innisrush Archives — Page 3 of 5

Poem from 1937, by Henry Lynn, about his local river, called The Banks of the Clady.

Earliest Photo of Tamlaght O’Crilly Lower Church

Earliest photograph of Tamlaght O'Crilly Lower church near Innisrush.

Drumoolish Bridegroom Accidentally Shot Dead

Innisrush inquest hears of Drumoolish bridegroom's death while returning from wedding.

Innisrush Flax Mill - near Portglenone - was powered by the waters of the Clady River. It was owned by William George Courtenay.

Innisrush signs the Ulster Covenant

In September 1912, some 299 locals from in, and around the Innisrush area, signed the Ulster Covenant (or the 'Declaration' if you were a female), in Innisrush Orange Hall. Adam D. Glasgow was the...

Emigration – One Family leaves County Derry for America

Emigration from Ireland to America. John Black and Jane Stewart Black's family left Innisrush, County Derry - Londonderry, for Coney Island, then Philadelphia.

About One Irish Rover

One Irish Rover focuses on the history and the people of the area in Northern Ireland where I grew up i.e. the Portglenone, Kilrea, Maghera and Tamlaght areas, in Counties Derry and Antrim.

My mother took many photos and saved lots of old newspaper cuttings. Many of these appear on this website.

I love to delve through old newspapers, discovering and piecing together local stories. You will find originally researched articles on this website, that aren't available elsewhere. Indeed, many of the old events have been pieced together, using various resources, and are now only being told fully for the first time.

I am also delighted to receive old photos, and stories. Feel free to drop me a line, via the Contact link (in the MENU above). Thanks for all your contributions.