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. Kees hotel official website donegal hotel and leisure. The history trail the life and works of frances browne. Ballybofey stranorlar and district historical society. Ballybofey this website houses a collection of photos and local history which mostly relates to the finn valley area. Exploring family origins in ballybofeystranorlar and killygordon noel farrell on. We supply a range of books by local authors and poets.
Home about us news membership museum gallery links contact us. The estate formerly included glenmore lodge, a country house that stood on the opposite, southern bank of the river finn, near glenmore bridge. Book tickets here on the balor arts centre online ticketing system. The history trail stories, articles and images of the twin towns. For louise from igloo shopping local is all about family, while christmas is about crazy. Dec 08, 2009 donegal, stranorlar parish roots book by noel farrell, 1996, n. In the absence of a clubhouse the first presentations were made from the continue reading. 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. 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. 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.
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. Sean maccumhaill maths exercise book, dated 19161917. We all love to view old photos and history reminds us. 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. H raitt and mr john joe kennedy as founder captain. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Dec 17, 2012 the first ever book dedicated to life in east donegal before, during and after the great famine has just been published. Patton frozen foods the buttercup tearoom the hatter tea. 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. Lochlann mcgill, president of the cdhs, said this was a magnificent achievement and a. Take note of the hair styles, fashion and the cars of the time.
So far i know that my great grandfather was george mcnulty from ballybofey or stranorlar, born about 1878. Come along to the glenside business park next thursday, 5th march at 7pm for the initial meeting of our new genealogy group. Ballybofey and stranorlar is a census town in county donegal, ireland, comprising the villages. Author title publication details sample location comment. The river finn is one of the best salmon rivers in europe. 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. Successful greenway projects are driven by the passion of local people.
There are many other people who must be mentioned like sean mc cool g. 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. 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. 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. Stranorlar, a market and posttown, and a parish, in the barony of raphoe, county of donegal, and province of ulster. These include government websites, the hse, hspc, donegal county council, and many others. This little house was perfect for a stay in baleybofey. 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. Welcome to the website of stranorlar parish rc diocese of raphoe. 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 is a town located on the south bank of the river finn, county donegal, ireland. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club ballybofey, donegal. We are a financial cooperative owned and controlled by our members, for our members.
First book on great famine in east donegal is published. The best of frances browne poems, stories and essays by the blind genius of stranorlar. The above foreword by patrick bonar is extracted from his recently published book. If you want to enjoy your golf and relax in a welcoming clubhouse, this is the place to play. Our first match out won 53, 4th match won 64 and 5th match won 76. History a few miles west of ballybofey, on the main road to fintown the r 252, is the glenmore estate, located at welchtown. I knew that there was a plaque erected to her memory at a site in stranorlar, but there. 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. We all love to view old photos and history reminds us of the many people and events in the past. An introduction ballybofey and stranorlar designed by architect p. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 25 towns of.
The best of william allingham, edited by celine mc glynn. 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. Stranorlar and ballybofey located on the other side of the river finn form the twin towns. Ballybofey stranorlar, a census town, had a population of 4,852 in the 2016. Genealogy genealogy news genealogy articles helpful genealogy links research guide. This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. 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.
Did you know you can book tickets online for all our shows. A group of men decided to set up a gaa club and ballybofey eire ogs was formed. It offers a challenge to everyone but not humiliation. Donegal, stranorlar parish roots book 1996 edition. Donegal, stranorlar parish roots book by noel farrell, 1996, n. Donegal, stranorlar parish roots book 1996 edition open. Initially the course was nine hole and was opened for play in june 1958. 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. This was the result of enquiries to the local post office in ballybofey. A golden jubilee story and index to contents of fifty annuals county donegal historical society. We are a local bookshop, located on main street, ballybofey, co donegal. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club is considered to be the most enjoyable parkland course in donegal. 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.
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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Fermanagh, former proprietors of cassidys chemist shop, ballybofey, co.
The population increased to 4,852 for the 2016 census. The course ballybofey and stranorlar golf club donegal. If you know of a good book on donegal and would like it listed below, please contact me notes. Together with the smaller town of stranorlar on the north side of the river finn, the towns form the twin towns of. The towns of ballybofey and stranorlar are linked by an arched bridge over the river finn. While this part of donegal is not noted for tourism, there is excellent fishing, cycling and hiking available. It is named after the town of donegal dun na ngall, meaning fort of the foreigners in the south of the county. Tag archive for ballybofey stranorlar and district historical society. 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.
The core strategy of cdp 2012 2018 identifies a need for. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. 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. Contae dhun na ngall is a county of ireland in the province of ulster. The following extract is from sister mary frances cusacks book an illustrated history of ireland from ad 400 to 1800 published in 1868.
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. Dec 17, 2009 the main street of ballybofey has changed a bit since then. This would be a major undertaking requiring the employment of a professional historian to research and record such detail. She was the seventh of twelve children born to the first postmaster in stranorlar. A history of the presbyterian church in ireland rev. Have you got old photos that the people of donegal havent seen yet. Donegal irish cultural center and mcclelland library. Our success is down to our unique and personal service. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 25 towns of ireland. This website houses a collection of photos and local history which mostly relates to the finn valley area.
Local history world war one the pound virtual tour graveyard surveys the history trail map dr johnstons motor car gaa. Exploring family origins in ballybofey stranorlar, and killygordon. Ballybofey the history trail stories, articles and images. Our parish, consisting of approximately 2,100 families, covers the twin towns of ballybofey and stranorlar and surrounding area. Welcome to the official website of the twin towns of ballybofey and stranorlar. The ballybofey, stranorlar and district historical society. Information booklet in respect of ballybofey stranorlar. Bealach feich, meaning fiachs pass is a town located on the south bank of the river finn, county donegal, ireland. The ballybofey and stranorlar historical society are launching there annual book tomorrow night the 25th october at 8pm in the villa rose hotel.
The town is located at the junction of the n15 and n national primary roads. Exploring family origins in ballybofey, stranorlar and killygordon exploring family origins irish town roots book series noel farrell on. 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. The first ever book dedicated to life in east donegal before, during and after the great famine has just been published. In ballybofey s protestant church is the grave of isaac butt 18 1879, founder of the irish home rule movement. This site contains both local and national history. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club has become one of the most admired courses in this part of the country in recent years. Carr, so as every club in the bag is required, which is the mark of any good course. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. County donegal is home to census town of ballybofey stranorlar, which itself consists of the two towns, ballybofey and stranorlar. The life and works of frances browne the history trail. 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. The letter given below, which is from the pen of a distinguished protestant clergyman, appears to me of such importance, that i.
Samuel browne was also the local emigration agent for some of the shipping lines to australia and america. Ballybofey near stranorlar jacksons guest house is located in ballybofey, a 19minute walk from the balor theatre and 0. Crona studied history at degree and masters level in n. Together with the smaller town of stranorlar on the north side of the river finn, the towns form the twin towns of ballybofeystranorlar. Ballybofey and stranorlar golf club results derry man wins. A local history master maguire a history of landlordism in donegal master gallagher. Ballybofey railway station served the village of ballybofey in county donegal, ireland. Wraitt, the members played for the first female presidents prize. If you are researching your family tree, please see below a list of links that may be of help. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. 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. Exploring family origins in ballybofey, stranorlar and. A few miles west of ballybofey, on the main road to fintown the r252, is the glenmore estate, located at welchtown.