Here's a wonderful old poem, written in early 1926, by a woman from the Ballymena area. It should be noted that the local newspapers of the late 1800s and early 1900s often invited their readers to submit their 'home-made' poetry. Thus the old newspapers are a goldmine for sourcing wonderful old verses. Ulster-Scots Meanings This old poem is full of Ulster-Scots words. For … [Read more...] about 1926 – An Awkward Invitation
poetry
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. Killyless, Lisrodden & Lisnahuncheon The two men, during their day long walk, cover the Cullybackey, Portglenone area, taking in the Maine river, the hills of Lisnahuncheon, … [Read more...] about 1909 – A Trip to Portglenone
Antrim Coast – 1908 Feis in Waterfoot
A Scottish man, who referred to himself as “J. O’D. D." came over via ferry to Ireland in 1908 for a holiday, and travelled, via bicycle, along the beautiful North Antrim coast. The Glaswegian paid a visit to the Feis in Waterfoot.Here is what he had to say:— Ireland, oh, Ireland, centre of my longings, Country of my fathers, home of my heart. No people possess a … [Read more...] about Antrim Coast – 1908 Feis in Waterfoot
Old Ballymena Photograph and 1851 Poem
As many of you know, I take great pleasure in cleaning up and enhancing old photographs, using photoshop and other software.The following photograph of old Ballymena is most likely from around the turn of the 20th century, most likely from during the 1910s.OLD BALLYMENA PHOTO - BRIDGE STREET The original image obscured the man standing in the shop doorway on the … [Read more...] about Old Ballymena Photograph and 1851 Poem
Carnlough Bay
The name Carnlough derives from the Irish word, Carnlach. It means 'place of cairns'.The village, which sits at the foot of Glencoy, is on the famous County Antrim coast road in Northern Ireland. It has a population of just over two thousand.Carnlough is the second of the nine Glens of Antrim. It's picturesque harbour looks out on to Carnlough Bay. The harbour was … [Read more...] about Carnlough Bay
