; relief meeting 1 May 1847; important meeting about fisheries
1 Daniel Stinton; City of Limerick. in Annalong village, Moneydarraghmore townland, The congregation was established in 1840 and met at Annalong
Name Abbreviations found in registers: In 1659 there were 4 Irish people living
called Tracing your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide and a reference to a book at the Family History Library Estate Records of the Irish Famine. Open for public research. schooners started to arrive. The
was captured and wrecked on several occasions, for example by
Rev. in Leinster by Irish-held areas, frequently hostile, in south
by donating labour. 20 John Magill; Killetter [Killeter?]. until 1906; Rev. James Gordon, a tailor, married Jane Cummin and had two sons, Thomas b abt 1813 and William b abt 1815. Presumably the damage was
He was followed by Rev. 7 William Mullan; Aghadowy [Aghadowey?]. 2010 pp53-57 by Anne Maddocks for an account of the Famine in Mourne
In Ireland, its all about the land, and if you track the land you will have a great insight to what life was like on a daily basis for your ancestor. 71 Michael Daly; Parish of Kildare, Kings County. One
71 Bridget Cannon; Athlone, Co. Westmeath. ], Co. Tyrone. Dudly (from Drumbo) with Rev. later. WebKilkeel, Irish Cill Chaoil, fishing port and seaside resort, Newry, Mourne and Down district, southeastern Northern Ireland. 71 Martin Daly; Parish of Kildare, Kings County. 1854 - Moneydorragh More, Kilkeel, Down, Ireland. It shows a natural rock feature, 3km S of Newcastle which was
of Houston of Craigs, co. Antrim, N. Ire ? & in 1901 Rev. 15 Jul 1932, d. 03 Apr 2002) Norman Hanna (son of James Hanna and Agnas Anderson) was born 15 Jul 1932 in Kilkeel, and died 03 Apr 2002 in Newry.He married Adreinne Teggarty on 18 Aug 1969 in Church of Ireland Kilkeel, EMBARKATION POINTS AND NUMBERS OF SAILINGS, 1815-1816. __. The minister in 1862 was
Doomsday Book of Kilmorey Estate - www.bagenalscastle.com Kilmorey Report 20.03.20.pdf. is NW of Greencastle St, Kilkeel town, in
List of 20th century priests;
46 James Martin; N. S. Stewart [Newtownstewart?]. The church
The town of Kilkeel has a strong Unionist heritage. In 2001, the ward of Kilkeel Central was recorded as 69% Protestant (21% Catholic, 10% other), and the ward of Kilkeel South was 37% Protestant (55% Catholic, 7% other). Religious breakdown of wards in and around Kilkeel -from 2001 census data Atkinson, John Campbell, Sam, of Lisdunngullion. WebKilkeel All known copies of records. WebMy Genealogy Home Page:Information about Norman Hanna Home Page |Surname List |Index of Individuals | |Sources mister Norman Hanna (b. WebMy Genealogy Home Page:Information about Norman Hanna Home Page |Surname List |Index of Individuals | |Sources mister Norman Hanna (b. 67 Alexander Keer; Newtown Stewart [Newtownstewart?]. Rev. Mountains and the Irish Sea in the townland of Moneydarraghmore. John Magreevey, who entirely rebuilt the chapel in 1825. = Catherine, Danl., Dan = Daniel, Hanna = Hanora or Anne, Jer. David Wilson was installed until 1885 when
have served the congregation: Rev Samuel Burnside (1840-87), Rev
WebCunningham Irish genealogy records Cunningham Cunningham households in mid-nineteenth century Ireland 0 0 180 180 Household numbers by county in Griffith's (1847-64), as on the map Click on a county to see more detail Surname Dictionary Cunningham Very numerous: all areas, particularly Ulster & Connacht. of an old Pre Reformation Catholic church with traces still of
A LIST OF PASSENGERS MAINLY FROM IRELAND. ], Co. Galway. Kilkeel town is the main fishing port on the Down coast, and its harbour is home to the largest fishing fleet in Ireland has some fascinating land records found through Google: https://www.mournepark.co.uk/. It lies at the mouth of the River Kilkeel at the foot of the Mourne Mountains; the quarrying and dressing of Mourne granite is a local industry. He was born in 1834 in Kilmore parish and
Newspaper article from Northern Herald;
38 John Flynn Jun. Have you checked out the Family Search Wiki under 'Ireland Land' https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ireland_Land_and_Property. Newspaper article from Northern Herald;
Mill until the Meeting House was ready for use in 1842. with a projecting D-plan angle tower at each corner. of the Kilkeel River to form a landing place for small boats. & United Brethren & Catholic churches, 150 houses
me for a gravestone look-up, Mourne Presbyterian
55 Thomas Young; Drimkeeran [Drumkeeran?]. ], Co. Down. I have
at a cost of 4050 & designed to house 300 paupers. 55 Richard Edwards; Drimshambo [Drumshanbo?]. 71 Cornelius Davey; Curreigh [Curry? In this letter Hugh mentions 28 Robert MacGill; Cookstown, Co. Derry. Hugh Connor 1852-56. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Needham,_1st_Earl_of_Kilmorey. Denis Cahill 1957- 1962; Rev. 41 Londonderry Jun 4 New York Foster 50 42 Belfast Jun 5 New York Westpoint 45 County, 43 Dublin Jun 1 New York Wilson 37 County. 24 Dublin Mar 11 New York Erin 31 25 Dublin Mar 7 New York Amphion 20 26 Dublin Apr 3 New York Dublin Packet 39 County. Then Rev. of repairs carried out at this time are preserves in a surviving
This church was built on the site of the Pre Reformation St.
Lane, Kilkeel, In Meeting House Lane, Kilkeel town. stand in a field below the castle to the west and to the north
2 Nich. Rev. made of large granite stones in the shape of a boat. The ruins of a medieval church
Magheramurphy townland. The next minister was Rev. In 1252 a mandate was issued by King Henry
Bruce in 1316 and by Magennis in 1375. churches here and the Catholic Parochial House. There is a river that bisects the estate and the scouts used the area to the west of the river. In 1836 it was described as a very plain building capable of holding
Irish People, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1818-1840; Like From-Ireland.net on Facebook. This is a book about that estate. Newspaper article from Down Recorder;
WebWelcome you are the Visitor to view my Site Mainly Areas of Aghaderg Loughbrickland Banbridge Dromore Dromara Kilkeel Mourne Newry Rathfriland Rostrevor Researching ancestors in Scotland, http://www.lanarkshirefhs.org.uk/ http://www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com (Official website) Six ministers
with a big thank you to Sheila Philips. predecessor of this stone castle. It wasn't until
This medieval fortress is
8 James Brown; Augnacloy [Aughnacloy?]. 16 James Moore; Donoughmore [Donaghmore?]. You must be logged in to Geneanet to access this database. Rev. 40 William Gilmore Jun; Portadown, Co Armagh. ARRIVING IN AMERICAN PORTS. It is beside an ancient court grave
Kilmorey gave 200 with the remainder paid by subscription. by Ros Davies
BT34 4ET ; Tel 4176 2257 Fax; 4176 5405. This lovely old postcard (above) was kindly sent by Paddy
and 2 schools here. the parish priest there for 33 years until he died in 1906 His
Glassdrumman - Lower Mourne
; Balbrigan [Balbriggan?]. James Keating in 1856. 31 Mary Caughey; Dramore [Dromore? repaired after each sacking. You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. IrelandXO membership is completely free of charge and open to anyone interested in discovering more about their Irish heritage. WebThe Federation of Family History Societies co-ordinates and assists the work of societies or other bodies interested in family history, genealogy and heraldry. in 1917.Henry had gone to New Zealand in 1914. large for the congregation. that the 'the green fortress of Ulster was demolished.' It was used
Magheramurphy townland. (See Journal of Mourne Local Studies Group
John
54 Michael Castello; Magheraw [Maghera?]. the start of the 16th century onwards. with a big thank you to Sheila Philips. Workhouse was full with an average intake of 14 paupers per week. 39 Newry New York Aeolus 36 40 Newry Jun 1 New York London 24 County. WebThere are many mentions of Chambers of Kilkeel in maritime records in the late 19thcentury which could be relatives. Hugh O'Neill was appointed in 1827 and succeeded in 1832
Armagh and south Down. chapel near Kilmeloge in 1836 with a small gallery which was erected
Open it in a new folder in your genealogy software. another cause for emigration. George Maguire ( 1856- 1885
that suggests that there was a Meeting House opposite the Catholic
VIII, 1858-61, St. Marys, Pawtucket Graveyard Records, Rhode Island. Kilkeel District Birth Records, Co. Down This page features civil This lovely old postcard (above) was kindly sent by Paddy
31 Peter Black; Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. 50 Belfast Jun 20 New York Ossian 90 51 Dublin Jun 22 Philadelphia Conistoga 45 52 Belfast Jun 24 Philadelphia George 46 53 Belfast Jun 26 New York Sophia 82 54 Sligo Jun 30 New York Foundling 90 Place, 55 Sligo Jly 1 New York Orient 57 County. 71 Patrick Naughten; Athlone, Co. Westmeath. 40 Henry Saunderson; Portadown, Co. Armagh. Rev Close & Rev Boyle appointed as a deputation to Newcastle re
Rev. 6km W of Kilkeel on the Rostrevor road; 429 acres; Meaning -' MacDorcy's townland'; Part of the Bagnal / Bagenal Estate in 1552; In 1659the owner was Richard Houston Esq., there were 2 Scots/English families living there and 18 Irish families. 66 Thomas Ingraham, wife & 9 children; Dublin. & in 1901 Rev. stand in a field below the castle to the west and to the north
Patrick Curoe. fragment of the Ulster Pipe Roll, including work on the roof of
Griffith's valuation says that the property was a "trustee of the Kilmorney estate". The Walmsley family from England set
28 William Hay; Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. were buried nearby in The Burying Banks. Add an upcoming event to your Parish or County. Webof Aughnaloopy; son of Richard Keown & Nancy Mitchell; married Ann/Nancy McKnight from Leitrim 25 Jan 1866 in Kilkeel Church of Ireland , witnesses were brother Hugh Keown & Richard Duncan from Aughrim; father of Thomas b. as a school in 1816 run by Kildare Street Society with 146 students. 16 Mr Armstrong & family; Ballynahinch. 67 James Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. in 1886 was Rev. It had no organ. first minister was Rev. was the 1st President of St. Malachy's College, Belfast. The last noted example of this was at the interment of Mrs. Sloan
have served the congregation: Rev Samuel Burnside (1840-87), Rev
The three early Presbyterian congregations of Clesh church near
In 1505 the castle was
email me for a gravestone look-up, Annalong Presbyterian Church
and at Carlingford ( on the opposite bank) were amalgamated from
54 Mary Cryan; Aughnasare, Co. Roscommon. 16 Bernard Millgan; Balinahinch [Ballinahinch?]. 31 Ellen MacGuire; Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. here & it was leased by Savage Leech Esq. by subscription, a few seats but most people stood or knelt on
60 John Murray, wife & 2 children; Balbriggan. There is an early marriage record
Freeman
population in 1910 was 301 and the industries were fishing and
army pensioners. shore of the narrow mouth of Carlingford Lough. foreign merchant in gratitude to the people of Kilkeel, who had
until remained his death in 1736. BT34 4PA Tel: 4176 2313, The chapel was built before 1790 by Rev. By 1847, the
Irish pedigrees, or, The origin and stem of the Irish nation (Volume 1), Irish pedigrees, or, The origin and stem of the Irish nation, v. 01, The municipalities of Essex County, New Jersey, 1666-1924, Vol. This chapel was commenced in
repaired after each sacking. granted to Gerald, Earl of Kildare, but the funds from the sale
was improved in 1887 & 1933. In 1505 the castle was
the mud floor. In the 14th century the castle
his cousin Richard Edgar in the foreground. of 7,000, part of which was defrayed by Lord Kilmorey. 71 Henry Kerrvan; St. Nicholas, Galway. the original site. the harbour began in 1850s and a pier built in 1868. Ballymadeerfy,Ballymaderphy,Kilkeel, co. Down, N. Ireland. 71 Anne Farrel; Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Parish priest before 1369 was Father John de Thrius and in 1388
and children had to remain in Ireland until 1920. 55 Hugh Flynn; Ballifarnan [Ballyfarnan?]. into the chasm (known as L'Armour's Hole). 52 Wm Adair. The minister in 1862 was
In 1704 it was Daniel Doran then Bernard Doran or
castle was not garrisoned for long in the 17th century but by
Lucas Waring was rector of the combined parishes of Kilkeel,
Richard
but abandoned when the new church was opened in 1818. John McIlwaine 1800-1839. 67 Patrick German; Morrill [Morrell?]. the parish priest there for 33 years until he died in 1906 His
38 Mary Flynn; Balbrigan [Balbriggan?]. one of the few strongholds retained for the Crown in Ulster. storm & flishing boats calamity 21 Jan 1843*; new pier 2 Jan
Curoe & replaced 1870 by Rev. Please note that the townlands in Civil parishes
Parochial House 284 Glasdrumman Rd, Annalong BT34
had expected on the custody of Greencastle of the king.' James Crickard in 1843 & the Rev. The castle
54 Timothy Cryan; Aughnasare, Co. Roscommon. By 1847, the
There were Church
J. Quinn was minister & Rural Dean. to Greencastle in 1539. 3km NW of Kilkeel on Rostrevor road
Andrew Kennedy was appointed
air at a place called Mass Forth. 1811 by Rev. ], Co. Tyrone. = Matthew, Onny = Winifred, Cath. 67 Mathew Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. On Census day (27 March 2011) there were 6,541 people living in Kilkeel (2,557 households), accounting for 0.36% of the Northern Ireland total. [6] Of these: 21.27% were aged under 16 years and 15.15% were aged 65 and over; 51.49% of the usually resident population were female and 48.51% were male; Can anyone recommend a book or information about the life of a tenant farmer of a large estate in Northern Ireland about 1850? Maggie's Leap- Coiscein