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link to 1902, Early Motor Car Trip in the North of Ireland

1902, Early Motor Car Trip in the North of Ireland

On doing a search for the first motor car to be seen in or near Portglenone, I came across this delightful old letter from September 1902. Mrs E. C. Herdman, writing from the Red House, in...

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link to Market House Portglenone

Market House Portglenone

"At the meeting of the Market Committee it was reported that the new market-house at present being built would be ready for occupation shortly. The Secretary’s report the working of the markets...

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link to Second Portglenone Church – Old Cemetery, Townhill Road

Second Portglenone Church – Old Cemetery, Townhill Road

This old graveyard is situated less than one kilometer out the Townhill Road in Portglenone.   It sits on a hillside on the right hand side as one drives out of the village. Second Portglenone...

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link to Poem – Farewell Song, Robert Kidd, Portglenone, 1874

Poem – Farewell Song, Robert Kidd, Portglenone, 1874

In perusing old newspapers, one occasionally encounters some locally written poetry (which will often bring to life an era, and and the people of that time).   Here's a delightful example of such a...

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link to Aughnacleagh Primary School Photograph from 1961

Aughnacleagh Primary School Photograph from 1961

Aughnacleagh is a townland on the outskirts of Portglenone, in County Antrim. It is in the Barony of Toome Lower.  The Irish name for Aughnacleagh is Achadh na Cleithe. Here is a wonderful old...

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link to Memories, Portglenone Primary School, Townhill Road

Memories, Portglenone Primary School, Townhill Road

Ok, this is very much a work-in-progress. Hoping to see past pupils send in their memories of their time at this wonderful little school on the Townhill Road in Portglenone. Master Mills, Miss...

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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.

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