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Kinelarty
Kinelarty () is a former Irish district and barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies east of the centre of the county, and is bordered by five other baronies: Iveagh Upper, Lower Half to the west; Lecale Upper to the south and south-east; Lecale Lower to the east; Castlereagh Upper to the north; and Iveagh Lower, Upper Half to the north-west. It is centred historically on the ancient church at Loughinisland. History Kinelarty derives its name from the Irish ''Cineál Fhaghartaigh'', which means Faghartach's (Fogarty's) kindred. This was the name of an Irish district, the chiefs of which were the ''Mac Artáin'' (McCartan) family. The Mac Artáins descend from Artán, grandson of Fagartaigh of Uí Echach Cobo (anglicised as Iveagh). The Mac Artáin’s, as is professed throughout the ''Annals of the Four Masters'' and in parts the ''Annals of Innisfallen'' reigned supreme as High Kings for considerable periods of history further positioning themselves as lords of Iveagh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iveagh Upper, Lower Half
Iveagh Upper, Lower Half is the name of a Barony (Ireland), barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was created by 1851 with the division of the barony of Iveagh Upper into two. It lies in the centre of the county, and is bordered by six other baronies: Iveagh Upper, Upper Half and Lordship of Newry to the west; Mourne (barony), Mourne to the south; Kinelarty and Lecale Upper to the east; and Iveagh Lower, Upper Half to the north. List of settlements Below is a list of the villages and population centres in Iveagh Upper, Lower Half: Towns *Newcastle, County Down, Newcastle *Castlewellan Villages *Annsborough *Bryansford *Dromara *Hilltown, County Down, Hilltown *Kilcoo, County Down, Kilcoo *Leitrim, County Down, Leitrim *Waringsford Population centres *Katesbridge List of civil parishes Below is a list of civil parishes in Iveagh Upper, Lower Half: *Aghaderg (one townland, rest in baronies of Iveagh Lower, Lower Half and Iveagh Upper, Upper Half) *Clonduff (civil parish), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lecale Upper
Lecale Upper (named after the former barony of Lecale) is a barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. To its south lies the Irish Sea, and it is bordered by three other baronies; Lecale Lower and Kinelarty to the north; and Iveagh Upper, Lower Half to the west. History The ''Mac Duinnshéibhe'' (MacDunleavy, Dunleavy) sept where a royal dynasty of Dál Fiatach in Ulaid and are noted in this area. John de Courcy in the 12th century would drive them out of Ulaid from where they fled to County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. The Russells of Downpatrick can trace their Norman heritage back to the 12th century having been recorded in the area since Osberto Russell accompanied John de Courcy in 1177 into Ulster. The barony of Lecale Upper was created in 1851 when the barony of Lecale was split into two, the other part being Lecale Lower. List of settlements Below is a list of the towns and villages in Lecale Upper: Towns *Downpatrick Villages *Ballykinler * Dundrum *Killough List of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County Down
County Down () is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland, one of the nine counties of Ulster and one of the traditional thirty-two counties of Ireland. It covers an area of and has a population of 531,665. It borders County Antrim to the north, the Irish Sea to the east, County Armagh to the west, and County Louth across Carlingford Lough to the southwest. In the east of the county is Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula. The largest town is Bangor, on the northeast coast. Three other large towns and cities are on its border: Newry lies on the western border with County Armagh, while Lisburn and Belfast lie on the northern border with County Antrim. Down contains both the southernmost point of Northern Ireland (Cranfield Point) and the easternmost point of Ireland (Burr Point). It was one of two counties of Northern Ireland to have a Protestant majority at the 2001 census. The other Protestant majority County is County Antrim to the north. In March 2018, ''The Sunda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loughinisland
Loughinisland ( , ) is a small village and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is between Downpatrick and Ballynahinch, about 21 miles (34 kilometres) south of Belfast. History The village of Loughinisland grew up in the townland of Tievenadarragh, beside a lake which has a small island on it. This island was the headquarters of the McCartan clan who were powerful from 11th century to 16th century, ruling over the surrounding territory of Kinelarty. The village is known for its three churches that were built on this island between the 13th and 17th centuries. Ruins of the churches and a cemetery can still be seen. In addition to its parish churches, in 1836 it was recorded that there was a school in Loughinisland. Again, today, the village is home to a primary school and a Catholic church, both named 'St Macartan's'. Loughinisland was relatively untouched by the Troubles. However, on 18 June 1994, it was the scene of the Loughinisland massacre, when two members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castlereagh Upper
Castlereagh Upper (named after the former barony of Castlereagh) is a historic barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was created by 1841 with the division of Castlereagh into two. It is bordered by eight other baronies: Castlereagh Lower and Dufferin to the east; Lecale Lower and Kinelarty to the south; Iveagh Lower, Lower Half, Iveagh Lower, Upper Half, and Massereene Upper to the west; and Belfast Upper to the north. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Castlereagh Upper: Cities *Belfast *Lisburn Towns *Carryduff Villages * Kilmore *Saintfield Population centres *Ballymacarrett *Newtownbreda List of civil parishes Below is a list of civil parishes in Castlereagh Upper: *Blaris (also partly in baronies of Iveagh Lower, Upper Half and Massereene Upper) *Comber (also partly in barony of Castlereagh Lower) * Drumbeg (also partly in barony of Belfast Upper) *Drumbo * Killaney *Killinchy (also partly in baronies of Castlereagh Lower and Dufferin) *Kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dromara (civil Parish)
Dromara is a civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic baronies of Iveagh Upper, Lower Half, Iveagh Lower, Lower Half and Kinelarty. Settlements The civil parish contains the following settlements: * Dromara Townlands Dromara civil parish contains the following townlands: * Ardtanagh * Aughnaskeagh * Ballykine * Begny * Burren * Clontanagullion *Crossgar *Derry * Dooglen * Dree * Drin * Dromara * Drumadoney * Drumgavlin * Drumkeeragh * Dunbeg Lower * Dunbeg Upper *Dunmore * Edendarriff * Finnis * Gransha * Guiness * Levallyreagh * Moneynabane * Moybrick Lower * Moybrick Upper * Moydalgan * Mullaghdrin See also *List of civil parishes of County Down In Ireland, Counties are divided into civil parishes which are sub-divided into townlands. The following is a list of civil parishes in County Down, Northern Ireland: A Aghaderg, Annaclone, Annahilt, Ardglass, Ardkeen, Ardquin B Ballee, Ba ... References {{reflist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annahilt
Annahilt / Anahilt () is a village and Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish in north County Down, Northern Ireland. It is 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) south of Lisburn, and about 14 miles south-west of Belfast, on the main road between Ballynahinch, County Down, Ballynahinch and Hillsborough, County Down, Hillsborough. In the United Kingdom Census 2001, 2001 Census the village had a population of 1,148. Annahilt has a distinctive drumlin setting, with a small wooded estate on a ridge to the west, and panoramic views on the approaches to the village. Annahilt has a primary school, hair dressers, Scout Hall, an Orange Institution, Orange Hall, a residential care home and a play park. There is also a business park to the north, on the Glebe Road. Annahilt also has a three-star caravan site, known as the 'Lakeside View Caravan Park', on the Magheraconluce Road. History Maps of the early 19th century show little development at Annahilt beyond a schoolhouse and a small number of dwell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seaforde
Seaforde is a small village in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is within the townland of Naghan, (choose "historic" to see townland boundaries) one mile (1.6 km) north of on the main to road. It is part of the |
Iveagh (territory)
Iveagh ( ; ) is the name of several historical territorial divisions in what is now County Down, Northern Ireland. Originally it was a Gaelic Irish territory, ruled by the ''Uí Echach Cobo'' and part of the overkingdom of Ulaid. From the 12th century the Magennises (''Mag Aonghusa'') were chiefs of Iveagh. They were based at Rathfriland and were inaugurated at Knock Iveagh. Following the Nine Years' War, the rulers of Iveagh submitted to the English Crown and the territory was divided between them. Iveagh became a barony, which was later split into Iveagh Lower and Iveagh Upper. The territory of Iveagh was also the basis of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore. Uí Echach Cobo Iveagh derives its name from the Cruithin tribe ''Uí Echach'' (modern Irish: ''Uíbh Eachach''), or "descendants of Echu", and referred to an ancient Irish túath (district). It is also known more fully as ''Uí Echach Cobo'' (modern Irish: ''Uíbh Eachach Cobha'', meaning Echu of Cobo), and equivalent w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iveagh Lower, Upper Half
Iveagh Lower, Upper Half is the name of a barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was created by 1851 with the division of the barony of Iveagh Lower into two. It is bordered by five other baronies: Iveagh Upper, Lower Half to the south; Iveagh Upper, Upper Half to the south-west; Iveagh Lower, Lower Half to the west and north; Castlereagh Upper to the north-east; and Kinelarty to the west. List of settlements Below is a list of the villages and population centres in Iveagh Lower, Upper Half: Large villages * Hillsborough * Moira *Waringstown Villages *Blackskull *Donaghcloney * Gilford * Lawrencetown *Magheralin *Ravernet Hamlets and population centres * Lenaderg *Maze *Waringsford List of civil parishes Below is a list of civil parishes in Iveagh Lower, Upper Half: *Blaris (also partly in baronies of Castlereagh Upper and Massereene Upper) *Donaghcloney * Donaghmore (two townlands, rest in barony of Iveagh Upper, Upper Half) * Dromore (one townland, rest in barony of Iv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uí Echach Cobo
Iveagh ( ; ) is the name of several historical territorial divisions in what is now County Down, Northern Ireland. Originally it was a Gaelic Irish territory, ruled by the ''Uí Echach Cobo'' and part of the overkingdom of Ulaid. From the 12th century the Magennises (''Mag Aonghusa'') were chiefs of Iveagh. They were based at Rathfriland and were inaugurated at Knock Iveagh. Following the Nine Years' War, the rulers of Iveagh submitted to the English Crown and the territory was divided between them. Iveagh became a barony, which was later split into Iveagh Lower and Iveagh Upper. The territory of Iveagh was also the basis of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore. Uí Echach Cobo Iveagh derives its name from the Cruithin tribe ''Uí Echach'' (modern Irish: ''Uíbh Eachach''), or "descendants of Echu", and referred to an ancient Irish túath (district). It is also known more fully as ''Uí Echach Cobo'' (modern Irish: ''Uíbh Eachach Cobha'', meaning Echu of Cobo), and equivalent w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lecale Lower
Lecale Lower (named after the former barony of Lecale) is a Barony (Ireland), barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies to the east of the county with Strangford Lough to its north and the Irish Sea to its right. It is bordered by five other baronies: Lecale Upper to the south; Ards Upper to the north-east just across the mouth of Strangford Lough; Dufferin (barony), Dufferin to the north; Castlereagh Upper to the north-west; and Kinelarty to the west. In medieval times the ''Ó Coltair'' (Coulter) sept is noted in the Lecale Lower area, of which the townland of Ballyculter gets its name. The barony of Lecale Lower was created in 1851 when the barony of Lecale was split into two, the other part being Lecale Upper. List of settlements Below is a list of the villages and population centres in Lecale Lower: Villages *Ardglass *Strangford Hamlets *Annacloy *Ballyhornan *Coney Island, County Down, Coney Island *Saul, County Down, Saul List of civil parishes Below is a list o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
