The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization. Contae an duin is one of six counties that form northern ireland. The remains of emhain mhacha are now a major tourist attraction. The following are a list of book titles relating to co. It is also one of the thirtytwo traditional counties of ireland and is within the province of ulster. Armagh who represented the major secular interests in the county thoroughout the century gives an impression of stability, in fact this was not the case, either politically or socially. Mikes trainor traynor ancestors came from county armagh to the toronto, ontario, canada area in 1825.
It is a 9th century irish manuscript now held by the library of trinity collegedublin. A history of the northern ireland conflict david mckittrick. Family history notes and coats of arms finding your family history in co. Jan 2008 our census database now includes nearly 6,500 names of residents living in the parish of forkhill, county armagh in 1821. The name armagh derives from the irish word ard meaning height and macha, together meaning height or high place and macha. County armagh, ireland genealogy familysearch wiki. County armagh named after its county town, armagh is one of the traditional counties of ireland and one of six counties that form northern ireland. Genealogy centre contact details armagh ancestry the navan centre 81 killylea road armagh, bt60 4ld tel. The new book, irelands forgotten past, looks into lesserknown stories from the history of ireland, reaching back to prehistoric times to make sense of the. Guide to killevy civil parish, county armagh ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Dr ian maxwell is a graduate of queens university and former research officer at the public record office of northern ireland.
Bordered by lough neagh and counties down, louth, monaghan and tyrone, county armagh is located within the province of ulster and is a part of northern ireland. Macha is mentioned in the book of the taking of ireland, and is also said to have been responsible for the construction of the hill site of emain macha now navan fort near armagh city. All the information that we have is in the web pages, so please. The following information is a starting point for records about the civil parish of killevy. In this way both books can work together as a set if desired, or they may be used independently for research. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century armagh, recording details such as addresses and occupations for over 9,000 people in the county. It was first published in 1888 in dublin it was first published in 1888 in dublin the birches, includes the townlands of derrylard, derryaugh, derrinraw, the birches, derrylileagh, foymore, derrykeevan, breagh, clonmacate, ballinary, derraugh, etc. The ulster plantation in the counties of armagh and cavan.
In county armagh only the householders of parish of creggan exists. Buy books from amazon or download pdfs from our special e book library. We have put together a collection of old books on the history and genealogy of ireland in pdf format. Each volume in this series, by incorporating the work of outsider and insider, builds up comprehensive insights into. Armagh, an inland county, in the province of ulster, bounded on the north by lough neagh, on the east by the county of down, on the southeast by that of louth, on the southwest by monaghan, and on the west and northwest by tyrone. Armagh market house was built in 1815 as a twostorey fivebay building, and is currently used as a library.
The county antrim lists table 2 for the years 18331839, record 849 emigrants and 314 seasonal migrants. The database includes the name, age, occupation and relationship to the head of household for all residents recorded within the parish. Old families of ireland, at this site, you will find documents entitled dacre and scrope. Armagh was still the county town occupying a strategic position on the major roads of south ulster. Nearby, the armagh public library hosts a collection of rare books and manuscripts, including a first edition copy of jonathan swifts gullivers travels, complete with notes by. Armagh, former until 1973 county, northern ireland. Help and advice for county of armagh military history book list if you have found a problem on this page then please report it on the following form. This research aid is based upon historical works found in the igf library.
There are gaps in the records for a variety of reasons, such as the civil war, but these records are a prime source for building family trees. In later times, the county formed part of the gaelic kingdom of oriel, which also included parts of the modern counties louth and monaghan. It covers an area of 2,448 km 2 945 sq mi and has a population of 531,665. In late prehistoric times and at the dawn of history, armagh was an important populated area in ulster. Its turbulent history has taken its toll on the evidence that remains. It was bounded by lake neagh north, former county tyrone northwest, former county down east, and by the republic of ireland south and west. The publication of irish county directories in the nineteenth century was less. The book of county armagh, by george henry bassett.
Scene from damoily townland, county armagh, ireland june 9, 2011. In late prehistoric times and at the dawn of history, armagh was an important populated area in. George bassett, the book of county armagh 1888 findmypast. I found historical information on these topics and dozens more in mr. Armagh former county, northern ireland, united kingdom.
Armagh county museum is the oldest county museum in ireland. Mar 14, 2012 county armagh has a population of just under 160,000 with the north of the county located on the banks of lough neagh. Buy products related to county armagh products and see what customers say about. The building dates from 1833 and was originally a school house. Armagh city, 1888 armagh city directory for residents and farmers assorted county armagh church records, loughgall rc parish, loughgill rc parish abstracts from the 1841 and 1851 ireland censuses, from old age pension records. Top 10 books about the troubles david keenan books the. The southern part of the county has been a stronghold of support for the ira, earning it the nickname bandit country. The people of medieval ireland placed a great value on this manuscript. Known as the orchard county because of the numerous apple orchards scattered around its hundreds of acres, at one point in history, armagh was also listed as the most militarised area of western europe, and so earned the nickname bandit country. It contains some of the oldest surviving specimens of irish. Parish records parish registers were instigated by thomas cromwell from 1538 in the reign of henry viii, recording every wedding, baptism and burial. County armagh history topographical dictionary of ireland. Interdisciplinary essays on the history of an irish county.
The county town, the city of armagh, is the ecclesiastical capital of both the catholic and protestant religions on the island. Emigration from county armagh, ireland to canada, 1800 1855. The history of tynan parish, county armagh authors. The ira and south armagh by toby harnden one of my fascinations with northern ireland in the 1970s and 80s is how it. Parish registers, transcripts, baptism records, marriage records, and burial records. Killevy civil parish, county armagh, northern ireland.
County armagh genealogy, family history notes and coats of arms. Apart from some very useful history, including on the cromwellian settlement, the plantation of ulster, the arrival of the huguenots and palatines in ireland, etc. Approaching the history of ireland from the local level by johnny. We have indexed many headstone inscriptions for numerous graveyards in county armagh and we have also computerised the muster rolls 1611, hearth money rolls 1666, many census returns 1766 1901, the tithe applotment books 18231838, the griffiths valuation 1864, land records and local miscellaneous sources for the period 16001911. The armagh county museum boasts a range of prehistoric artefacts from the citys long history, as well as cultural gems from some of its most eminent artists. Army, extract of a letter from lord viscount gosford, colonel of the armagh militia, and major wardle, of the ancient british light dragoons, to lieutenant general lake, dated naas, thursday morning, 8 oclock, 24th may, 1798, printed by george grierson, dublin, 1798 nli poems, military, moral, and religious, by an armagh man. If you are wanting advice then the best place to ask is on the areas specific email lists. County armagh is one of the six counties which make up the country of northern ireland. The ulster plantation in the counties of armagh and cavan 160841. County armagh is known as the orchard county because of its many apple orchards. The information is based on locations and records before 1922. The ira and south armagh new ed by harnden, toby isbn. Armagh ancestry is the foremost genealogical research service for county armagh and is the dedicated irish family history foundation member for county armagh.
County of armagh military history book list, armagh. County armagh has a population of just under 160,000 with the north of the county located on the banks of lough neagh. Focusing specifically on families within the county, it includes an introduction to research and sources in armagh. Our census database now includes nearly 6,500 names of residents living in the parish of forkhill, county armagh in 1821. Armagh oneill country historical societyoneill country. Bassetts book of armagh is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888. This illustrated, well indexed book, was created exclusively to help you find your family in county armagh, ireland. Weve categorised links by their time period so you may search irelands history through the ages.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. History of charlemont fort and borough, in the county of armagh, and of mountjoy fort in the county of tyrone. The lists table 1 for county derry, in the years 18331835, record 1,922 emigrants and 270 seasonal migrants to harvest work in either england or scotland. Killevy civil parish, county armagh, northern ireland genealogy. Macha is mentioned in the book of the taking of ireland, and is also said to have been responsible for the construction of the hill site of emain macha now navan fort near armagh city to serve as the capital of the ulaid kings who give their name to.
History of the parish of tynan, in the county of armagh with notices of the oneill, hovenden, stronge and other families connected with the district. It borders county antrim to the north, the irish sea to the east, county armagh to the. The patronage of a succession of very influential primates of all ireland ensured that armagh benefited from government help in the development of the town. Home history of the irish parliament constituencies county armagh county armagh although a glance at the names of those returned for co. Ferdomnach wrote the first part of the book in 807 or 808. Lurgan ancestry books and ebooks for sale on lurgan and the.
A freelance writer specialising in social and family history, his publications include researching your armagh ancestors ulster historical foundation, 2000 and how to trace your irish ancestors how to books, 2008. County armagh is presently one of four counties of northern ireland to have a majority of the population from a catholic background. That book gives hundreds of family histories from county armagh and the surrounding areas. This is the 1700s, almost synonymous with the 18th century. These documents have to do with the graham family of the angloscot border. Published for the first time is bob hunters mlitt dissertation the ulster plantation in the counties of armagh and cavan 160841, a fascinating study of two counties that were an integral part of the plantation of ulster. The countys capital city, also called armagh, has a population of less than 15,000. Alphabetical index to the names contained in the premium entitlement lists of the trustees of the linen and hempen manufactures of ireland. Novelist david keenan picks fiction, history and reportage that record the devastating. By the end of the 18th century the county became one of the most prosperous and the most densely populated in ireland. Pat connors, igp county armagh coordinator if you have any county armagh surname webpages or know some, please email me their urls and ill be happy to link them to this page. A unique land survey taken as a way to determine the amount of tax payable by landholders to the church of ireland, the tithe applotment books represent a virtual census for prefamine ireland.
Adjoined to the southern shore of lough neagh, the county covers an area of 1,326 km. History of the parish of tynan in the county of armagh. County armagh history, from a topographical dictionary of ireland by samuel lewis, 1837. Many of the reiver families located or were relocated to counties within ulster, and some ended up in counties located in connaught. 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. Explanation of and the names of districts for every county, plus link to find townland names in 1851. Armagh is still the ecclesiastical capital of both the roman catholic church and the church of ireland. Bassetts book of armagh is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in. Armagh, the smallest county in northern ireland, has a rich, colourful and even.
The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the county. Macha is mentioned in the book of the taking of ireland, and is also said to have been responsible for the construction of the hill site of emain macha now navan fort near armagh city to serve as the capital of the ulaid kings who give. Because the land is extremely fertile and ideal for the growth of apple trees, armagh is known as the orchard county. Our genealogy manager feargal odonnell has over 30 years experience in irish genealogy and has delivered keynote irish genealogical talks at the uk whodoyouthinkyouare.