Ireland county armagh county clare county galway county kilkenny county leix county leitrim county. 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. Armagh county museum 2020 all you need to know before. In the city of armagh, two magnificent cathedrals gaze at each other across a valley. Canada and is one of the foremost experts on irishcanadian history. The armagh county museum is the oldest in the country.
The countys capital city, also called armagh, has a population of less than 15,000. However, significant passages are omitted deliberately, as it seems, in order to promote st patrick as a most successful missionary and glorious founder of monasteries in ireland without failure. Looking for any information on the tottens of armagh co, ireland. The book of county armagh, by george henry bassett. The book of armagh contains the earliest copy of saint patricks confessio known to exist. It is a 9thcentury irish manuscript now held by trinity college library in dublin ms 52. Browsing ordnance survey memoirs of ireland irish history. Ferdomnach wrote the first part of the book in 807 or 808. Because the land is extremely fertile and ideal for the growth of apple trees, armagh is known as the orchard county. Patrick, about the year 457, on a commanding site, given to him by the local chiefdaire. Armaghe, toaghriny, orier, fuighes fews and onylane oneilland. 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.
Emigration from county armagh, ireland to canada, 1800 1855. The family supplanted the ograveys at the time of strongbows anglo norman invasion in 1172 as lords of this area and became known as the lords. Parish records parish registers were instigated by thomas cromwell from 1538 in the reign of henry viii, recording every wedding, baptism and burial. Patrick and, at least in part, to be a product of his hand. 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. Kilmore, a parish, partly in the barony of lower orior, but chiefly in that of oneilland west, county of armagh, and province of ulster, on the road from armagh to belfast.
The city of armagh 10,070 is the metropolitan see of all ireland. The surnames of county armagh a letter from ireland. Armagh market house was built in 1815 as a twostorey fivebay building, and is currently used as a library. Some records of the lurgan quakers of northern ireland marriage certificates 1698 1726 3 photo by j. Although a glance at the names of those returned for co. Hold the mouse pointer over the parish to see variant names.
Here, james blacks colourful oil painting city of armagh, created in 1810, gives you a feel for what the city. County armagh s reputation traditionally hinges on its role as the ecclesiastical centre of ireland since 432 ce and an area marred by conflict during the troubles, with names like portadown or crossmaglen seared into collective memories of that period. William bassett produced some of the best county directories in ireland. Ard mhacha located in the province of ulster in present day northern ireland, at clanbrasil, a region on the southern shore of lough neagh. Old families of ireland, at this site, you will find documents entitled dacre and scrope. 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. His book documents the life of ogle robert gowan who came to canada from 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. Armagh pre1900 gravestone inscriptions with australian connections. Search armagh ancestry records online birth, death, marriage, census, gravestone, records for co. It was once the centre for the high kings of ulster and is now the ecclesiastic capital of ireland. A history of the shields family a selective genealogy of the descent of william shields, born, county armagh, ireland. Armagh county museum is the oldest county museum in ireland.
This research aid is based upon historical works found in the igf library. That portion of newry which lies in this county has a population of 5,657 the whole population of the town being 14,808. Alphabetical index to the names contained in the premium entitlement lists of the trustees of the linen and hempen manufactures of ireland. Armagh oneill country historical societyoneill country. The chief irish septs of the county were descendants of the collas. Armagh is one of the six counties of northern ireland and is situated on the border with the republic. Get free family history advice from our local volunteers or browse more than 20,000 genealogy queries. George bassett, the book of county armagh 1888 findmypast. There are gaps in the records for a variety of reasons, such as the civil war, but these records are a. Like to add your county armagh surname to our list. 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. Ordnance survey memoirs of ireland parishes of county antrim viii 18315. Photographs armagh muster rolls, 1630 books about co. Barclay, john, fasti of the presbyterian church in ireland, 1840 to 1910, in 3 parts, presbyterian historical.
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. In late prehistoric times and at the dawn of history, armagh was an important populated area in. 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. They came to canada in 1828 and im trying to research the conditions in county armagh between about 1780 and 1835 when many families came from county armagh to the ottawa area of canada. 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. Guide to county armagh ancestry, family history and genealogy. Armagh poor law union names and townlands, 1851 birth records, co.
No history on john and would be interested to know spouses name. That book gives hundreds of family histories from county armagh and the surrounding areas. Sign up for the discover northern ireland newsletter for inspiration and. Armagh former county, northern ireland, united kingdom.
Do you know of a parish history book connorsgenealogy. Adjoined to the southern shore of lough neagh, th e county covers an area of 1,326 km. If you are wanting advice then the best place to ask is on the areas specific email lists. Many of the reiver families located or were relocated to counties within ulster, and some ended up in counties located in connaught.
A 9thcentury record, the book of armagh, includes a work by patrick himself, the confessio confession, a reply to charges made by british ecclesiastics, in which he describes his life at a roman villa in britain, his capture by irish raiders, and his seven years of slavery in ireland. 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. Patrick, and the catholic church continues to be his see. The surname mccann was first found in county armagh irish. Cou nty armagh is know n as the or chard county because of its many apple orchards. George bassett, limerick city and county and principal towns in the counties of clare, tipperary, and kerry 1881 george bassett, louth county guide and directory 1886 george bassett, the book of antrim 1888 george bassett, the book of county armagh 1888 george bassett, wexford county guide and directory 1885 guys directory of munster. Armagh county museum 2020 all you need to know before you. County armagh church records, loughgall rc parish, loughgill rc parish. It was bounded by lake neagh north, former county tyrone northwest, former county down east, and by the republic of ireland south and west. A history of the shields family a selective genealogy of. These documents have to do with the graham family of the angloscot border. County of armagh military history book list, armagh.
Scene from damoily townland, county armagh, ireland june 9, 2011. Kilmore civil parish, county armagh ireland genealogy projects. Ferdomnach wrote the first part of the book in 807 or 808, for patricks heir comarba torbach, abbot of armagh. With a history that spans centuries, its no surprise that armagh has picked up a whole host of gems that it now displays proudly around the city. Abstracts from the 1841 and 1851 ireland censuses, from old age pension records. The book of armagh ms trinity college dublin 52 st. Most of my ancestors on my mothers side came from what is now the republic of ireland.
Brief history of the irish linen industry, from the. Search our irish genealogy databases ulster historical foundation. We recommend booking armagh county museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. In late prehistoric times and at the dawn of history, armagh was an important populated area in ulster. Start your cultural tour at the armagh county museum. Two of the earliest maps of ulster, jobsons ulster maps c. It contains some of the oldest surviving specimens of irish. Interdisciplinary essays on the history of an irish county. Bordered by lough neagh and counties down, louth, monaghan and tyrone, county armagh is located within the province of ulster and is. It can trace its roots back to the armagh philosophical society, which opened its doors in 1856. County armagh has a population of just under 160,000 with the north of the county located on the banks of lough neagh.
The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the county. County armagh, ireland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Armagh county of, 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 the county of monaghan, and on the west and northwest by tyrone. Research has determined, however, that the earliest part of the manuscript was the work of a scribe named ferdomnach of armagh died 845 or 846.
Fisher, 2006 lurgan meeting house, 2006 view at the back of the present red brick meeting house, showing the entrance to the ancient cemetery. Some records of the lurgan quakers of northern ireland. Plan your visit to irelands ecclesiastical capital. A history of the shields family a selective genealogy of the descent of william shields, born, county armagh, ireland, 1728, died, frederick county, maryland, 1797 shields, john edgar on. Each volume in this series, by incorporating the work of outsider and insider, builds up comprehensive insights into the. Visit armagh tourist information and events from across. As the county contained the episcopal capital of ireland, the primate enjoyed considerable. All the information that we have is in the web pages, so please. It is a 9th century irish manuscript now held by the library of trinity collegedublin.
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. County armagh county armagh is a county in northern ireland. County armagh, ireland genealogy familysearch wiki. However, my mcgee ancestors came from keady, county armagh. The building dates from 1833 and was originally a school house. Irelands welcome to the stranger also on kindle is an american widows account of her travels in ireland in 184445 on the eve of the great famine. Explanation of and the names of districts for every county, plus link to find townland names in 1851. Armagh, former until 1973 county, northern ireland. Let me know in the comment section below if you would like yours added. It contains 400 pages of detailed information as well as an excellent full colour map. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The people of medieval ireland placed a great value on this manuscript. Genuki county armagh genuki is the largest collection of research information. It may be the smallest county in northern ireland, but what armagh lacks in size, it makes up for with a huge personality.
County armagh derives its name from the forest hill where the ancient celtic goddess macha died on machas height or ard macha. The book of armagh or codex ardmachanus ar or 61, also known as the canon of patrick and the liber ardmachanus, is a 9thcentury irish illuminated manuscript written mainly in latin. Mikes trainor traynor ancestors came from county armagh to the toronto, ontario, canada area in 1825. Brian boru is believed to be buried in the graveyard of the st. It contains some of the oldest surviving specimens of old irish. 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 became an official county museum in the 1930s and there are plans for a special 150th anniversary exhibition this year. Like other counties in northern ireland, armagh is not an administrative unit but rather a widely recognized geographical area. See all 1 armagh county museum tours on tripadvisor. 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. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century armagh, recording details addresses and occupations for over 10,000 people in the county. Absolutely fantastic history of the troubles in south armagh.
In 1586, when sir john perrot created the county of armagh, ohanlons country accounted for one of the five baronies. Hundreds of years ago, this is where st patrick chose to establish his original church, and ever since armagh has. Count y arma gh named after its cou nty town, ar magh is one of the traditio nal counties of ir eland and one o f six co unties that form northern ireland. Bassetts book of armagh is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1888. Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of the irish poor and discover why so many were emigrating to her home country. County armagh is one of the six counties which make up the country of northern ireland. The manuscript was once reputed to have belonged to st. County armagh is presently one of four counties of northern ireland to have a majority of the population from a catholic background. Directory of irish genealogy the directory of irish genealogy was first published in hardcopy in 1990, and has appeared on the internet since 1998.
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