Sean maccumhaill maths exercise book, dated 19161917. Ballybofey stranorlar, a census town, had a population of 4,852 in the 2016. The history trail the life and works of frances browne. We are a financial cooperative owned and controlled by our members, for our members. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club ballybofey, donegal. The ballybofey and stranorlar historical society are launching there annual book tomorrow night the 25th october at 8pm in the villa rose hotel. We are a local bookshop, located on main street, ballybofey, co donegal. Our success is down to our unique and personal service. At the end of a long days adventures, it draws you back with the promise of a restorative drink in front of open log fires and the prospect of a delicious meal. A large crowd attended a very successful launch of the great famine in stranorlar, county donegal by local woman, ms crona cassidy, in the house of books, ballybofey, last saturday. It offers a challenge to everyone but not humiliation.
Bealach feich, meaning fiachs pass is a town located on the south bank of the river finn, county donegal, ireland. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 25 towns of. Book tickets here on the balor arts centre online ticketing system. The first ever book dedicated to life in east donegal before, during and after the great famine has just been published. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club is considered to be the most enjoyable parkland course in donegal. This was the result of enquiries to the local post office in ballybofey.
An introduction ballybofey and stranorlar designed by architect p. This little house was perfect for a stay in baleybofey. This place is situated in donegal, donegal, ireland, its geographical coordinates are 54 48 0 north, 7 47 0 west and its original name with diacritics is ballybofey. The ballybofey, stranorlar and district historical society. These include government websites, the hse, hspc, donegal county council, and many others. Stranorlar and ballybofey located on the other side of the river finn form the twin towns the town is located at the junction of the n15 and n national primary roads. There are many other people who must be mentioned like sean mc cool g. Successful greenway projects are driven by the passion of local people. Kees hotel official website donegal hotel and leisure. In the absence of a clubhouse the first presentations were made from the continue reading. Novelist, journalist and poetess 18161879 priced 18 including postage, this book is a musthave for anyone interested in the life and times of this remarkable woman, or indeed, for anyone interested in the local social history of the period. Other articles include a survey of liam mccormicks churches, arranmore, tory, donegal friary, the wilsons of ballybofey, colmcille the gardener, the history of cricket and the spread of plague and cholera. Wraitt, the members played for the first female presidents prize.
Did you know you can book tickets online for all our shows. Dec 17, 2012 the first ever book dedicated to life in east donegal before, during and after the great famine has just been published. Contents include church records, stranorlar, old ballybofey, old stranorlar, and old killygordon maps, listing of local newspapers spanning 17721974, returns from the 1901 and 1911 census, 1951 thoms directory, listing of pubs in 1889 and 1944, 1936 electors list, 1858 griffiths valuation, and slaters directory of ballybofey 1894, slater. A local history master maguire a history of landlordism in donegal master gallagher. This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. The season opens on march 1st and from then until may there are spring salmon generally in the range of 812lb. Lochlann mcgill, president of the cdhs, said this was a magnificent achievement and a. We supply a range of books by local authors and poets. The letter given below, which is from the pen of a distinguished protestant clergyman, appears to me of such importance, that i. A history of the presbyterian church in ireland rev. Ballybofey the history trail stories, articles and images. Welcome to the website of stranorlar parish rc diocese of raphoe. Dec 17, 2009 the main street of ballybofey has changed a bit since then. Stranorlar and ballybofey located on the other side of the river finn form the twin towns.
Information booklet in respect of ballybofey stranorlar 2 current planning framework the current planning framework for ballybofey stranorlar, which will be replaced by the content of the local area plan, is contained within the county donegal development plan 2012 2018 as varied. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club results derry man wins. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. If you are researching your family tree, please see below a list of links that may be of help. Dec 08, 2009 donegal, stranorlar parish roots book by noel farrell, 1996, n. Information booklet in respect of ballybofey stranorlar. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club played the second leg of minor league semi final against buncrana golf club and we had a mountain to surpass needing all 5 matches to reach the final and we almost pulled it off. The towns of ballybofey and stranorlar are linked by an arched bridge over the river finn. The life and works of frances browne the history trail. Donegal, stranorlar parish roots book by noel farrell, 1996, n. Crona cassidy, author of the great famine in stranorlar, county donegal is the daughter of susanna nee timoney from finntown and philip cassidy from airne, co. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 25 towns of ireland. Exploring family origins in ballybofey stranorlar, and killygordon. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources.
So far i know that my great grandfather was george mcnulty from ballybofey or stranorlar, born about 1878. Genealogy genealogy news genealogy articles helpful genealogy links research guide. A group of men decided to set up a gaa club and ballybofey eire ogs was formed. While this part of donegal is not noted for tourism, there is excellent fishing, cycling and hiking available. Exploring family origins in ballybofeystranorlar and killygordon noel farrell on. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club has become one of the most admired courses in this part of the country in recent years. Exploring family origins in ballybofey, stranorlar and killygordon exploring family origins irish town roots book series noel farrell on.
The following is a complete index to the tithe applotment book for stranorlar, transcribed by len, and forming part of the donegal genealogy resources website you may link to this page but not copy it. Our first match out won 53, 4th match won 64 and 5th match won 76. The best of frances browne poems, stories and essays by the blind genius of stranorlar. We all love to view old photos and history reminds us of the many people and events in the past. Have you got old photos that the people of donegal havent seen yet. Ballybofey and stranorlar is a census town in county donegal, ireland, comprising the villages of ballybofey and stranorlar, which face each other across the river finn. The course ballybofey and stranorlar golf club donegal. H raitt and mr john joe kennedy as founder captain. Family historian, malcolm houston, will give a talk on the night and share his vast expertise with all who are interested in finding out more about their ancestors. For louise from igloo shopping local is all about family, while christmas is about crazy. Ballybofey railway station served the village of ballybofey in county donegal, ireland. If you know of a good book on donegal and would like it listed below, please contact me notes.
Home about us news membership museum gallery links contact us. Ballybofey this website houses a collection of photos and local history which mostly relates to the finn valley area. Whether you are a longtime member of our parish or someone who has just come to live here, we hope this resource will be of help to you. These villages are located opposite each other on the banks of river finn, which draws anglers in hordes as it is one of the best salmon fishing areas of europe. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Initially the course was nine hole and was opened for play in june 1958. The first county donegal historical society annual appeared in 1947 and the 2017 edition was launched recently in jacksons hotel an unbroken run in all that time. In ballybofey s protestant church is the grave of isaac butt 18 1879, founder of the irish home rule movement. She was the seventh of twelve children born to the first postmaster in stranorlar.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Stranorlar, a market and posttown, and a parish, in the barony of raphoe, county of donegal, and province of ulster. Tag archive for ballybofey stranorlar and district historical society. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. Nestled in the twin towns of stranorlar and ballybofey, deep in the heart of donegal, the hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the mountains, beaches and villages that surround it. I knew that there was a plaque erected to her memory at a site in stranorlar, but there. Come along to the glenside business park next thursday, 5th march at 7pm for the initial meeting of our new genealogy group. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Together with the smaller town of stranorlar on the north side of the river finn, the towns form the twin towns of. Samuel browne was also the local emigration agent for some of the shipping lines to australia and america.
First book on great famine in east donegal is published. See if you spot familiar faces younger than they are now. He fought in the 1899 boer war with the north staffordshire regiment and settled in glasgow, where he married christina mcnulty nee russell in 1903. This would be a major undertaking requiring the employment of a professional historian to research and record such detail.
Carr, so as every club in the bag is required, which is the mark of any good course. The river finn is one of the best salmon rivers in europe. Srath an urlair, meaning the valley of the floor or flat bottomed valley is a small town in the finn valley of county donegal, in ireland. Information booklet in respect of ballybofey stranorlar 2 current planning framework the current planning framework for ballybofeystranorlar, which will be replaced by the content of the local area plan, is contained within the county donegal development plan 2012 2018 as varied. History a few miles west of ballybofey, on the main road to fintown the r 252, is the glenmore estate, located at welchtown. Welcome to the official website of the twin towns of ballybofey and stranorlar. Together with the smaller town of stranorlar on the north side of the river finn, the towns form the twin towns of ballybofeystranorlar. County donegal is home to census town of ballybofey stranorlar, which itself consists of the two towns, ballybofey and stranorlar. Ballybofey is a town located on the south bank of the river finn, county donegal, ireland.
The best of william allingham, edited by celine mc glynn. A few miles west of ballybofey, on the main road to fintown the r252, is the glenmore estate, located at welchtown. The irish genealogy books that cover donegal include the ballyshannon genealogy book, the donegal town genealogy book, the ballybofey and stranorlar genealogy book and the letterkenny genealogy book. We all love to view old photos and history reminds us. This site contains both local and national history. It is named after the town of donegal dun na ngall, meaning fort of the foreigners in the south of the county. Patton frozen foods the buttercup tearoom the hatter tea. This website houses a collection of photos and local history which mostly relates to the finn valley area. Take note of the hair styles, fashion and the cars of the time.
The estate formerly included glenmore lodge, a country house that stood on the opposite, southern bank of the river finn, near glenmore bridge. The town is located at the junction of the n15 and n national primary roads. Contae dhun na ngall is a county of ireland in the province of ulster. Ballybofey and stranorlar is a census town in county donegal, ireland, comprising the villages. Donegal, stranorlar parish roots book 1996 edition open. The following extract is from sister mary frances cusacks book an illustrated history of ireland from ad 400 to 1800 published in 1868. Our parish, consisting of approximately 2,100 families, covers the twin towns of ballybofey and stranorlar and surrounding area. Local history world war one the pound virtual tour graveyard surveys the history trail map dr johnstons motor car gaa. Local history list a local committee chaired by jim houlihan is calling for a complete history of the area over the last four hundred years to be recorded in one book or internet site. The core strategy of cdp 2012 2018 identifies a need for. Exploring family origins in ballybofey, stranorlar and.
Fermanagh, former proprietors of cassidys chemist shop, ballybofey, co. This page was compiled by lindel and forms part of the donegal genealogy resources website you may link to this page but not copy it. Donegal, stranorlar parish roots book 1996 edition. The above foreword by patrick bonar is extracted from his recently published book. If you have an update to share, a story to tell about the history of the route or future of the strabane to ballybofey and stranorlar greenway, or if you want to submit a picture or video to this page, please get in contact. The population increased to 4,852 for the 2016 census. Author title publication details sample location comment. A talk on using dna for genealogy will be given by malcolm houston of the historical society after the monthly meeting of the ballybofey, stranorlar and district historical society in henderson hall on monday 25th march 2019 at approx 8. Ballybofey stranorlar and district historical society. Ballybofey near stranorlar jacksons guest house is located in ballybofey, a 19minute walk from the balor theatre and 0. Donegal irish cultural center and mcclelland library. Crona studied history at degree and masters level in n. If you want to enjoy your golf and relax in a welcoming clubhouse, this is the place to play. A golden jubilee story and index to contents of fifty annuals county donegal historical society.