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Orior Lower
Orior Lower (from , the name of an ancient Gaelic territory) is a barony in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It lies in the east of the county and borders County Down with its eastern boundary. It is bordered by seven other baronies: Fews Upper to the south-west; Fews Lower to the west; Oneilland West to the north-west; Oneilland East to the north; Iveagh Lower, Lower Half to the north-east; Iveagh Upper, Upper Half to the east; and Orior Upper to the south. A small enclave of Orior Lower resides in the east of Orior Upper. List of main settlements Below is a list of settlements within Orior Lower: Towns *Bessbrook *Tandragee Villages and population centres *Eleven Lane Ends * Clare * Forkhill *Poyntzpass Poyntzpass () is a small village on the border between southern County Armagh and County Down in Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Ballymore and the historic barony of Orior Lower within the Armagh City, Banbridge and C ... (split with Ivea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Language
Irish (Standard Irish: ), also known as Irish Gaelic or simply Gaelic ( ), is a Celtic language of the Indo-European language family. It is a member of the Goidelic languages of the Insular Celtic sub branch of the family and is indigenous language, indigenous to the island of Ireland. It was the majority of the population's first language until the 19th century, when English (language), English gradually became dominant, particularly in the last decades of the century, in what is sometimes characterised as a result of linguistic imperialism. Today, Irish is still commonly spoken as a first language in Ireland's Gaeltacht regions, in which 2% of Ireland's population lived in 2022. The total number of people (aged 3 and over) in Ireland who declared they could speak Irish in April 2022 was 1,873,997, representing 40% of respondents, but of these, 472,887 said they never spoke it and a further 551,993 said they only spoke it within the education system. Linguistic analyses o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oneilland East
Oneilland East (, the name of an ancient Gaelic district) is a barony in the north-east of County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is also called Clanbrasil (from ''Clann Bhreasail'', "offspring of Breasal"). It lies in the north-east corner of the county, on the south-eastern shore of Lough Neagh and the boundary with County Down. Oneilland East is bordered by three other baronies: Oneilland West to the west; Iveagh Lower to the east; and Orior Lower to the south. History Oneilland East along with Oneilland West used to form the barony and Plantation of Ulster precinct of Oneilland. When it was split in two, Oneilland East consisted of the barony east of the River Bann, corresponding to the ancient Irish district of Clanbrassil. Carrickblacker House is in Oneilland East, and is the home of the Blacker family. The Blacker family are claimed as being descended from the Viking Blacar, who was a King of Dublin. On 26 February 943, Blacar defeated Muirchertach mac Néill and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loughgilly
Loughgilly ( ; or ''Loch Goilí'') is a small village, townland and civil parish in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is on the main Armagh to Newry road, about halfway between the two. It is within the Armagh City and District Council area. It had a population of 84 people (42 households) in the 2011 Census. (2001 census: 69 people) History The Loughgilly Together residents group was formed in October 1942 by people worried about deterioration of facilities and the appearance of the area. Today it runs a park and children's play area. See also *List of civil parishes of County Armagh In Ireland, the counties are divided into civil parishes and parishes are further divided into townlands. The following is a list of parishes in County Armagh. See also * List of townlands in County Armagh References {{County Armagh Ar ... References *NI Housing Executive report 20031641 Rebellion Villages in County Armagh Civil parishes of County Armagh {{arma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerrettspass
Jerrettspass () is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, beside the River Blackwater, that forms the border with County Down. It is situated in the townland of Kilmonaghan, in the civil parish of Killevy and the historic barony of Orior Lower, approximately 4 miles north of the city of Newry. It lies within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. History The English name of the village, Jerrettspass, is reputedly a corruption of a former name, "Gerald" or "Gerrard's Pass". There is a 1730s lock at Jerrettspass along a canal that was made at the same time, although was replaced by a railway in the 1850s. The canal, known as the Newry Canal, closed in the 1930s. The nearby rail bridge, towpath accommodation bridge and canal bridge are subject to protection as listed buildings. The Presbyterian church at Jerrettspass was founded in 1801 and, in 1902, was joined with the nearby Drumbanagher church to form the First Drumbanagher and Jerrettspass Presbyterian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntzpass
Poyntzpass () is a small village on the border between southern County Armagh and County Down in Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Ballymore and the historic barony of Orior Lower within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area. It had a population of 552 people (228 households) in the 2011 census. This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under thOpen Government Licence v3.0 © Crown copyright. It was a part of the South Armagh constituency and is now part of the Newry and Armagh constituency. The village covers the townlands of Tullynacross, Brannock, Federnagh and Loughadian. It includes five places of Christian worship; a Roman Catholic church, a Church of Ireland church, a Presbyterian church, a Baptist church, and an Independent church; 3 public houses; and 2 primary schools. History The second half of the village's name reflects the fact that, historically, it was one of a few crossing points across a mars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forkhill
Forkhill or Forkill ( , ; ) is a small village and civil parish in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is within the Ring of Gullion and in the 2011 Census it had a recorded population of 498. The population increased to 550 at the time of the 2021 Census. Its name, deriving from the Irish word ''foirceal'' may refer to the village's position on flat land between the large hills of Tievecrom (to the east) and Croslieve (to the west). History The land in the parish was awarded by Elizabeth I to Capt. Thomas Chatterton and by James II to Lord Audley on condition of English settlement, but by 1659 it was still almost entirely occupied by native Irish people. Following the terms of a trust set up by a subsequent owner, Richard Jackson, much of the property was declared waste and resettled in 1787–91 with a view to encouraging the linen industry, most of the new settlers being Protestants. This was followed by serious breaches of the peace, which have been attribu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clare, County Armagh
Clare (from ''An Clár,'' meaning 'the plank bridge') is a village situated on the Cusher River, two miles southwest from Tandragee, in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The townland of Clare consists of 406 acres within the Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of Ballymore, County Armagh, Ballymore and the historic Barony (Ireland), barony of Orior Lower. History The area around Clare was historically associated with the O'Neill dynasty, O'Neill family. In the early 17th century the lands in the area were confiscated, from Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone by James VI and I, James I of England, and granted to Michael Harrison. The Irish Rebellion of 1641 impacted the area, and much of Clare village was destroyed. Ó hAnluain, Patrick oge McRoorey O'Hanlon and his rebels also executed a number of Plantation of Ulster, Protestant settlers who were living in Clare. The Earl of Bathe's Castle, now known as Clare Castle, County Armagh, Clare Castle, was set ablaze after being taken by su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tandragee
Tandragee () is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is on a hillside above the Cusher River, and is overlooked by Tandragee Castle. The town is in the Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of Ballymore, County Armagh, Ballymore and the historic Barony (Ireland), barony of Orior Lower. Earlier spellings of the name include 'Tanderagee' and 'Tonregee'. It had a population of 3,545 people in the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census. History Overlooking the town is Tandragee Castle. It was originally the seat of the Chief of the Name, chief of the Ó hAnluain, O'Hanlon Irish clan, clan, who was Tigerna, Lord of Orior. Because some of the O'Hanlons took part in the Nine Years' War (Ireland), Nine Years' War, the castle and surrounding territory were confiscated from the O'Hanlons and granted to Oliver St John, 1st Viscount Grandison, Oliver St John and his heirs. Tandragee Castle was rebuilt in about 1837, after having previously been destroyed during the Irish Rebelli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bessbrook
Bessbrook ( Irish: ''An Sruthán'') is a village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It lies about three miles (5 km) northwest of Newry and near the Newry bypass on the main A1 Belfast-Dublin road and Belfast-Dublin railway line. Today the village of Bessbrook straddles the three townlands of Maghernahely, Clogharevan and Maytown. Bessbrook is near Newry railway station. It had a population of 2,892 at the 2021 Census. The model village of Bessbrook, County Armagh is a visible memorial to the commercial endeavours of the Richardson family over a number of generations. During the late 20th century some of the worst violence of "the Troubles" took place near the village and it became a military zone with a large garrison. The small village became the busiest (military) heliport in Europe. History Bessbrook is named from Elizabeth or Bess Nicholson, wife of Joseph Nicholson whose family had carried on a linen business in the district from 1806 until 1845. The 'brook' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orior Upper
Orior Upper (from , the name of an ancient Gaelic territory) is a barony in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It lies in the south-east of the county and borders the Republic of Ireland with its southern boundary. It is bordered by five other baronies in Northern Ireland: Fews Upper and an enclave of Fews Lower to the west; Orior Lower to the north; Iveagh Upper, Upper Half to its west, which is divided in two by the Lordship of Newry. It also borders two baronies in the Republic of Ireland: Dundalk Lower and Dundalk Upper to the south. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Orior Upper: Villages * Belleek * Camlough Population centres * Forkhill (also part in the barony of Orior Lower) * Jerrettspass (also part in the barony of Orior Lower) * Jonesborough *Kingsmills * Loughgilly (also part in the baronies of Fews Lower and Orior Lower) List of civil parishes Below is a list of civil parishes in Orior Upper: *Forkhill *Jonesborough *Killevy (split with the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iveagh Upper, Upper Half
Iveagh Upper, Upper Half is the name of a barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was created by 1851 with the division of the barony of Iveagh Upper into two. It lies to the west and south of the county, split in half by the Lordship of Newry. It is bordered by six other baronies: Mourne to the south; Iveagh Upper, Lower Half to the east; Iveagh Lower, Lower Half and Iveagh Lower, Upper Half to the north; and Orior Lower and Orior Upper to the west. List of settlements Below is a list of the villages and population centres in Iveagh Upper, Upper Half: Towns *Banbridge *Warrenpoint Villages *Loughbrickland *Poyntzpass (split with Orior Lower) *Rathfriland *Rostrevor Hamlets and population centres *Annaclone * Ballinaskeagh * Burren * Donaghmore * Drumgath * Killowen *Scarva List of civil parishes Below is a list of civil parishes in Iveagh Upper, Upper Half: * Aghaderg (also partly in barony of Iveagh Lower, Lower Half (two townlands) and Iveagh Upper, Lower Half (one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iveagh Lower, Lower Half
Iveagh Lower, Lower Half is the name of a barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was created by 1851 with the division of the barony of Iveagh Lower into two. It is bordered by six other baronies: Massereene Upper to the north; Castlereagh Upper to the east; Iveagh Lower, Upper Half and Iveagh Upper, Upper Half to the south; Oneilland East and Orior Lower to the west. List of settlements Below is a list of settlements in Iveagh Upper, Lower Half: Towns * Dromore Villages *Corbet *Dromara * Kinallen *Waringstown List of civil parishes Below is a list of civil parishes in Iveagh Lower, Lower Half: * Aghaderg (two townlands, rest in baronies of Iveagh Upper, Lower Half and Iveagh Upper, Upper Half) *Annahilt (also partly in barony of Kinelarty (one townland)) *Dromara Dromara ()Placenames NI is a village, |
