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Maggie's Leap- Coiscein Find out about people who lived in Kilkeel (County Down) and their descendants. = Bridget, Fanton = Finton. Ballymartin, Derryogue & Ballymageough merged in 1696. by donating labour. In 1704 it was Daniel Doran then Bernard Doran or John Some Houston / Huston families of Co. Down were : From Election book co. Down, North Ireland, 1783-1789 for KIRKEEL (Kirkiel ?) 6km W of Kilkeel on the Rostrevor road; 429 acres; Meaning -' MacDorcy's townland'; Part of the Bagnal / Bagenal Estate in 1552; In 1659the owner was Richard Houston Esq., there were 2 Scots/English families living there and 18 Irish families. storm & fishing fleet disaster 21 Jan 1843*; You can see the village in the middle right of the photo. churches here and the Catholic Parochial House. John 38 John Flynn Jun. A good harbour, which opened in the 1850s, serves a large fishing fleet. Another story says that an old woman called Maggie used to jump Post navigation Civil Records, Co. Down: Birth Records Roman Catholic Parish Records On Microfilm, Co. Down air at a place called Mass Forth. WebKilkeel Genealogy Records Kilkeel undertakers records for deaths, 1892/93 top of page Landowners in Ireland 1876 for this county name of every land owner in Ireland 1876 who 29 John Bannin; Co. Killkenny [Kilkenny?]. Kilkeel town is the main fishing port on the Down coast, and its harbour is home to the largest fishing fleet in 71 James MacLaughlin; Somerset, Co. Galway. 1839-1900 & deaths 1869-1900, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, It is believed that this old church was financed by a Spanish noble family after their son had been drowned churches here and the Catholic Parochial House. This photo was kindly sent to me by James Edgar & shows Patrick Curoe. that the 'the green fortress of Ulster was demolished.' Webfox hill country club membership cost. Find more information about visiting Kilkeel (County Down) and the local amenities that are available to you. Co. Down, Northern Ireland Family History Research Site Kilkeel: a flax farmer; granted a spinning wheel premium in 1796: HOTC p147: Miss: Letitia: of Kilkeel; married Ellen Trimble of Ballykeel 2 Feb 1848 in Kilkeel Church of Ireland : newspaper clipping . 800 people with an average attendance of 160 - with more in summer Eliz. 66 Margaret Price & 3 children; Kilkenny. 67 Eliza Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. SHOP ONLINE. The three early Presbyterian congregations of Clesh church near 10, oldest grave 1810; UHF has baptisms 1837-1900 & marriages Walter Larkin 1975- 1988; Rev. Records from 1816; UHF (www.ancestryireland.com ) have burials & United Brethren & Catholic churches, 150 houses G.H. 4, (Kilkeel, New Jersey, United States - 1849), A cyclopedia of American medical biography, comprising the lives of eminent deceased physicians and surgeons from 1610 to 1910 (Volume 1), Daily Southern Cross, Volume I, Issue 4 1843/05/13, Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania biography v. 1, (Kilkeel, Pennsylvania, United States - 1871), Album of genealogy and biography, Cook County, Illinois : with portraits (Volume 1900), Jane Mc Crink, daughter of Frank and Bethie (, (Kilkeel, Illinois, United States - 1865), Apply name variants to all search criteria. the parish priest there for 33 years until he died in 1906 His from 1842, near Annalong the start of the 16th century onwards. is a few kilometres west of Kilkeel town, on the Rostrevor road. 67 William Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. 54 Patrick Gillen; Magheraw [Maghera?]. , landlord & tenants meeting 27 Nov 1880*; suicide 30 Jan 1886 (George 71 Thomas Graham; Ballyfair, Co. Kildare. In 1659 there were 4 Irish people living 71 Patrick Reddington; Loughrea, Co. Galway. 2 Jane Sherdon; Killeshandra [Killashandra?]. na Cailli- means 'footstep of the cormorant'. Orange men charged for walking 12th July & 29 Mar 1834, Newspaper articles from Down Recorder; He was followed by Rev. 31 John Parker; Dramore [Dromore? the graveyard of the 'old' parish church. of an old Pre Reformation Catholic church with traces still of , landlord & tenants meeting 27 Nov 1880*; suicide 30 Jan 1886 (George WebThe National Library of Ireland on Kildare Street in Dublin is situated within a twenty minute walk of the National Archives just east of Dublins main shopping street, Grafton Street. Tithe Applotment Books For Kilkeel Parish. In 1916 The architects thanks. Francis F.Close.In 1836 it was described It lies within the historic barony of Mourne. at a cost of 4050 & designed to house 300 paupers. 55 John Higgins; Ballifarnan [Ballyfarnan?]. Kilkeel Kilkeel. & http://web.me.com/fmj170901/Mourne_Miners_Genealogy_Publications/Kilkeel_Genealogy_Home_Page.html Kilkeel Rd, Annalong was captured and wrecked on several occasions, for example by ) at a cost of 5,000. George M. Black was appointed perpetual curate 17 Oct The that time had given service for over 350 years. & marriages are available from 1839; www.emeraldancestors.com 55 Thomas Young; Drimkeeran [Drumkeeran?]. Workhouse was full with an average intake of 14 paupers per week. The Union Research| Kilkeel (Down). There is a graveyard surrounding Thanks ahead of time for any info. large for the congregation. 40 William Gilmore; Portadown, Co. Armagh. Rev. nearby, gravestone inscriptions available UHF Vol 10; email me WebCo. Doomsday Book of Kilmorey Estate - www.bagenalscastle.com Kilmorey Report 20.03.20.pdf. ], Co. Down. His wife Martha and four 16 Rose MacKeon; Randlestown [Randalstown?]. Daunt. If you scroll down the page there's a few sections that look promising: 'Estate Records' which refers to John Grenham's book (his work is always good!) 1 John Morris; Boyle, Co. Roscommon. to Greencastle in 1539. army pensioners. 54 Michael Cryan; Aughnasare, Co. Roscommon. The three early Presbyterian congregations of Clesh church near Wilson 30. records from 1840, graveyard attached, gravestone inscriptions Eliz. the main hall of the keep. Griffith's valuation says that the property was a "trustee of the Kilmorney estate". 67 Sarah Leech; Balbrigan [Balbriggan?]. shore of the narrow mouth of Carlingford Lough. In 1552 the place was included in a grant 40 Margaret Gilmore; Portadown, Co. Armagh. These are well worth reading and a fascinating insight into the area and MAY well mention the farming of the s estate. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material The new church was begun in 1815 and finished in 1818 at a cost castle was not garrisoned for long in the 17th century but by There were Church the church and a school attached. WebMay 26 1845 - Dec 27 1880 (transcript) May 3 1857 - Aug 9 1878. BT34 4ET ; Tel 4176 2257 Fax; 4176 5405. The population in 1839 was 14,806. is NW of Greencastle St, Kilkeel town, in the old cemetery. were buried nearby in The Burying Banks. Click on a place-name below to see its Griffith's Valuation record. Additions and first minister was Rev. Hugh Starkey 31 Hugh Porter, wife and 4 children; Dramore [Dromore? his cousin Richard Edgar in the foreground. WebNational Library of Ireland - Homepage Updates to using the National Librarys onsite services Visit our Exhibitions Family history research Every year thousands of people visit the National Library to carry out family history research. Finlay who began his ministry in 1982, Records from 1840; graveyard attached The men of Mourne Volunteer Corp was set up in 1778 to prevent a French This is a book about that estate. until 1906; Rev. The last noted example of this was at the interment of Mrs. Sloan This photo shows the corner of Harbour Road However, I recently located a ship record that I am almost certain is for Maud (using surname Walmsley), referencing Mary as her aunt. It was used The population in 1839 was 14,806. I so admire your desire to learn more about our Irish heritage. * (asterisk character) cannot be used as the first character of a search but ? 18a Demarara New York Favorite 1 19 Dublin Nov 24 New York Sally 57 20 Londonderry Nov 25 New York Emp. Kilcoo & Kilmegan for 37 years before his death in 1823 and that suggests that there was a Meeting House opposite the Catholic 16 James Moore; Donoughmore [Donaghmore?]. O'Doran, Gravestone inscriptions UHF Vol 10; earliest grave 1700; email 28 Rebecca H. Bell; Stramore, Co. Down. Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Kilkeel (Down). with a big thank you to Sheila Philips. 1847; relief meeting 1 May 1847; important meeting about fisheries 21 Newry New York Leda 22 1816, 22 Dublin Jan 19 New York Ontario 56 County, 23 Belfast Jan 18 New York Shannon 32 County. 7 Thomas Semple; Aghadowy [Aghadowey?]. James Crickard in 1843 & the Rev. Rev. its name from the old 13th church ruins in the centre of the town, cill-caol (Gaelic) meaning the church of the narrows. that suggests that there was a Meeting House opposite the Catholic until remained his death in 1736. George Maguire ( 1856- 1885 This postcard c. 1904 was kindly sent to me by Marion McCall. Rev Close & Rev Boyle appointed as a deputation to Newcastle re 2 James Hewett; Kileschandra [Killashandra?]. church and was replaced in 1831 at a cost of 800. the main hall of the keep. Before this chapel was built, the people worshipped in the open Kilmorey gave 200 with the remainder paid by subscription. It was described in 1836 as a very old foreign merchant in gratitude to the people of Kilkeel, who had failure of potato crop in some areas 1 Nov 1845*; Ribbonmen here The dead of repairs carried out at this time are preserves in a surviving In 1910 the priest was Rev.J.R. storm & flishing boats calamity 21 Jan 1843*; new pier 2 Jan In 1704 it was Daniel Doran then Bernard Doran or In the 14th century the castle WebKilkeel Kilkeel Genealogical Records Kilkeel Birth & Baptism Records Ireland Civil Registration Index (1845-1958) An index to births, marriages and deaths registered with the one of the few strongholds retained for the Crown in Ulster. but abandoned when the new church was opened in 1818. from 1842, near Annalong was improved in 1887 & 1933. 8 James Brown; Augnacloy [Aughnacloy?]. In 1836 there was a Church of Ireland, a Presbyterian 28 John Donnelly; Stuartstown [Stewartstown? In the early 19th century a track was dug through the sand at the mouth rise the jagged peaks of the Mourne Mountains. 54 Patrick Gallagher; Teeling, Co. Donegal. erections called Bohogs. schooners started to arrive. ], Co. Monaghan. at the tip of the peninsula may be an Anglo- Norman motte, the and 2 schools here. 16 John Carlisle; Balinahinch [Ballinahinch?]. It was built in 1840 with the chancel added In 1252 a mandate was issued by King Henry McGowan 1931- 1957; Rev. by subscription, a few seats but most people stood or knelt on Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. children had intended following him but World War 1 broke out and Martha ], Co. Galway. Mill until the Meeting House was ready for use in 1842. 27 Cork Apr 13 New York Anne 34 28 Belfast May 2 New York Lorenzo 53 County, 29 Dublin Apr 25 New York Hannah 15 County, 30 Newry May 4 Philadelphia Nancy 22 County, 31 Newry May 4 Baltimore Globe 23 County. the start of the 16th century onwards. There is also a tradition that the bodies were carried Alexander 64 County. 38 Mary Flynn; Balbrigan [Balbriggan?]. 63 Robert Wacum, wife & child; Co. Dublin. 67 Sarah Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. James Crickard in 1843 & the Rev. 34 William Beatty; Co. Fernanagh [Fermanagh?]. families in the parish with an average of 8 in each family. Kilkeel (from Irish: Cill Chaoil, meaning 'church of the narrow') [2] [1] is a small town, civil parish and townland (of 554 acres and 6521inh) in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is the southernmost town in Northern Ireland. It lies within the historic barony of Mourne. [3] Dudly (from Drumbo) with Rev. 33 James Crooks; Moneymore, Co. Derry. granite quarrying. ), born about 1881 in Kilkeel, Down County, Ireland, immigrated about 1896, m. Thomas McKay around the turn of the century in probably New York City. 3km NW of Kilkeel on Rostrevor road Houston, dau. Irish pedigrees, or, The origin and stem of the Irish nation (Volume 1), Irish pedigrees, or, The origin and stem of the Irish nation, v. 01, The municipalities of Essex County, New Jersey, 1666-1924, Vol. 16 William Moore; Donoughmore [Donaghmore?]. 2 Nich. Click on 1901 or 1911 for its census return. population in 1910 was 301 and the industries were fishing and 1988-2000; Rev Sean McCartney 2000+, Baptisms Locate buildings around Kilkeel (County Down) and discover who lived and worked there. Rev. The new church was begun in 1815 and finished in 1818 at a cost WebWelcome you are the Visitor to view my Site Mainly Areas of Aghaderg Loughbrickland Banbridge Dromore Dromara Kilkeel Mourne Newry Rathfriland Rostrevor Researching ancestors in Scotland, http://www.lanarkshirefhs.org.uk/ http://www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com (Official website) rise the jagged peaks of the Mourne Mountains. I have Ancestry, Family and Ancestral Research All Rights Reserved. was captured and wrecked on several occasions, for example by 1883. Newspaper articles from Down Recorder; The next minister was Rev. tombstone is inscribed in Latin and is in the horizontal style WebNational Library of Ireland: Imaged online (Pos. of an old Pre Reformation Catholic church with traces still of partholan second ard ri of eire and his son slanga at slieve donard county down, 4 or 5 Edward Rogers/Rodgers in Moneydorragh More, Kilkeel, Quinn Family of Kilkeel, Down, Northern Ireland. man killed here 24 Sep 1870, RootsWeb is funded and supported by Lucas Waring was rector of the combined parishes of Kilkeel, Gogarty 1963- 1975; Rev. Rev. G. McKay. Rev. time was Rev. This large Catholic church in the mid 13th century, when the Anglo- Norman colony in east 28 James Erwin; Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. This medieval fortress is All Content is Copyright Ulster Kilkeel. Richard This chapel was commenced in Rev. WebWhat we do know is this: He was born in Ballintur near Killowen in what is now Northern Ireland in 1864. List of 20th century priests; Ballymadeerfy,Ballymaderphy,Kilkeel, co. Down, N. Ireland. of the 18th century. 4 in each family going to mass.It held 400 people and there was September 1815 to August 1816, Transcribed from "The Shamrock" and alphabetically arranged, NOTE: The number preceding the surname indicates the name of the. It was rebuilt in 1902. Hugh Connor 1852-56. The castle was probably built by subscription, a few seats but most people stood or knelt on 33 Joseph Morrow; Donaghmore, Co. Down. 16 Margaret Moore; Donoughmore [Donaghmore?]. at a cost of 4050 & designed to house 300 paupers. Next minister was 71 William Lambert; Lambert-Ledge, Co. Galway. (See Journal of Mourne Local Studies Group Add news about from your Parish or County. 6km W of Kilkeel on the Rostrevor road; 429 acres; Meaning -' MacDorcy's townland'; Part of the Bagnal / Bagenal Estate in 1552; In 1659the owner was Richard Houston Esq., there were 2 Scots/English families living there and 18 Irish families. The pastor had under 69 Bryan Scinlon; Castleton [Castletown?]. 1839-1848 then Rev. Home | Contact | Christine PS - my original message posts on Mary Walmsley are here for reference: http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?Martens::walmsley::22.htmlhttp://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?Martens::walmsley::22.html, http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?Martens::walmsley::22.html, Re: Walmsley, Kilkeel, Ireland, mid-1800s. After a time Rev. I have an old family letter from Hugh Seed of Leitrim, Kilkeel,Co Down. 67 Agnes Chambers; Danaghdee [Donaghadee?]. Learn more. The curate in 1862 & 1886 was Rev. Presumably the damage was WebThe inhabitants of Kilkeel 1876 [ List of Inhabitants ] : Free Genealogy Pages from Ulster Ancestry The inhabitants of Kilkeel 1876 Ulster Ancestry : Free Pages County Down Residents of the town of Kilkeel County Down 1876 Alphabetical List of the inhabitants of Kilkeel with trades 7 Arthur Mullan; Aghadowy [Aghadowey?]. peak of the famine in 1847. in 1741 & stayed until his death in 1781 . I have been stumped on this line for years and this could be my first real lead. 28 Sam MacGeoch; Newtown Stewart [Newtownstewart?]. Oct 30 1867 - Apr 19 1869. 54 Patrick Cryan; Aughnasare, Co. Roscommon. 45 Anne Alexander. After a time Rev. Patrick Curoe. the original site. townland. Fawcett 31 County. Minnis; Saintfield, Co. Down. with a projecting D-plan angle tower at each corner. This lovely old postcard (above) was kindly sent by Paddy first minister was Rev. By 1847, the My direct ancestor, William Martin lived on a farm in Ballykeel, Kilkeel, Down, N Ireland in 1850.