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County Antrim
County Antrim (named after the town of Antrim) is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 3,046 square kilometres (1,176 sq mi) and has a population of about 618,000. It is one of the thirty-two traditional counties of Ireland and is within the historic province of Ulster.
The Glens of Antrim offer isolated rugged landscapes, the Giant's Causeway is a unique landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bushmills produces whiskey, and Portrush is a popular seaside resort and night-life area. The majority of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is in County Antrim, with the remainder being in County Down.
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published: 19 Nov 2014
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Townlands, Maps and Directories - Shane Wilson
Shane Wilson is the man behind the hugely popular website, swilson.info. This talk is about Town-lands, Maps & Directories and it will address how to navigate and use the website to assist you in your Irish family history research.
published: 20 Jan 2020
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‘Twenty ways to find a townland – and other hints and tips' with Georgina Scally
The National Archives is delighted to announce the final talk in our evening lecture series for 2022. Entitled ‘Twenty ways to find a townland – and other hints and tips’, the lecture will be given by professional genealogist Georgina Scally (member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland).
Finding the townland where one’s ancestor were from in Ireland is the goal of many family history researchers. Given that there are over 60,000 townlands in Ireland, finding the correct townland can sometimes prove a major stumbling block. Georgina’s talk aims to provide an insight into some of the better known and some lesser-known sources for finding townlands in Ireland.
An important aspect of the search for a specific townland is the ability to understand the various, and sometimes confusing, adminis...
published: 05 Dec 2022
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Irish place names with Geraldene O'Reilly
The majority of Irish genealogy records are arranged by locality and most people within them are identified by the place name where they lived. Listen to Geraldene O'Reilly's talk to help you investigate Irish place names.
Speaker: Geraldene O'Reilly
Recorded at Auckland Libraries, 1 April 2015.
published: 14 May 2015
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Larne
Larne or Lairne (from Irish: Latharna, the name of a Gaelic territory) is a seaport and industrial market town, as well as a civil parish, on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of 18,323 people in the 2008 Estimate. As of 2011, there are about 32,000 residents in the greater Larne area. It has been used as a seaport for over 1,000 years, and is today a major passenger and freight roll-on roll-off port. Larne is twinned with Clover, South Carolina which has named one of its schools, Larne Elementary School, after Larne. Larne is administered by Larne Borough Council. Together with the neighbouring district of Carrickfergus and part of Newtownabbey, it forms the East Antrim constituency for elections to the Westminster Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly...
published: 30 Nov 2014
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Counties of Ireland
The counties of Ireland (Irish: contaetha na hÉireann; Ulster-Scots: coonties o Airlann) are sub-national divisions that have been, and in some cases continue to be, used to geographically demarcate areas of local government. These land divisions were formed following the Norman invasion of Ireland in imitation of the counties then in use as units of local government in the Kingdom of England. The older term "shire" was historically equivalent to "county". The principal function of the county was to impose royal control in the areas of taxation, security and the administration of justice at the local level. Cambro-Norman control was initially limited to the south-eastern parts of Ireland so a further four centuries were to elapse before the entire island was shired. At the same time, the n...
published: 28 Aug 2014
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Understanding Irish Land Divisions
Live Broadcast: March 10, 2022
Presented by: Rhonda R. McClure
Ireland has a unique and rather confusing system of land divisions, all of which need to be known and understood to effectively and accurately look for your ancestors. A term such as parish can mean both civil and ecclesiastical. Some townland names are used in multiple counties. Understanding the hierarchy of the land divisions becomes essential to understanding what records are arranged by which division. A county is more akin to a U.S. state. These divisions often result in confusion and frustration when trying to look for records. In this webinar, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will provide an overview of the various Irish land divisions, discuss their importance in family history research, and offer guidance as to w...
published: 11 Mar 2022
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Offaly 400 Years Ago in the Writings of Sir Matthew De Renzy
For students and lovers of Offaly’s heritage, Mathew De Renzy’s archives are a treasure trove of letters and maps which give a remarkable insight into the geography and history of the county 400 years ago.
This lecture from March 14th 2022 as given by James Scully, in person at Offaly History, and Kieran Keenaghan, via Zoom link shed greater light on these fascinating documents and some of the stories surrounding them.
De Renzy’s correspondence is largely concerning the plantation of the lands of the Mac Coghlan clan. His letters, which range over a period of ten years from 1613, include many addressed to the leading politicians of the day. These often concern local matters such as the establishment of the borough of Banagher and De Renzy’s struggle to hold onto lands acquired at Clono...
published: 12 Apr 2022
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map of Belfast [ Northern Ireland ]
Belfast (UK: /ˈbɛlfɑːst/ BEL-fahst, elsewhere /ˈbɛlfæst/; from Irish: Béal Feirste [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə], meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford') is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest on the island of Ireland. It had a population of 343,542 in 2019. Belfast suffered greatly during the violence that accompanied the partition of Ireland, and especially during the more recent conflict known as the Troubles.
By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in Ireland, becoming briefly the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was grant...
published: 23 Feb 2022
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Irish Ancestors: New Civil Parish Maps
Civil parishes are an essential part of researching Irish ancestors, because they were the geographic divisions used to create state records. We've just finished a major upgrade to the civil parish maps on johngrenham.com, adding zooming, townland names and glorious Technicolor. This video explains how the maps work.
published: 21 Jul 2023
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County Antrim
County Antrim (named after the town of Antrim) is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined ...
County Antrim (named after the town of Antrim) is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 3,046 square kilometres (1,176 sq mi) and has a population of about 618,000. It is one of the thirty-two traditional counties of Ireland and is within the historic province of Ulster.
The Glens of Antrim offer isolated rugged landscapes, the Giant's Causeway is a unique landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bushmills produces whiskey, and Portrush is a popular seaside resort and night-life area. The majority of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is in County Antrim, with the remainder being in County Down.
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County Antrim (named after the town of Antrim) is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 3,046 square kilometres (1,176 sq mi) and has a population of about 618,000. It is one of the thirty-two traditional counties of Ireland and is within the historic province of Ulster.
The Glens of Antrim offer isolated rugged landscapes, the Giant's Causeway is a unique landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bushmills produces whiskey, and Portrush is a popular seaside resort and night-life area. The majority of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is in County Antrim, with the remainder being in County Down.
This video is targeted to blind users.
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- published: 19 Nov 2014
- views: 250
1:13:45
Townlands, Maps and Directories - Shane Wilson
Shane Wilson is the man behind the hugely popular website, swilson.info. This talk is about Town-lands, Maps & Directories and it will address how to navigate a...
Shane Wilson is the man behind the hugely popular website, swilson.info. This talk is about Town-lands, Maps & Directories and it will address how to navigate and use the website to assist you in your Irish family history research.
https://wn.com/Townlands,_Maps_And_Directories_Shane_Wilson
Shane Wilson is the man behind the hugely popular website, swilson.info. This talk is about Town-lands, Maps & Directories and it will address how to navigate and use the website to assist you in your Irish family history research.
- published: 20 Jan 2020
- views: 1067
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‘Twenty ways to find a townland – and other hints and tips' with Georgina Scally
The National Archives is delighted to announce the final talk in our evening lecture series for 2022. Entitled ‘Twenty ways to find a townland – and other hints...
The National Archives is delighted to announce the final talk in our evening lecture series for 2022. Entitled ‘Twenty ways to find a townland – and other hints and tips’, the lecture will be given by professional genealogist Georgina Scally (member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland).
Finding the townland where one’s ancestor were from in Ireland is the goal of many family history researchers. Given that there are over 60,000 townlands in Ireland, finding the correct townland can sometimes prove a major stumbling block. Georgina’s talk aims to provide an insight into some of the better known and some lesser-known sources for finding townlands in Ireland.
An important aspect of the search for a specific townland is the ability to understand the various, and sometimes confusing, administrative divisions in Ireland. Georgina will examine different administrative divisions and demonstrate how townlands fit into each. She will then look at (20) sources for townlands, what they are and most importantly, where to find them (with an emphasis – but not exclusively, on online databases).
https://wn.com/‘Twenty_Ways_To_Find_A_Townland_–_And_Other_Hints_And_Tips'_With_Georgina_Scally
The National Archives is delighted to announce the final talk in our evening lecture series for 2022. Entitled ‘Twenty ways to find a townland – and other hints and tips’, the lecture will be given by professional genealogist Georgina Scally (member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland).
Finding the townland where one’s ancestor were from in Ireland is the goal of many family history researchers. Given that there are over 60,000 townlands in Ireland, finding the correct townland can sometimes prove a major stumbling block. Georgina’s talk aims to provide an insight into some of the better known and some lesser-known sources for finding townlands in Ireland.
An important aspect of the search for a specific townland is the ability to understand the various, and sometimes confusing, administrative divisions in Ireland. Georgina will examine different administrative divisions and demonstrate how townlands fit into each. She will then look at (20) sources for townlands, what they are and most importantly, where to find them (with an emphasis – but not exclusively, on online databases).
- published: 05 Dec 2022
- views: 701
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Irish place names with Geraldene O'Reilly
The majority of Irish genealogy records are arranged by locality and most people within them are identified by the place name where they lived. Listen to Gerald...
The majority of Irish genealogy records are arranged by locality and most people within them are identified by the place name where they lived. Listen to Geraldene O'Reilly's talk to help you investigate Irish place names.
Speaker: Geraldene O'Reilly
Recorded at Auckland Libraries, 1 April 2015.
https://wn.com/Irish_Place_Names_With_Geraldene_O'Reilly
The majority of Irish genealogy records are arranged by locality and most people within them are identified by the place name where they lived. Listen to Geraldene O'Reilly's talk to help you investigate Irish place names.
Speaker: Geraldene O'Reilly
Recorded at Auckland Libraries, 1 April 2015.
- published: 14 May 2015
- views: 1774
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Larne
Larne or Lairne (from Irish: Latharna, the name of a Gaelic territory) is a seaport and industrial market town, as well as a civil parish, on the east coast of ...
Larne or Lairne (from Irish: Latharna, the name of a Gaelic territory) is a seaport and industrial market town, as well as a civil parish, on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of 18,323 people in the 2008 Estimate. As of 2011, there are about 32,000 residents in the greater Larne area. It has been used as a seaport for over 1,000 years, and is today a major passenger and freight roll-on roll-off port. Larne is twinned with Clover, South Carolina which has named one of its schools, Larne Elementary School, after Larne. Larne is administered by Larne Borough Council. Together with the neighbouring district of Carrickfergus and part of Newtownabbey, it forms the East Antrim constituency for elections to the Westminster Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Larne or Lairne (from Irish: Latharna, the name of a Gaelic territory) is a seaport and industrial market town, as well as a civil parish, on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of 18,323 people in the 2008 Estimate. As of 2011, there are about 32,000 residents in the greater Larne area. It has been used as a seaport for over 1,000 years, and is today a major passenger and freight roll-on roll-off port. Larne is twinned with Clover, South Carolina which has named one of its schools, Larne Elementary School, after Larne. Larne is administered by Larne Borough Council. Together with the neighbouring district of Carrickfergus and part of Newtownabbey, it forms the East Antrim constituency for elections to the Westminster Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly.
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- published: 30 Nov 2014
- views: 1120
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Counties of Ireland
The counties of Ireland (Irish: contaetha na hÉireann; Ulster-Scots: coonties o Airlann) are sub-national divisions that have been, and in some cases continue t...
The counties of Ireland (Irish: contaetha na hÉireann; Ulster-Scots: coonties o Airlann) are sub-national divisions that have been, and in some cases continue to be, used to geographically demarcate areas of local government. These land divisions were formed following the Norman invasion of Ireland in imitation of the counties then in use as units of local government in the Kingdom of England. The older term "shire" was historically equivalent to "county". The principal function of the county was to impose royal control in the areas of taxation, security and the administration of justice at the local level. Cambro-Norman control was initially limited to the south-eastern parts of Ireland so a further four centuries were to elapse before the entire island was shired. At the same time, the now obsolete concept of county corporate elevated a small number of towns and cities to a status which was deemed to be no less important than the existing counties in which they lay. This double control mechanism of 32 counties plus 10 counties corporate remained unchanged for a little over two centuries until the early 19th century, since when counties have been adapted and in some cases divided by legislation to meet new administrative and political requirements.
The powers exercised by the Cambro-Norman barons and the Old English nobility waned over time. New offices of political control came to be established at a county level. In the Republic of Ireland, some counties have been split resulting in the creation of new counties. Along with certain defined cities, counties still form the basis for the demarcation of areas of local government in the Republic of Ireland. Currently, there are 26 county level, 3 city level and 2 city and county entities – the modern equivalent of counties corporate – that are used to demarcate areas of local government in the Republic.
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https://wn.com/Counties_Of_Ireland
The counties of Ireland (Irish: contaetha na hÉireann; Ulster-Scots: coonties o Airlann) are sub-national divisions that have been, and in some cases continue to be, used to geographically demarcate areas of local government. These land divisions were formed following the Norman invasion of Ireland in imitation of the counties then in use as units of local government in the Kingdom of England. The older term "shire" was historically equivalent to "county". The principal function of the county was to impose royal control in the areas of taxation, security and the administration of justice at the local level. Cambro-Norman control was initially limited to the south-eastern parts of Ireland so a further four centuries were to elapse before the entire island was shired. At the same time, the now obsolete concept of county corporate elevated a small number of towns and cities to a status which was deemed to be no less important than the existing counties in which they lay. This double control mechanism of 32 counties plus 10 counties corporate remained unchanged for a little over two centuries until the early 19th century, since when counties have been adapted and in some cases divided by legislation to meet new administrative and political requirements.
The powers exercised by the Cambro-Norman barons and the Old English nobility waned over time. New offices of political control came to be established at a county level. In the Republic of Ireland, some counties have been split resulting in the creation of new counties. Along with certain defined cities, counties still form the basis for the demarcation of areas of local government in the Republic of Ireland. Currently, there are 26 county level, 3 city level and 2 city and county entities – the modern equivalent of counties corporate – that are used to demarcate areas of local government in the Republic.
This video is targeted to blind users.
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- published: 28 Aug 2014
- views: 1290
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Understanding Irish Land Divisions
Live Broadcast: March 10, 2022
Presented by: Rhonda R. McClure
Ireland has a unique and rather confusing system of land divisions, all of which need to be know...
Live Broadcast: March 10, 2022
Presented by: Rhonda R. McClure
Ireland has a unique and rather confusing system of land divisions, all of which need to be known and understood to effectively and accurately look for your ancestors. A term such as parish can mean both civil and ecclesiastical. Some townland names are used in multiple counties. Understanding the hierarchy of the land divisions becomes essential to understanding what records are arranged by which division. A county is more akin to a U.S. state. These divisions often result in confusion and frustration when trying to look for records. In this webinar, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will provide an overview of the various Irish land divisions, discuss their importance in family history research, and offer guidance as to what records exist within each division and where you might find them.
To purchase the syllabus for this session, visit: https://shop.americanancestors.org/collections/webinar-materials/products/webinar-syllabus-understanding-irish-land-divisions
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Live Broadcast: March 10, 2022
Presented by: Rhonda R. McClure
Ireland has a unique and rather confusing system of land divisions, all of which need to be known and understood to effectively and accurately look for your ancestors. A term such as parish can mean both civil and ecclesiastical. Some townland names are used in multiple counties. Understanding the hierarchy of the land divisions becomes essential to understanding what records are arranged by which division. A county is more akin to a U.S. state. These divisions often result in confusion and frustration when trying to look for records. In this webinar, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will provide an overview of the various Irish land divisions, discuss their importance in family history research, and offer guidance as to what records exist within each division and where you might find them.
To purchase the syllabus for this session, visit: https://shop.americanancestors.org/collections/webinar-materials/products/webinar-syllabus-understanding-irish-land-divisions
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- published: 11 Mar 2022
- views: 1239
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Offaly 400 Years Ago in the Writings of Sir Matthew De Renzy
For students and lovers of Offaly’s heritage, Mathew De Renzy’s archives are a treasure trove of letters and maps which give a remarkable insight into the geogr...
For students and lovers of Offaly’s heritage, Mathew De Renzy’s archives are a treasure trove of letters and maps which give a remarkable insight into the geography and history of the county 400 years ago.
This lecture from March 14th 2022 as given by James Scully, in person at Offaly History, and Kieran Keenaghan, via Zoom link shed greater light on these fascinating documents and some of the stories surrounding them.
De Renzy’s correspondence is largely concerning the plantation of the lands of the Mac Coghlan clan. His letters, which range over a period of ten years from 1613, include many addressed to the leading politicians of the day. These often concern local matters such as the establishment of the borough of Banagher and De Renzy’s struggle to hold onto lands acquired at Clonony, near Cloghan. De Renzy was also in regular communication with Sir William Parsons who played a dominant role in plantations of West and South Offaly.
The twenty-six maps in the De Renzy papers all relate to the landscape of Offaly. Only a handful of these have been published but many will now be shown in great detail for the first time. These include three barony maps showing townlands around Tullamore, Lynally, Rahan, Kilcormac and Ballyboy. Other drawings by the leading surveyors of the day, such as Thomas Raven, focus on parts of West Offaly including Moystown, Endrim, Kilnagarnagh, Druin (Ballycumber) and townlands near Banagher. One map in particular confirms the historic location of Lumcloon of the Flatterys as being adjacent to Banagher.
The combination of these rare maps and De Renzy’s own extensive descriptions of the landscape provide rare insights into the local countryside in the early seventeenth century.
In addition, his extensive knowledge of the Irish language and his abundant use of place names help enrich our understanding of our locale at that time.
https://wn.com/Offaly_400_Years_Ago_In_The_Writings_Of_Sir_Matthew_De_Renzy
For students and lovers of Offaly’s heritage, Mathew De Renzy’s archives are a treasure trove of letters and maps which give a remarkable insight into the geography and history of the county 400 years ago.
This lecture from March 14th 2022 as given by James Scully, in person at Offaly History, and Kieran Keenaghan, via Zoom link shed greater light on these fascinating documents and some of the stories surrounding them.
De Renzy’s correspondence is largely concerning the plantation of the lands of the Mac Coghlan clan. His letters, which range over a period of ten years from 1613, include many addressed to the leading politicians of the day. These often concern local matters such as the establishment of the borough of Banagher and De Renzy’s struggle to hold onto lands acquired at Clonony, near Cloghan. De Renzy was also in regular communication with Sir William Parsons who played a dominant role in plantations of West and South Offaly.
The twenty-six maps in the De Renzy papers all relate to the landscape of Offaly. Only a handful of these have been published but many will now be shown in great detail for the first time. These include three barony maps showing townlands around Tullamore, Lynally, Rahan, Kilcormac and Ballyboy. Other drawings by the leading surveyors of the day, such as Thomas Raven, focus on parts of West Offaly including Moystown, Endrim, Kilnagarnagh, Druin (Ballycumber) and townlands near Banagher. One map in particular confirms the historic location of Lumcloon of the Flatterys as being adjacent to Banagher.
The combination of these rare maps and De Renzy’s own extensive descriptions of the landscape provide rare insights into the local countryside in the early seventeenth century.
In addition, his extensive knowledge of the Irish language and his abundant use of place names help enrich our understanding of our locale at that time.
- published: 12 Apr 2022
- views: 886
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map of Belfast [ Northern Ireland ]
Belfast (UK: /ˈbɛlfɑːst/ BEL-fahst, elsewhere /ˈbɛlfæst/; from Irish: Béal Feirste [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə], meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford') is the capital...
Belfast (UK: /ˈbɛlfɑːst/ BEL-fahst, elsewhere /ˈbɛlfæst/; from Irish: Béal Feirste [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə], meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford') is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest on the island of Ireland. It had a population of 343,542 in 2019. Belfast suffered greatly during the violence that accompanied the partition of Ireland, and especially during the more recent conflict known as the Troubles.
By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in Ireland, becoming briefly the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the RMS Titanic, was the world's largest shipyard. Belfast as of 2019 has a major aerospace and missiles industry. Industrialisation, and the inward migration[8] it brought, made Belfast Northern Ireland's biggest city. Following the partition of Ireland in 1921, Belfast became the seat of government for Northern Ireland. Belfast's status as a global industrial centre ended in the decades after the Second World War.
Belfast is still a port with commercial and industrial docks, including the Harland and Wolff shipyard, dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline. It is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport, 3 miles (5 kilometres) from the city centre, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 kilometres) west of the city. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) listed Belfast as a Gamma + global city in 2020.The townlands of Belfast are its oldest surviving land divisions and most pre-date the city. Belfast expanded very rapidly from being a market town to becoming an industrial city during the course of the 19th century. Because of this, it is less an agglomeration of villages and towns which have expanded into each other, than other comparable cities, such as Manchester or Birmingham. The city expanded to the natural barrier of the hills that surround it, overwhelming other settlements. Consequently, the arterial roads along which this expansion took place (such as the Falls Road or the Newtownards Road) are more significant in defining the districts of the city than nucleated settlements. Parts of Belfast are segregated by walls, commonly known as "peace lines", erected by the British Army after August 1969, and which still divide 14 districts in the inner city. In 2008 a process was proposed for the removal of the 'peace walls'. In June 2007, a £16 million programme was announced which will transform and redevelop streets and public spaces in the city centre. Major arterial roads (quality bus corridor) into the city include the Antrim Road, Shore Road, Holywood Road, Newtownards Road, Castlereagh Road, Cregagh Road, Ormeau Road, Malone Road, Lisburn Road, Falls Road, Springfield Road, Shankill Road, and Crumlin Road, Four Winds.[95]
St Anne's Cathedral
Belfast city centre is divided into two postcode districts, BT1 for the area lying north of the City Hall, and BT2 for the area to its south. The industrial estate and docklands BT3. The rest of the Belfast post town is divided in a broadly clockwise system from BT3 in the north-east round to BT15, with BT16 and BT17 further out to the east and west respectively. Although BT derives from Belfast, the BT postcode area extends across the whole of Northern Ireland.
Since 2001, boosted by increasing numbers of tourists, the city council has developed a number of cultural quarters. The Cathedral Quarter takes its name from St Anne's Cathedral (Church of Ireland) and has taken on the mantle of the city's key cultural locality. It hosts a yearly visual and performing arts festival.
Custom House Square is one of the city's main outdoor venues for free concerts and street entertainment. The Gaeltacht Quarter is an area around the Falls Road in west Belfast which promotes and encourages the use of the Irish language. The Queen's Quarter in south Belfast is named after Queen's University. The area has a large student population and hosts the annual Belfast International Arts Festival each autumn. It is home to Botanic Gardens and the Ulster Museum, which was reopened in 2009 after major redevelopment.[99] The Golden Mile is the name given to the mile between Belfast City Hall and Queen's University. Taking in Dublin Road, Great Victoria Street, Shaftesbury Square and Bradbury Place, it contains some of the best bars and restaurants in the city. Since the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, the nearby Lisburn Road has developed into the city's most exclusive shopping strip. Finally, the Titanic Quarter covers 0.75 km2 (185 acres)
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Belfast (UK: /ˈbɛlfɑːst/ BEL-fahst, elsewhere /ˈbɛlfæst/; from Irish: Béal Feirste [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə], meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford') is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest on the island of Ireland. It had a population of 343,542 in 2019. Belfast suffered greatly during the violence that accompanied the partition of Ireland, and especially during the more recent conflict known as the Troubles.
By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in Ireland, becoming briefly the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the RMS Titanic, was the world's largest shipyard. Belfast as of 2019 has a major aerospace and missiles industry. Industrialisation, and the inward migration[8] it brought, made Belfast Northern Ireland's biggest city. Following the partition of Ireland in 1921, Belfast became the seat of government for Northern Ireland. Belfast's status as a global industrial centre ended in the decades after the Second World War.
Belfast is still a port with commercial and industrial docks, including the Harland and Wolff shipyard, dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline. It is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport, 3 miles (5 kilometres) from the city centre, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 kilometres) west of the city. The Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) listed Belfast as a Gamma + global city in 2020.The townlands of Belfast are its oldest surviving land divisions and most pre-date the city. Belfast expanded very rapidly from being a market town to becoming an industrial city during the course of the 19th century. Because of this, it is less an agglomeration of villages and towns which have expanded into each other, than other comparable cities, such as Manchester or Birmingham. The city expanded to the natural barrier of the hills that surround it, overwhelming other settlements. Consequently, the arterial roads along which this expansion took place (such as the Falls Road or the Newtownards Road) are more significant in defining the districts of the city than nucleated settlements. Parts of Belfast are segregated by walls, commonly known as "peace lines", erected by the British Army after August 1969, and which still divide 14 districts in the inner city. In 2008 a process was proposed for the removal of the 'peace walls'. In June 2007, a £16 million programme was announced which will transform and redevelop streets and public spaces in the city centre. Major arterial roads (quality bus corridor) into the city include the Antrim Road, Shore Road, Holywood Road, Newtownards Road, Castlereagh Road, Cregagh Road, Ormeau Road, Malone Road, Lisburn Road, Falls Road, Springfield Road, Shankill Road, and Crumlin Road, Four Winds.[95]
St Anne's Cathedral
Belfast city centre is divided into two postcode districts, BT1 for the area lying north of the City Hall, and BT2 for the area to its south. The industrial estate and docklands BT3. The rest of the Belfast post town is divided in a broadly clockwise system from BT3 in the north-east round to BT15, with BT16 and BT17 further out to the east and west respectively. Although BT derives from Belfast, the BT postcode area extends across the whole of Northern Ireland.
Since 2001, boosted by increasing numbers of tourists, the city council has developed a number of cultural quarters. The Cathedral Quarter takes its name from St Anne's Cathedral (Church of Ireland) and has taken on the mantle of the city's key cultural locality. It hosts a yearly visual and performing arts festival.
Custom House Square is one of the city's main outdoor venues for free concerts and street entertainment. The Gaeltacht Quarter is an area around the Falls Road in west Belfast which promotes and encourages the use of the Irish language. The Queen's Quarter in south Belfast is named after Queen's University. The area has a large student population and hosts the annual Belfast International Arts Festival each autumn. It is home to Botanic Gardens and the Ulster Museum, which was reopened in 2009 after major redevelopment.[99] The Golden Mile is the name given to the mile between Belfast City Hall and Queen's University. Taking in Dublin Road, Great Victoria Street, Shaftesbury Square and Bradbury Place, it contains some of the best bars and restaurants in the city. Since the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, the nearby Lisburn Road has developed into the city's most exclusive shopping strip. Finally, the Titanic Quarter covers 0.75 km2 (185 acres)
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Irish Ancestors: New Civil Parish Maps
Civil parishes are an essential part of researching Irish ancestors, because they were the geographic divisions used to create state records. We've just finishe...
Civil parishes are an essential part of researching Irish ancestors, because they were the geographic divisions used to create state records. We've just finished a major upgrade to the civil parish maps on johngrenham.com, adding zooming, townland names and glorious Technicolor. This video explains how the maps work.
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Civil parishes are an essential part of researching Irish ancestors, because they were the geographic divisions used to create state records. We've just finished a major upgrade to the civil parish maps on johngrenham.com, adding zooming, townland names and glorious Technicolor. This video explains how the maps work.
- published: 21 Jul 2023
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