I was very sorry to learn this morning of the death of the Reverend Noel Agnew. He was the chaplain for the Motor Cycle Union of Ireland. He was a well known, highly respected and loved figure …
1956 Hopefield Hospital Portrush
A few weeks ago, I cleaned up a couple of photos that mum had in one of her albums. Below one of pictures, she had written in red ink, "Hopefield Hospital 1956." I had never heard of this hospital. …
1909 – A Trip to Portglenone
Here's a very old local poem from near the beginning of the 20th century. The author, who lives in Belfast, and his friend, R.C. Mackbee, go on an early summer walk in the Portglenone area. …
Anne Walker Sings Cullybackey
Earlier this week, I was doing some research for a future Cullybackey post, when I stumbled upon this beautiful song by Canadian lady Anne Walker. It's not often a new voice immediately hits a …
Portglenone Schools Sports Day 1925
When it comes to tracing old family names in a region, it's always nice to find a new unexpected source of information. A few months ago, while perusing old newspapers, I discovered this …
1773 – Killymuck Publican Wanted for Murder
❖ …to be paid upon his conviction. — Saunders's News Letter, 9th August 1773 Go looking through the old papers for the earliest local killing — local meaning the Portglenone, Kilrea and …
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