OMAGH
Is the capital of County Tyrone, a distinction which it has enjoyed
since the year 1768; is situated 130 English miles from Dublin; 66 W.
from Belfast; 34 S. from Londonderry. It is a junction station on
the Great Northern Railway, and Military Depot centre for the Counties
of Londonderry, Donegal, Tyrone, and Fermanagh. The County
Courthouse is a fine building with four Doric columns. The market
day is Saturday in each week, and a monthly fair is held on the first
Tuesday in each month. The principal public buildings,
institutions, and offices are - The Omagh District Lunatic Asylum,
erected in 1853 at a cost of £40,000; Military Barracks, County
Courthouse, Protestant Hall, Jail, and Infirmary, new Y.M.C.A. Building,
the Union Workhouse, Fever Hospital, the Church of Ireland, two
Presbyterian Churches, Methodist Church, Roman Catholic Chapel, Loretto
Convent, and Christian Brothers' School, the Omagh District Model
School, and Gas Works. There are also three banks, police
barracks, post office, and two first class hotels. Considerable
improvements have been effected during the past few years.
Population in 1900, 5,600
Post Office and Post Office Savings Bank, Market Street - M. S.
Philson, postmaster
Urban Council - Michael Lynch, J.P., chairman; J. H. Charlton, clerk
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland, Parish Church, Church Street - Rev.
Richard Hayes, Canon, rector; Rev. W. A. Hayes, M.A., curate
First Presbyterian Church, Dublin Road - Rev. A. MacAfee. 2nd, John
Street - Rev. George Thompson
Methodist Church, Church Street - Rev. Moses Douglas
Roman Catholic Chapel, Church Street - Rev. B. McNamee, P.P.; Rev. J. J.
McGlade, and Rev. W. B. McFeely, curates
Banks - Bank of Ireland - B. Campsie; M. J. McWatters,
agent. Provincial Bank, High Street - A. Sproule, manager.
Ulster Banking Company Limited, High Street - J. Carson, manager
Gas Works - T. Whimster, secretary and manager
Junction Railway Station - R. Ross, stationmaster
Emigration Agents - John G. R. Porter, Wm. Elliott, J. & R. Waterson,
Daniel Hackett, John McMaster, Chas. Donegan
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Union Workhouse - Thirty-nine electoral divisions.
Board meets on Saturday. George Murnaghan, M.P., Lisonelly House,
Omagh, chairman; Matthew Rogers, J.P., Sixmilecross, vice-chairman;
deputy vice-chairman, Geo. Doherty, J.P., Dromore; Robert Bratton,
master; Miss M. Donnelly, matron; Hans B. Fleming, M.D., surgeon; William
Cathcart, clerk and returning officer
District Lunatic Asylum - Resident Physician, George E. Carre, M.B.;
assistant resident physician, Dr. A. N. McKelvey; visiting physician, E.
C. Thompson, M.B.; clerk, R. J. Creery; matron, Miss McFarland.
Chaplains - Protestant, Rev. M. F. Moriarty; Presbyterian, Rev. Samuel
Paul; Methodist, Rev. Moses Douglas; Roman Catholic, Rev. J. McGoerty
Infirmary - Treasurer, A. Sproule; surgeon, E. C. Thompson, M.B.;
apothecary and registrar, T. J. McAdam; lady superintendent, Miss Hayes;
house steward, Wm. Rodgers
Dispensary, James Street - Ralph Stone, surgeon
Excise Office, Campsie Road - Officer, W. H. Taylor
Marriage Registration Office - Richd. Graham, Campsie Road
Courthouse, High Street - Miss Margaret McFarland, keeper
H.M. Prison, Castle Place (reduced to a bridewell) - Chief warder, W.
Andrews; warder, John Skillen; matron, Mrs. Skillen
Petty Sessions Office, Courthouse - Major Rowley, A. Miller, clerk
Constabulary Station - W. J. Green, county inspector; M. Wall, district
inspector
Hotels - White Hart, High Street, Mrs. Mullin; Military Arms, Mrs. J.
Norris; Royal Arms, High Street, John G. R. Porter; Arundel Hotel, John
Street, Christopher O'Morris; Ulster Temperance Hotel, High Street, Anne
McAlinney
Newspaper - "Tyrone Constitution" (Friday), John Barr,
proprietor and publisher
Loretto Convent, Brook Street - Mother Superioress, Miss Keegan
Omagh District Model School, Mountjoy Road - J. Mulholland, head
teacher. Female - Miss Emerson, head teacher
Christian Brothers' School, Mount St. Columba - Head master, G. D.
Franklin
Convent Female School, Brook Street - Head teacher, Sister Columba
St. Eugene's Roman Catholic Temperance Association - Rev. J. J. McGlade, spiritual
director
Omagh Young Men's Christian Association - President, John G. R. Porter,
J.P.; general secretary, D. F. Ramsay
Omagh Cafe, Market Street - Manageress, Miss Bradley
Omagh Young Women's Christian Association - Mrs. Dickie, hon. secretary
Independent Order of Good Templars - J. Kidd, C.T.
Independent Order of Foresters 0 Dr. J. J. Todd, medical attendant
INHABITANTS
Adams, Robert, Crevenagh, Omagh
Alcorn, N. T., Lakeview, Omagh
Alexander, Colonel C. M., J.P., Carrickmore
Allan, William, builder, Campsie Road
Anderson & Co., drapers and haberdashers, Market Street
Arnold, Edward, miller, Mullaghmore
Auchinleck, Mrs., Crevenagh House, Omagh
Barr, John, proprietor and publisher "Tyrone
Constitution" Campsie Road
Beatty, John, butter and egg merchant, Campsie Road
Bell, James, baker and grocer, Bridge Street
Bell, James, jun., solicitor, George's Street
Black, Miss, Lislap
Booth, Thomas R., Denamona
Brien, William, Tattykeel House
Briscoe, Rev. C., Drumnakilly
Brown, G. A., veterinary surgeon, Campsie
Brown, Rev. George, Dublin Road
Brown, Rev. James, Loughmuck
Browne, Colonel M.. J.P., Mullaghmore
Buchanan, Colonel L. M., Edenfel
Buchanan, Luke, Tattykeel
Buchanan, Misses, Lisnamallard
Buchanan, Mrs., Killyclogher
Cadden, James, clogger, Castle Street
Caldwell, Joseph, Dergmoney
Carre, Dr. G. E., The Asylum
Carson, Robert, grocer, John Street
Carson, R. H., solicitor, Camowen Terrace
Cathcart, Wm., clerk of Union, Strathroy
Charlton, Miss, spirit dealer, Market Street
Churchhill, Colonel M., commanding 27th regimental district, Abbey House
Clarke, James, baker and grocer, Castle Street
Clements, David A., J.P., butter and egg merchant, Dublin Road and
proprietor Ulster Hall
Clements, R. S., J.P., Beragh
Conway, John, butter merchant, Mountjoy
Corker & Son, fleshers, Market Street
Crawford & Co., hardware merchants, ironmongers, seedsmen and
jewellers, High Street; china, glass and delph, Market Street
Cunningham, Felix, hide merchant, Mountjoy Road
Cunningham, John, hide merchant, Campsie
Dale, William, baker and grocer, John Street
Daly, J., butcher, John Street
Daly, M., spirit merchant, George's Street
Devlin, James, spirit dealer, Market Street
Devlin, J., & Co., spirit merchants, High Street
Devlin, Michael, linen and woollen draper, George's Street
Dickie, T. C., sessional crown solicitor, High Street and Clonavon
Dixon, Mrs., Glencree, Omagh
Doak, Wm., hardware merchant, High Street
Doherty, John, pawn broker, Castle Street
Donegan, Chas., auctioneer, Market Street
Donnelly, Patrick, draper and haberdasher, High Street
Donnelly, Thomas, barber, John Street
Douglas, Mrs., teacher of music, Campsie Road
Dysart, Rev. James, Edenderry
Elkin, Francis, Aughnamoyle
Elliott, James, J.P., commissioner of affidavits, High Street
Elliott, Mrs., grocer and spirit dealer, Abbey Street
Elliott, Wm., emigration agent, glass and china warehouse, High Street
Ellis, Lieut.-Col. R. H., J.P., Rash House
Emerson, Miss, head teacher, Model School (F.), Market Street
English and Scottish Law Life Office - Agents, M. J. McWatters, agent
Bank of Ireland; Porter & Thompson, Royal Arms Hotel; Francis
Shields, Solicitor; L. Ernest Buchanan, assistant Clerk of the Peace; C.
R. Hill, County Council Office
Fallows, J., & Co., tombstone sculptors, Campsie
Faussett, Mrs., Park Avenue, Omagh
Ferguson, A. J., Coneywarren, Omagh
Fleming, Hans B., M.D., Campsie
Fleming, Miss Palisade House
Flood, Surgeon-Major, Gortmore House
Fox, John, Abbey House
Fox, John, Gortmore
Fullerton, Thos., pearl merchant, Gortmore
Galbraith, John Samuel, D.L., Clanabogan
Galbraith, J., Holmview, Omagh
Gaussen, David, Mountfield
Gaussen, Major J. C., The Residency
Gifford, W. A., organist and teacher of music, Gortmore
Gore, Robert, J.P., Raveagh Eskra, Seskinore
Gorman, Mrs., ironmonger and newsagent, George Street
Gormley, John G., P.L.G., Corenarry
Graham, J., & Son & Wilson, printers, Market Street
Gray, John, cooper, Market Street
Greene, W. J., The Firs, Omagh
Greer, Mrs., Coneywarren, Omagh
Hacket, Joseph, painter and glazier, George Street
Hackett, Daniel, general grocer, baker and provision merchant, High
Street
Hamilton, A., Mountjoy
Hamilton, John, tailor, Bridge Street
Harvey, Robert, J.P., Camowen, Omagh
Harvey, W. J., J.P., Lisahoppin
Haughey, C, pawnbroker, George Street
Hayes, Canon R., Carlisle Terrace
Henderson, J, & Co., draper, High Street
Henderson & Co., iron founders, threshing and churning manufacturers,
Tyrone Foundry, Kevlin Road
Hill, Joseph, painter, Gortmore Terrace
Holland, R. S., solicitor, Church Street, Omagh
Houston, J., bank clerk, Townview
Houston, King, solicitor, Riverdale
Houston, Rev. John, Edergole
Houston, Ross, High Street
Houston, William, sawmills, timber, slate, iron and hardware merchant,
seedsman, and grocer, George's Street
Hughes, Jas., painter, Market Street
Hughes, John, tobacconist, Market Street
Hutchinson Bros., drapers, Market Street
Irvine, Colonel, J.P., sub sheriff, Campsie Road
Irvine, Rev. Christopher, Parsonage, Lislimnaghan
Irvine, W. C., Lisanelly, Omagh
Johnston Bros., family grocers, booksellers and
stationers, High Street
Johnston, W. J., draper and haberdasher, High Street
Jordan Bros., cabinet makers, Market Street
Joyce, Wm., Mountjoy, Omagh
Kelly, W. B., Park Avenue
Kennedy, Mrs. Gilbert, Loughmacrory Lodge
Kerr, Marion, grocer, Market Street
Kirk, Swan, gutta-percha boot and shoe warehouse, High Street
Kirkpatrick, A., plumber, George's Street
Kirkpatrick, Jas., J.P., Campsie Road
Kyle, Wm., bill poster, Campsie Crescent
Logue, Geo., newsagent, Bridge Street
Loughran, John, wholesale and retail wine and spirit merchant, Market
Street
Love, Mrs., Castle Street
Lyle, R. J., bookbinder, Bridge Street
Lynch, Rev. Stewart, Carnoney
Lyons, H. & R., grocers and druggists, High Street
Mackin, B., fancy draper and haberdasher, High Street
Miller, Major, R.A., Mill Bank
Montgomery, S. D., printer, John Street
Morris, C., spirit merchant, John Street
Mullan, Peter, greengrocer, John Street
Mullan, Samuel, Market Street
Mullin, Charles, solicitor, John Street
Mullin, Michael, grocer and spirit dealer, High Street
Mullin, Mrs., White Hart Hotel, High Street
Mullin, Peter, green grocer, John Street
Murnaghan, George, J.P., M.P., Lisanelly House
McAdam, R. W., grocer and druggist, High Street
McAdam, T. J., pharmaceutical chemist, High Street
McAleer, B., spirit merchant, Market Street
McAleer, Mrs., grocer and leather seller, Market Street
McAleer, Peter, wine and spirit merchant, Campsie Road
McAlinny, Mrs., spirit dealer, High Street
McAlinney, P., butcher, George's Street
McCain, Samuel, butter and egg merchant, Campsie
McCaul, John, carpenter, John Street
McClintock, Capt. J. K., J.P., Seskanore House
McClintock, The Misses, milliners and haberdashers, John Street
McCloskey, B. J., spirit merchant, Market Street
McConnell, J. K., solicitor, High Street
McConnell, R., Ashfield, Omagh
McConnell, Wm., butcher, Market Street
McCrystal, J., wine and spirit dealer, Market Street
McCullagh, M., spirit dealer, Bridge Street
McDougal, Robert, saddler, John Street
McElhenny, Bernard, grocer, Castle Street
McElholm, J., spirit merchant, George's Street
McFarland, Andrew, J.P., Fecarry
McFarlane, F., tailor, Bridge Street
McFarlane, Wm., grocer, Market Street
McGale, Henry, baker and grocer, John Street
McGinn, Miss, baker and confectioner, High Street
McGlinchey, Michael, spirit dealer, Gortmore
McGoerty, Rev. Jas., C.C., Killyclogher
McGowan, E., photographer, High Street
McHugh, Annie, wine and spirit merchant, John Street
McIlveen, T. J., journalist, 3 Church Street
McKelvey, Robert, J.P., Kelvin, Omagh
McKelvey, Thomas, Drumragh House, Omagh
McKeown, Saml., J.P., Rossnamuck
McKnight, Miss, Campsie
McLaughlin, grocer and spirit dealer, High Street
McMaster, John, provision merchant, High Street
McMillin, W. J., draper, High Street
McNamee, Rev. B., Parochial House
McNeill, J. P., butter and egg merchant, Market Street
McPhelemy, James, cooper, James Street
McSorley, James, grocer and ironmonger, Campsie Road
McSwiggan, Michael, spirit dealer, Market Street
Neely, John, builder, Mullaghmore
Nichol, H., hardware merchant, John Street
Omagh Manufacturing Company, High Street, M. Lynch,
managing director
Orr, Dr. W. R., Castle Street
Orr, G., grocer and leather merchant, High Street
Orr, Robert, watch maker, High Street
O'Connor, F. J., solicitor, John Street
O'Donnell, Hugh, fishmonger, High Street
O'Kane, Rev. James, P.P., Cappagh
O'Neill, John, & Co., plumbers, gasfitters and bell hangers, George's
Street
Paul, Rev. Samuel, Castle Street
Phillips, Edward, blacksmith, Castle Street
Philson, M. S., post office, High Street
Phoenix Fire Office - Agents - Porter & Thompson, 51, 53 High Street;
Francis Shields, solicitor; Lieut.-Colonel Henry Irvine
Pollock, J. & R., merchants, High Street
Pollock & Co., drapers, etc., High Street
Porter, John G. R., J.P., Royal Arms Temperance Hotel, Reform Stores,
grocery and provision stores, house, land insurance and shipping agent,
High Street
Quigley, Thomas, coachbuilder, John Street
Reville, R., James Street
Rodgers, David, J.P., Glassmullagh
Rosborough & Co., grocers, etc., High Street
Scott, W. & Co., meal and flour millers, Omagh Mills,
Mountjoy Road
Scott, Rev. Walter H., Clanabogan
Shields, Francis, solicitor, John Street and Highfield
Slevin, M., coach builder and smith, George Street
Smith, George Y., agent, Ergenagh, Omagh
Sproule, Andrew, J.P., Brookhill
Sproule, Robert, J.P., land commissioner, Coolnagard
Stack, Miss, Glencree
Starrs, Bernard, blacksmith
Stone, Dr. R., James Street
Stuart, Major Burleigh, Dergmoney
Sun Fire and Life Offices - Agents, Porter & Thompson 51, 53 High
Street
Taylor, Mrs., head mistress Female Model School, Sedan
Avenue
Thompson, Edward C, M.B., Tyrone Infirmary
Todd, Dr. J. J., J.P., James Street
Todd, John G., hardware merchant, High Street
Tyler & Son, boot and shoe warehouse, Market Street
Wall, Mrs., Hillside, Omagh
Wall, M., Gortmore
Walsh, John, boot and shoe maker, Market Street
Waterson, J. & R., flour, timber, slate and coal merchants, High
Street; mills, Cranny
White, John, fish and tackle manufacturer, Market Street
White & Fyffe, grocers and ironmongers, Market Street
Whiteside, A. W. C., Campsie, Omagh
Wilson, A., spirit dealer, Market Street
Wilson, G. F., draper, High Street
Windsor, H. J., veterinary surgeon, Church Street
Young, David, tobacconist, Market Street
FARMERS
Adams, R., Crevenagh
Armstrong, William, Bunnynubber
Breen, Hamilton, Ballygowans
Cathcart, William, Strathroy
Conway, John, Mountjoy
Cunningham, Michael, Mountjoy East
Harvey, Robert, J.P., Camowen House
Harvey, William J., J.P., Lisahoppin House
Houston, John, Ballinahatty
Johnston, John, Mountjoy East
Johnston, Robert J., Killybrack
Kerr, John James, Ballinamullin
Kyle, William J., Knockmoyle
Lyons, James, Correnary
Matthews, John, Ranelly
Matthews, Samuel D., Lisnagir
Morris, Colonel, The Avenue
Murnaghan, Geo., Lisonally House
McFarland, Andrew, P.L.G., Fecarry
McKelvey, James H., Tattynagole
McKelvy, Robert, J.P., Kivlin
McKelvy, Thomas, Drumragh
Nugent, James,. Ballinamullin
Nugent, Patrick, Ballinamullin
Orr, James, Correnary
O'Donnell, Daniel, Glenhordial
Ramsay, Patrick, P.L.G., Drumshanley
Watson, John, Mullaghmena
Watson, Samuel, Mullaghmena
White, George, Loughmuck
White, George, Rylands
White, John James, Rylands
Wilson, John, Ranelly
Wilson, Thomas, Ranelly
Young, James, Tattyreagh
Young, Thomas, Loughmuck
Young, Robert, Tattymulmonagh
PETTIGO
The town of Pettigo is situated part in County Donegal
and part in County Fermanagh, within three miles of the celebrated
pilgrimage of Lough Derg, and has a population of about 500. The
places of worship are the Church of Ireland, a Roman Catholic Chapel,
Presbyterian Church, and Wesleyan Church. It has a good market,
held every Monday, and a good monthly fair on the 20th of the
month. The Great Northern Railway Company has a very compact and
neat station adjoining the town. There are also corn, flax, and
sawmills, built with all modern improvements. The town is now
lighted during the spring, autumn, and winter months.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland - Rev. R. G. Bury, M.A., rector;
sexton, William Wark
Presbyterian - Rev. George Washington Neely
Wesleyan - Rev. A. E. Glanville and Rev. T. M. Edwards
Roman Catholic - Very Rev. Canon McKenna, P.P.; Rev. Francis Courtney,
C.C.
SCHOOLS
Female National - Miss Dorcas Espy
Pettigo Male National - Phillip S. Hawkins
School teachers near town - Mr. and Mrs. O'Halloran, Aghnahoo; Mr.
Crawford, Carnatressy; Mr. Broder, Gortnessy; Mr. Stewart, Clonelly; Mr.
McGrath, Tamlaght; Mr. Gray, Tullyvogie; Mr. Shea, Croaghbreack
Petty Sessions Court - Last Tuesday of every month.
Resident magistrate, Captain C. H. Crosbie, J.P. Magistrates -
Hezlett Hamilton Aiken, J.P.; George McCrea, J.P.' Captain Barton, J.P.,
D.L.; James McCullagh, J.P.; Francis Britton, J.P.; Hugh Barton, J.P.;
Hamilton Robinson, clerk of petty sessions
Belfast Banking Company - A. Reid, J.P., manager; W. Coleman, cashier
Pettigo Creamery - C. J. Dundas, president; H. H. Aiken, J.P., and George
Washington Neely, treasurers; John Gilmore, secretary; William Johnstone,
manager
Civil Bill Officers - James Doherty, Thomas Chittick
Commissioner to Administer Oaths in the Supreme Court of Judicature
in Ireland - Robert Read
Dispensary - Acheson Aiken. Attendance, Tuesday and Saturday,
Pettigo and Clonelly districts
Post Office - Robert Read, postmaster
Pettigo Mills - Corn mills, flax mills, saw mills; T. Johnston,
millwright and mill owner
R.I. Constabulary - Sergeant Gaffney and five men
Independent Order Good Templars - J. S. Collins, C.T.; Miss Gilmore, secretary
County Councillors - John McHugh, Pettigo; D. J. Flood, Pettigo
District Councillors - John Anderson, Gortican, John Flood, Pettigo; John
Stewart Collins, James McGrath, George McCrea, Thomas Flood, Joseph
McGrath, Carnatressy; Joseph McGovern, Rushen; James Britton, Fincashel;
Thomas McGrath, Grouselodge; Robert McKee, Killynoogan
INHABITANTS
Bakery - Robert Read, proprietor; Lawrence McColl, baker
Blacksmiths - Robert Johnston, John Johnston, James Elliott, John Buston
Butchers - John Gorman, Wm. Cox, James Rowe
Carpenters, etc. - Christopher Robinson, Thos. Humphries, John Strong,
George Freeborn, Thos. Henderson
Drapers - Thomas Aiken, John S. Collins, J. J. Walsh, Robert Read,
Michael Gallagher, James Elliott, Thomas McBrien, John Humphries
Dressmaking Establishments - Thos. Aiken, John Stuart-Collins, Robert
Read, County Donegal; Robert Read, County Fermanagh; John J. Walsh, Miss
Doherty, Miss Duncan, Miss Quinn, Mrs. W. J. Graham
Gamekeepers - George Crichton, Alexander Saddler, Zachariah Stephenson,
Terence Doud
Grocers, Flour Merchants, etc. - John Gilmore, B. McGrath, Elizabeth
Elliott, John S. Collins, John Tiernan, Thos. Aiken, Robert Read, George
McCrea, A. J. McHugh, Elizabeth Robinson, William Virtue, Thos. McBrien,
John Humphries, M. Gallagher, David Furston, Robert Graham, James
Elliott, John Read, Flood Brothers, Terence McGarrigle
Hotels, etc.- Thos. Aiken, Aiken's Hotel; Red Lion, Flood Brothers;
Family Hotel, John Tiernan; White Swan, Miss Foggarty; White Hart, Mrs.
McHugh; Mrs. Patchell, David Furstone
Lodging Houses and Restaurants - Elizabeth Robinson, Wm. Virtue, James
Morrow, Elizabeth Begly, Margaret Jervis, Miss Duncan, Jane Johnston,
Andrew Brennan, Annie Wray, Mr. R. Graham
Newspaper Agents - Robert Read, Thomas Aiken, Flood Brothers, Jas.
Elliott, Wm. Alexander, Miss Elliott, John Gilmore, George McCrea
Saddlers - George Gallagher, Francis McEhill
Sewed Muslin Agents - Christopher Robinson, Joseph Wilson, John Gilmore,
John S. Collins, Mrs. Robert Graham
Shoe Makers - Hugh Quinn, William Rankin, Peter Gallagher, James McBride
Druggist, etc. - John Read, Main Street
Leather Merchants - Henry McBrien, George McCrea, James Elliott, Thomas
Aiken, M. Gallagher
Station Master - Wm. John McKee; head porter, ? McQuade
Tailors - Peter Doherty, Hugh Gallogly, James Doherty
Telegraphist - Miss M. Watterson
Telephone Operator - Thomas Armstrong
FARMERS
Aiken, Thos., Pettigo
Aiken, Johnston, Aghalane
Allingham, George, Mullinagoad
Anderson, James, Gortacar
Bell, Wm., Gortnessy
Britton, James, Carrickcrory
Cathcart, Wm., Portnably
Crawford, John, Cullion
Duffy, Hiram, Banagh
Duffy, Mrs., Lowry
Dundas, C. J., Aghavore
Falls, James, Lowry
Fitzpatrick, Acheson, Aghahanagh
Flood, Francis, Tievemore
Funston, John, Fincashel (Furston)
Funstone, William, Carnatiessy (Furstone)
Fyffe, Alex., Bigwood
Graham, William, Tievemore
Henderson, Caldwell, Drumawark
Henderson, Robert, Cloverhill
Irvine, John, Letter
Johnston, Frederick, Cullion
Johnstone, Wm., Cullion
Knox, Miss, The Rookery
Knox, Mrs., Drumawark
Knox, Robert, Tullycarne
Lowry, John, Aghnahoo, Cullion
Lyttle, John, Aghnahoo
Martin, Ed., Tullycarne
Martin, Miss, Kimmid
Monaghan, Hugh, Carne
Moore, Adams, Carne
Moore, Charles, Aghnablany
Moore, Wm., Gortnessy
McBrien, Thomas, Backwood
McCrea, George, Aghalane
McGrath, Jas., Carne
McGrotty, Charles, Brookhill
McHugh, Arthur, Middlebrook
McKee, Robert, P.L.G., Killynoogan
McMahon, James, Carrickcourtragh
Quinn, Hugh, Rosscranagh
Quinn, John, Stoneforth
Quin, Samuel, Bigwood
Rowe, Samuel, Rossharbor
Shallow, Michael, Carrickcroy
Spence, James, Banagh
Spence, Mrs. R., Clonelly
Swanston, Jas., Prucktless
Wilson Brothers, Lowry
POMEROY
Is a small post town, parish of Altadisert, in the County
Tyrone. On the south-eastern side of the town is a station of the
Great Northern Railway, eight miles N.W. from Dungannon, and thirteen
from Omagh. Fairs the second Tuesday monthly, for horses, cows, and
pigs, and sheep. There is also a market every Tuesday for the sale
of oats, potatoes, turnips, butter, eggs, and fowl. Petty Sessions
are held on the second Wednesday of every month. Population in
1891, 396 (205 males and 191 females)
Post Office, Telegraph Office, Money Order Office, and
Savings Bank - John Grimes, postmaster; Miss Davidson, assistant
Magistrates who preside at Petty Sessions - Colonel C. M. Alexander,
J.P.; Joseph Falls, J.P.; Robert Wm. Lowry, J.P., D.L.; Robert T. G.
Lowry, J.P.; Michael Shields, J.P.; Peter Shields, J.P.; Robert P.
McGowan, J.P.; Samuel Patterson, J.P.; Clerk, Joseph C. Warmington
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Pomeroy Parish Church - Rev. James Hamilton, rector
Altedesart Parish Church - Rev. Wm. Glenn, incumbent
Pomeroy Presbyterian Church - Rev. S. M. Johnston, B.A.
Roman Catholic Chapel - Rev. P. Slevin, adm.; Pomeroy and Altmore, Rev.
H. McBride, C.C.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
No. 1 National School - William O'Kane, teacher; Miss
McSorley, assistant
No. 2 National School - Henry Sinnamon, teacher; Mrs. Sinnamon, assistant
Dispensary - Robert Bell, M.D., M.Ch.
Lowry Estate Office - Colonel C. M. Alexander, agent; Robert S. Bates,
clerk; and James Ramsey, bailiff
R.I.C. Barrack - T. Reilly, sergeant
Ulster Bank Limited (Branch) - Mr. S. C. Gunning, manager
Pomeroy Loan Fund - Mr. McFarland, manager
The Pomeroy Co-operative Agricultural and Dairy Society Limited, Pomeroy,
County Tyrone
INHABITANTS
Begley, Peter
Beggs, James, mason
Bell, Robert, M.D., M.Ch.
Branigan, John, lodging house keeper
Brimage, James
Brogan, Patrick, constable R.I.C.
Coil, Hugh, labourer
Conway, Mrs.
Conway, Patrick, labourer
Corr, Francis, tailor
Corr, Hugh, baker and grocer
Corr, John, letter carrier
Corry, James, watch maker
Cunningham, W., blacksmith
Curran, James, labourer
Dailey, Peter, labourer
Dailey, John, labourer
Daly, Mrs.
Davis, Henry, draper
Donnelly, John, dealer
Dundas, Miss, coffee house manager
English and Scottish Law Life and Phoenix Fire Office -
Agent, Peter McNally, stationmaster
Ford, Robert, blacksmith
Foster, James, grocer
Gillaspey, P., butcher and cattle dealer
Glass, George, labourer
Glass, James, labourer
Glass, Richard
Glenn, Rev. William, incumbent
Graham, Thomas, summons server
Grimes, John, grocer
Groogan, Margaret
Groogan, John, labourer
Henry, Wm., farmer
Herron, James, cattle dealer
Hughes, Joseph, grocer and farmer
Hughes, Mrs.
Johnston, Matthew, merchant tailor
Johnston, Rev. S. M., B.A.
Johnston, Robert, mason
Kane, Charles, carpenter
Kane, Patrick, shoe maker
Keenan, John F., grocer
Kelly, John, blacksmith
Kelly, Mrs., dealer
Kelly, M., grocer
Kelly, Paul, letter carrier
Kennedy, John, labourer
Kerr, Edward, nailer
Loughran, James, labourer
Lowry, Major Robert T. G.
Martin, W. J., letter carrier
Mills, Dennis, labourer
Mitchell, Mrs., dress maker
Mitchell, Thomas, labourer
Moore, William, constable R.I.C.
McAleer, James, Lowry Arms Hotel
McAleer, Peter, farmer and dealer
McBride, Rev. H., C.C.
McCann, Patrick, saddler
McCullagh, James, shoe maker
McCullagh, Peter, grocer
McCullagh, Peter, grocer
McCullagh, Toal, shoe maker
McElhatton, John, grocer
McGaughan, B., grocer and spirit dealer
McGaughan, Mrs., dress maker
McGeary, Mary, lodging house keeper
McGerrity, Patrick, grocer
McGorry, John, draper, grocer, publican and farmer
McGuckian, Andrew, carpenter
McGuone Brothers, grocers, hardware, iron, coal, publican, and timber merchants
McGuone, James, grocer, publican, draper and farmer
McGuone, Mrs., publican
McGuirk, John, draper, grocer, hardware, coal, and timber merchant
McGurk, John, grocer, draper, timber, coal and hardware merchant
McGurk, John F., draper and grocer
McGurk, Mrs., draper
McKernon, John, shoe maker
McSorley, Miss, draper and milliner
O'Neill, Isaac, car owner and farmer
O'Neill, Mrs., Bellmore Arms Hotel
O'Neill, Arthur, farmer
Paul, Kelly, letter carrier
Rafferty, Joseph, butcher and
cattle dealer
Quin, Hugh, publican, grocer and
farmer
Quin, James, blacksmith
Quin, Joseph, newsagent
Quin, Michael, saddler
Quin, Mrs., publican
Quin, Peter, tailor
Rainey, Alexander, grocer and farmer
Reid, Mrs., publican
Slevin, Rev. P., P.P.
Sweeney, Miss
Taylor, William, labourer
Trainor, Patrick, grocer and farmer
Wallace, William J., newsagent
Winn, Miss
Young, William, farmer
FARMERS
Adams, James, Limehill
Adams, Robert, Limehill
Adams, William, Limehill
Anderson, John, Killay
Anderson, Joseph, blacksmith, Killay
Benison, James, Tanderagee (Tandragee)
Benison, Matthew, Turnabason
Black, Thomas, Killay
Black, William, Killay
Boyd, Robert William, Turnabason
Brown, George, Lurgenadon
Brimage, Hugh, Killay
Brimage, Samuel, Killay
Caddy, John, Lurgenallon
Crothers, Samuel, Gortindarragh
Dickson, James, income tax collector, Seshiadevin
Dobson, Robert, Munderado
Donnelly, John, Turnabason
Ellison, James, Gortnagarn
Fox, Peter, Gortnagarn
Fox, John, Gortnagarn
Gillgrist, Robert, Turnabason
Grimes, Arthur, Gortnagarn
Grimes, John, Gortnagarn
Grimes, Thos., civil bill officer, Cavanakeeran
Guy, Thomas, Cranogue
Hayes, Joseph, Tanderagee
Hayes, Robert, Tanderagee
Hagan, Bernard, Turnabason
Hagan, Arthur, Turnabason
Hagan, Hugh, Turnabason
Holland, William, Limehill
Hopkins, Owen, Mamor
Hughes, Daniel, Tanderagee
Hughes, James, cattle dealer, Lurgenadon
Hughes, James, Lurgenadon
Hughes, James, mason, Lurgenadon
Hughes, Thomas, Tanderagee
Hughes, Samuel, Aughafad
Johnston, Matthew, Aughafad
Jones, Samuel, Aughafad
Killpatrick, John, Gortinderragh
Martin, John, Limehill
Moore, Robert (Bawn), Killay
Moor, Samuel, blacksmith, Gortavoy
Morrison, Samuel, sen., Cornamaddy
Morrison, Samuel, jun., Cornamaddy
Mulholland, Arthur, Limehill
McAdoo, Robert J., Aughafad
McAnally, Patrick, Gortnagarn
McFarland, James, Lurgenadon
McGee, James, Cavanaca
McGough, Peter, Cavanakeeran
McGowan, Robert P., J.P., Moree
McMahon, Bernard, Altmore
McIvor, James, Gortavoy
McIvor, Hugh, Gortavoy
Noble, Robert, Killoy
O'Neill, John, blacksmith, Tanderagee
Patterson, Samuel, J.P., Cloughban
Potter, Samuel, Munderado
Quin, James, Gortnagarn
Quin, Patrick, miller, Killay
Quin, Patrick, Aughafad
Rafferty, Terence, Gortnagarn
Rafferty, Peter, Gortnagarn
Ramsey, James, Cavanakeeran
Reid, Robert, carpenter, Lurgenadon
Reid, James, Lurgenadon
Reid, Richard, road contractor, Killay
Shields, Patrick, solicitor, Altmore
Somerville, William, Altmore
Somerville, Samuel, Altmore
Sinnamon, Benjamin, Killay
Sinnamon, Hamilton, Lurgenadon
Sinnamon, James, Gortnagarn
Sinnamon, Robert, Lurgenadon
Smyth, Archibald, Cavanakeeran
Smyth, John, Altmore
Smyth, William, Cavanakeeran
Tally, John, Gortinderragh
Trimble, Robert (Bawn), Killay
Willis, Joshua, Altmore
PORTADOWN
Is a prosperous market town in the County Armagh,
twenty-five miles from Belfast, situated on the banks of the Bann.
It is an important railway junction. The lines of the Great
Northern Railway branch off from it to Dublin, Derry, and Armagh, and it
is in direct railway communication with Belfast. The Newry Canal,
which joins the Bann about a mile from the town, opens a water
communication from Carlingford Lough, and the river itself being
navigable all the way to Lough Neagh, affords a ready means for lighters
and barges from Belfast and the towns adjoining the Lough. The
ancient name of the town was Port-ne-Doon, or the Port of the Fortified
Eminence. It has increased rapidly within the last half century,
the population in 1816 being only 600, while it is now estimated at
10,000. The town is rapidly increasing, several new streets having
been opened within the last year, and new houses are being built in every
available situation. The town stands on a rising ground, and is
well cleansed and lighted; the footpaths are flagged, the houses
are of modern construction, and the chief streets are of imposing
appearance. Two markets are held in the week - one on Wednesday for
the sale of hay, straw, and other farm produce. In the season a
very large quantity of grass seed is brought to this market, the buyers
are numerous, and the highest market prices are realised. The
market on Saturday is for the sale of all kinds of farm produce; the
trade in pork is very large, and a horse and cattle fair is held on the
third Saturday in every month. The manufacture of linen and cambric
is extensively carried on. There are nine large weaving factories
and a spinning mill, which gives employment to many people; one large
flour mill, several hemstitching factories, a shirt factory, and two peat
moss litter depots, one in the Town and the other at Derrylard. The
chief public buildings are the Bank of Ireland, a large and handsome
structure, built of Newry granite, three storeys high; the Belfast Bank,
and the Ulster Bank; Carleton Street School, erected in 1870, where
Sabbath schools in connection with St. Mark's Church are held; the Orange
Hall, opened in 1875; the Young Men's Institute, the Salvation Army
Barracks, the Victoria Hall, and the Fever Hospital. In 1890 the
Town Commissioners erected in Edward Street a handsome and commodious
Town Hall at a cost of about £2,500. A new Post Office was erected
in 1896 on a commanding site in Bridge Street. The Parish Church of
Drumcree is situated about one mile from the town. In the town is
Portadown Parish Church (St. Mark's), and about a half a mile distant is
Seagoe Parish Church. The Wesleyan Church premises in Thomas Street
are handsome buildings, containing a church, several school rooms, and
class rooms. A new Wesleyan Church was opened in Edenderry in
February, 1891. The Presbyterian Churches - two in number - are
commodious and well appointed; the Roman Catholic Place of Worship in the
Edenderry end of the town. The Working Men's Union Defence Club
Association has reading and recreation rooms in the Orange Hall, Carleton
Street. St. Patrick's Hall, a handsome building, containing a large
Assembly Hall, and the Catholic Young Men's Reading and Recreation Rooms,
is in Thomas Street, where a Masonic Hall has also been erected. A
lease of land to the extent of twenty-three acres was some years ago
obtained from his Grace the Duke of Manchester for a public park.
It has been tastefully laid out in walks, and planted with evergreens and
trees of various kinds, while a river flowing through the centre and a
pond contribute much to its appearance. The park was taken over by
the Town Commissioners on the 1st of November, 1894. A new road has
been constructed alongside and partly through the park, which has proved
a great convenience to the public. In 1872 a public library and
reading room were established, which are open daily. There are over
2,000 volumes in the library, and the newsroom is well supplied with
newspapers. Petty Sessions are held on the second and fourth
Mondays in each month. The "Portadown News" is the local
newspaper for the district.
Post Office, Bridge Street - Postmaster, T. Brogan
Branch Post Office, Church Street - Postmistress, Mrs. Quinn
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Banks - Bank of Ireland, R. N. Griffin, agent; Belfast
Bank Limited, John McMeekin, manager; Ulster Bank Limited, J. H.
Chambers, manager
Dispensary - James L. Rowlett, M.D., medical officer
Masonic Hall, Thomas Street - J. Davis, caretaker
Orange Hall, Carleton Street - John Roe, caretaker
Temperance Hall, West Street - Jas. McIldoon, caretaker
Catholic Y.M. Institute, Thomas Street - T. Morrisey, caretaker
Working Men's Protestant Defence Association club rooms, Edenderry
Petty Sessions - John Walker, clerk; also distributor of fishing licenses
and school attendance officer
Portadown Discount Company Limited - J. Boyle, manager
Portadown Loan Company - James Wightman, manager
Public Library - Wm. Hunter, librarian
Gas Light Company, Edenderry - J. C. Fulton, J.P., secretary; J. Nesbitt,
manager
Town Surveyor - Wm. Wilson
Urban District Councillors - Charles Johnston, J.P., chairman; John G.
Livingston, John Acheson, J.P.; Clement Courtney, John C. Fulton, J.P.;
James McKell, William G. Hewitt, Henry Richardson, John Patton, John
Davidson, Wm. M. Clow, D. F. Ball, Joseph Collen, W. J. Johnston, and
James Greer, J.P. Robert McClatchey, town clerk. The regular
meeting of the Council is held in the Town Hall, Edward Street, on the
first Monday of each month, at 12 o'clock noon
Constabulary Barracks - No. 1, Edward Street; No. 2, Obin Street.
Thomas Cottingham, D.I.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland, Drumcree - Rev. E. D. Crowe, M.A.,
rector; Rev. Fras. J. Halahan, curate. Portadown - St. Mark's, Rev.
E. W. Hobson, M.A., rector; Rev. J. W. Auchmuty, B.A., and Rev. E.
Storey, curates. Seagoe - Rev. A. Dawson, Dean of Dromore, rector;
Rev. Robert Quirk, D.D., curate
Presbyterian Church (First) - Rev. W. J. Macaulay, B.A., licenser of
marriages. Armagh Road - Rev. H. W. Perry, B.A.
Wesleyan Methodist Church - Rev. W. Y. Northridge, superintendent; Rev.
J. W. Parkhill, Rev. B. S. Lyons, Rev. Foster Park, Derryall.
Primitive Methodist Church, Mary Street - Rev. John Taylor,
superannuated; Mr. J. B. Cannell
Roman Catholic Chapel, Drumcree and Portadown - Very Rev. Canon Byrne,
P.P.; Rev. B. O'Connor, C.C.; Rev. Felix Kerr, C.C. Seagoe and
Edenderry - Rev. Edward McCartan, P.P.; Rev. F. J. O'Hare, C.C.; Rev.
Peter Fagan, C.C.
INHABITANTS
Acheson, J. & J., grocers and druggists, Market
Street
Achesons, Ltd., linen manufacturers, Bann View Factory
Adams, Wm., J.P., farmer, Brackagh House
Aldred, Mrs., spirit dealer, Woodhouse Street
Alexander, John, grocer, Woodhouse Street
Allen, Ephraim, J.P., The Grange
Allen, John, whitesmith and cycle repairer
Allen, Mrs., stationer, High Street
Anderson, Edward, grocer, Church Street
Anderson, Mrs., grocer, Market Street
Anderson & Co., drapers and undertakers, High Street
Annesley, George, pork curer, High Street and Montague Street
Armstrong, Thomas, J.P., Eden Hall
Atkinson, Edwd. D., & Sons, solicitors, Thomas Street and Tandragee
Atkinson, Joseph, grocer and linen manufacturer, Corcrain
Atkinson, J. & Son, coach builders, Mary Street
Atkinson, Jos., J.P., D.L., Crowhill, Loughgall
Atkinson, Wolsey R., Eden Villa
Banks, W. B., barber, Edward Street
Barry, P., publican, Mandeville Street
Beatty, A. J. J., organist Methodist Church, 100 Bridge Street
Bebe, C., & Son, grocers, Laurelvale
Beck, Mrs., Castle Street
Bell, D. F., commercial traveller, Mandeville Street
Bell, John, saddler, Market Street
Bell, John, M.A., LL.D., Edenderry N.S.
Best & Best, Solicitors, Church Street
Bigley, Wm., retired D.I., R.I.C., Park Mount
Blacker, John, farmer, Brachagh
Blacker, Rev. Canon, Carrickblack
Bleakley, N., publican, Edenderry
Boyle, James, shipping agent, William Street
Boyle, W., solicitor, Church Street
Brankin, John, publican, Obin Street
Bredon, Miss, Millicent Terrace
Bright Bros., steam saw mills, timber and coal yard, and foundry, Bridge
Street
Brown, G. I., principal Duke's Schools, Armagh Road
Bruce, H. B., B.A., organist St. Mark's, Edward Street
Bryson, James, Edward Street
Bryson, J. B., Edenderry
Birney, W. N., boot factor, High Street
Burnett, A. J., draper, High Street
Burns, Hugh, publican, Woodhouse Street
Burns, Miss, A.L.C.M., music teacher, Bridge Street
Byrne, Charles, Avon Ban
Byrne, James, publican, West Street
Byrne, Rev. L., Adm. R.C. Chapel
Calvin, John, Annagh Terrace
Campbell, James, M.J.I., press correspondent, Hanover Street
Campbell, John, victualler, Church Street
Canavan, J. & J., Druggists, High Street
Carleton, Atkinson, & Sloan, solicitors, Church Street
Carleton, James, boot and shoe warehouse, Woodhouse Street
Carleton, Miss, Church Street
Carrick, Mrs., watch maker and jeweller, West Street
Carrick, W. West, grocer, West Street
Castleisland Weaving Factory
Chapman, Daniel & Co., preserve manufacturers, Castle Street
Chapman, Robert, auctioneer, Auction Mart and Salerooms, 72 Woodhouse
Street
Clow, Jas., & Co., Millers and Grain Merchants, Castle Street
Clow, W. M., Feddal House
Cochrane, John, plumber and gas fitter, Thomas Street
Collen Bros., builders, Hanover Street and Castle Street
Collen, John, J.P., Killicomain House
Conn Brothers, grocers, West Street
Cooney, John, clothier, West Street
Cooper, Thos., boot top maker, Woodhouse Street
Co-operative Society Limited, grocers, Church Street
Corbitt, H. H., & Co., hay factors, Obin Street
Corbett, R., Draper, Market Street
Cosgrove, Hugh, produce exporter, William Street
Courtney, Clement, grocer, High Street
Courtney, R. & Co., Grocers, West Street
Cowdy, Wm., manufacturers, Thomas Street
Craig, Miss, Stationer, West Street
Crookes, F. W., house agent, Woodhouse Street
Crummie, Arthur, publican, Market Street
Crummie, John, commercial traveller, Annagh
Cullen, Robert, builder, Church Street
Davidson, R., Thomas Street N.S.
Davison Bros., grocers and bakers, High Street
Davison, Isaac, druggist and grocer, High Street
Dawson, Thomas, J.P., yarn merchant and linen manufacturer, Corcrain House
Dempsey, Rev. C., Mullavilley
Denvir, J., Curren Street N.S.
Derrylard Peat Moss Litter Co.; John Carter, secretary
Dickson, William, saddler, Market Street
Dickson & Co., drapers, Market Street
Dickson & Farrell, solicitors, Mandeville Street
Dillon, James, grocer, Bridge Street
Donohoe, P., spirit grocer, Market Street
Doogan, Thos., publican, Woodhouse Street
Dougan, George, M.D., J.P., Millicent Terrace
Downing, William, Atkinson's Avenue
Doyle, Robert, egg exporter, Derryhale
Eakin, A. J., boot merchant, High
Street
English and Scottish Law Life Office and Phoenix Fire Office - Agents, R.
A. Griffin, Bank of
Ireland
Espie, J. G., B.A., Armagh Road N.S.
Ewart, John, shoe maker, Church Street
Fearon, John, rent, insurance and shipping agent, Church Street
Ferguson, D., merchant tailor, Edward Street
Ferris, Joseph, saddler, Woodhouse Street
Flavell, Thomas, grocer, West Street
Fleming, James, & Co., drapers, High Street
Forbes, G. R., & Co., drapers, Market Street
Fordyce, James, auctioneer, Thomas Street
Foy, Robert, butcher, Woodhouse Street
Frizell, Henry, Belfast Steamship Co., agent, Portmore Street
Frizell, W., grocer, West Street
Fulton, J. C, J.P., Church Street
Fulton, W. G., Church Street
Gardner, Thomas, grocer, Edenderry
Gardner, Thomas, provision dealer, Market Street
Gibson, John, & Co., grocers, High Street
Gibson, Miss, dress maker, William Street
Gibson, Misses, milliners, High Street
Gibson, T. D., R.M., Edenderry
Gibson, Thomas, grocer, Bridge Street
Gilmore, John, farmer, Carrickblacke
Gough, William, auctioneer, Edward Street
Graham, David, & Co., spinning mills, Castle Street
Graham, Robert, baker, West Street
Gray, David, watch maker and jeweller, West Street
Greaves, O. V., Weaving Factory, Annagh
Green, James W., commercial traveller, Annagh Terrace
Gregory, Geo., secretary postman's federation, Atkinson Avenue
Grew, James, J.P., grocer and proprietor of Queen's Hotel
Grew, J., & Co., Grain Merchants, Mary Street and Bridge Street
Grimason, Edward, boot factory, High Street
Grimason, R. J., grocer, Thomas Street
Hadden, E. W., M.D., Magharee
Hall William, dining rooms, Woodhouse Street
Harcourt, James, farmer, Ballyworkan
Harris, H. J., solicitor, Church Street
Harvey Bros., egg and butter merchants, Mahon Cottage
Hawthorne & Co., grocers, Woodhouse Street
Hazelton, Mrs. C., pawnbroker, Woodhouse Street
Hegan & Co., hardware, leather and cycle merchants, Mandeville
Street
Henry, Patrick, farmer, Ballyworkan
Henry, Robert, commercial traveller, Charlotteville
Heron, S., M.D., Castle Street
Hewitt, H. M., pawn broker, West Street
Hewitt, W. G., retired merchant, Thomas Street
Holden, Rev. Michael Angelo, D.D., Maghery
Hollywood, Joseph, shoe maker, Thomas Street
Hosey, J., J.P., draper, Market Street
Hoy, Joseph, boot merchant and newsagent, High Street
Hughes, Charles, cattle dealer, Market Street
Hughes, E., butcher, West Street
Hunter, Geo., Water Street N.S.
Hunter, Wm., librarian and accountant, Bridge Street
Hutchinson, Wm., V.S., Edward Street
Hyde, Robert T. S., Alma Terrace
Imperial Hotel Ltd., High Street
Irish Bill Posting Company - Offices, Meadow Lane
Irwin, John, passenger station master G.N.R.
Irwin, Wilson, Carne House
Jeffers, Mrs. Newsagent, High Street
Jenkins, W. J., boot and shoe maker, West Street
Jennings, Rowan, provision dealer, West Street
Johnson, James, coach builder, Shillington Street
Johnston, Charles, J.P., Beechcote
Johnston, Miss, milliner, High Street
Johnston, Thos., retired station master, Rose Lodge, Kernan
Johnston & Co., sewing machine and cycle agents, Bridge Street
Johnston, W. J., publican, High Street
Jones, A. E., photographer, High Street
Jones, John, butcher and fish monger, Market Street
Jones, William, farmer, Ballyworkan
Kelly, James, publican, High Street
Kinkead, Miss, Alexandra School
Kinney, J., baker and grocer, Woodhouse Street
Lamb, Jacob, picture framer, Bridge Street
Lamb, John, painter, Bridge Street
Lamb, Matthew, carpenter, Bridge
Street
Lamb, Mrs., dress maker, Bridge Street
Lamb, R. H. & Co., grocers and provision exporters, Wheatfield
Lancashire, James, watch maker, West Street
Laundry Company, Portmore Street
Liddle, G. M. B., surgeon, High Street
Little, W. J., general dealer, Corcrain
Livingston Bros., grocers, furniture and china merchants, Bridge Street
Livingston, Mrs., general dealer, West Street
Livingstone, J. G., emigration agent, Bridge Street
Locke, George A., auctioneer and shipping agent, Woodhouse Street
Locke, William J., J.P., coach factory, implement and cycle depot
Logan, Henry, & Son, rope and twine manufacturers, Edgarstown
Lutton, A. J., & Sons, linen manufacturers, Edenderry
Lutton, Richard, builder, Edward Street
Lynn, T. H., assistant superintendent Prudential Assurance Co., Albert
Terrace
Mackenzie, Mrs., Seagoe House
Maconachie, Miss, baby linen warehouse, Bridge Street
Magee, James, painter, West Street
Magowan, Thos., provision merchant, West Street
Major, W., bill poster, Thomas Street
Marley, Miss, Bridge Street
Matchett, Benjamin, Edgarstown
Mauney, J., confectioner, Church Street
Metcalf, T., flesher, Bridge Street
Metcalf, W., grocer, West Street
Moffett, W. J., Photographer, Bridge Street
Monaghan, Lawrence, boat owner, Castle Street
Montgomery, Robert, house agent, Albert Terrace
Montgomery, George, undertaker, West Street
Montgomery, T. J., grocer, High Street
Morrison, Mrs., grocer, Woodhouse Street
Mortimer, Jos., relieving officer, Thomas Street
Mullan Bros., grocers, West Street
Mulligan, Timothy, spirit dealer, High Street
McAleer, J., V. S., Church Street
McAlinden, James, car proprietor, Obin Street
McAvinney, James, publican, West Street
McBroom, Isaac, cattle dealer, grocer, delf and seed merchant, High
Street
McCammon & Sprott, pork curers, Obin Street
McCaghey, Jos., hide merchant, Woodhouse Street
McCann, Bernard, carter, Market Street
McCann, Wm. C., farmer, Derrymacfall
McClatchey, Robert, town clerk, commissioner for taking oaths
McClatchey, R. H., grocer and picture framer, Castle Street
McClatchy, Mrs., spirit dealer, Edenderry
McCluskey, J., shoe maker, West Street
McCluskey, John, pork buyer, West Street
McConville, John, grocer, Bridge Street
McConville, John, publican and grain merchant, West Street
McConville, John Ltd., Bann sawmills, coal stores, and peat litter depot,
Castle Street
McConville, Mrs., spirit dealer and butcher, West Street
McCorry, Hugh, Drumcree
McCourt, Patrick, jun., poulterer, Obin Street
McCulloch, John, grocer, Castle Street
McCullough, Wm., house painter, West Street
McDowell, Andrew, grocer, High Street
McGiffen, A., tailor, Edward Street
McGredy, S. & Son, nurserymen and florists, Castle Street; seed
warehouse, High Street
McIntosh, Thomas, grocer, West Street
McIlveen, Wm. J., grocer, High Street
McKell, James, baker and grocer, Market Street
McKeown, John, photographer, Bridge Street
McKinney, J., goods station master, G.N.R.
McKinstrey, Wm., coach builder, Thomas Street
McKittrick, W., insurance agent, Mandeville Street
McMullen, W., insurance agent, Armagh Road
McQuillan, Alex., grocer, Edgarstown
Neeson, Michael, publican, West
Street
Nicholson, H. J., J.P., Crannagael, Loughgall
O'Connor, Rev. B., C.C., William Street
O'Hanlon, Felix, spirit merchant, High Street
Palmer, John, Thomas Street
Paul, David G., Erindale
Paul, Robert, ironmonger, High Street
Paul, William, & Son Ltd., drapers, High Street
Pedlow Bros., grocers, Market Street and William Street
Pickering, James Albert, publican, Clounagh
Portadown Manufacturing Co., Thomas Street
Porter, Miss, ladies' school, Thomas Street
Radcliffe, W., barber, West Street
Rafferty, Frank, clothier, Woodhouse Street
Reavy, John, egg and fowl dealer, Jervis Street
Redmond, Johnston, farmer, The Grange
Reid, Wm., printer, etc., Mandeville Street
Reid & Son, linen manufacturers and yarn dealers, Tarson
Reid, William, builder, etc., Edward Street
Reynolds, Alexander, grocer, Bridge Street
Richardson Bros., grocers and druggists, High Street
Richardson, Henry, Burnbrae House
Robb, Hamilton, steam power weaving factory
Robb, Seth, farmer and grain factor, Garvaghy Road
Robinson, Dawson, accountant, Fowler's Entry
Robinson, John, farmer, Druminally
Robinson, John, Ballybay Corn Mills
Robinson, Wm., Ballybreagh, Derryhale
Robinson, Wm., Lylo House
Ross, J. H., merchant tailor, Market Street
Rountree, John, general grocer, glass and china merchant, High Street
Rowlett, James L., M.D., Dispensary Medical Officer, Carleton Street
Ruddell, H., grocer, West Street
Ryder, C. J., Thomas Street
Ryder, Daniel, Edward Street
Sewell, John, bill poster, 36 Union Street
Shemeld, A., Drumese Cottage
Shepherd, J., Refuge Insurance Co., superintendent, Bridge Street
Shiel, Patrick, publican, Woodhouse Street
Shiel, P. J., grocer and publican, Woodhouse Street
Shillington, Henry, A.B., C.E., Bridge Street
Shillington, T. A., & Son, steam saw mills, iron, coal and timber
merchants, Castle Street
Shillington, Thomas, Alta Villa
Singer Manufacturing Co., depot, Church Street
Sinnamon, David, car owner, Woodhouse Street
Sinton, Thomas, linen manufacturer, Market Street and Laurelvale
Sloan, A. G., solicitor, Ballyworkan House
Slowey, P., publican, High Street
Spence, Bryson & Co., weaving factory, Portmore Street
Stanley, H., grocer, Edgarstown
Stanley Bros., grocers and bakers, High Street
Stedmond, John, Derryanville
Stevens, H. W., seedsman, Thomas Street
Stewart, Thomas R., plumber, Church Street
Stewart, Wm., M.D., Millicent Terrace
Tate, John, boot factory, High
Street
Tavanagh Weaving Factory
Taylor, Jas., sculptor, Woodhouse Street
Taylor, Rev. John, Primitive Methodist minister, Levaghery
Templeton, W. J., cabinet maker, Castle Street
Thacker, Rev. R. R., St. Saviour, Dobbin
Thompson, A. G., provision dealer, West Street
Thompson, Robt., butter and egg merchant, Church Street
Thompson, Wm., egg merchant, Parkmount
Thornton, Arthur, wholesale grocer, Thomas Street
Thornton, D., grocer, High Street
Topley, R. & J., grocers, West Street
Totton, J., victualler, Market Street
Trimble, F. R., draper, High Street
Tweedie, Wm., butcher, Bridge Street
Vallely, the Misses, confectioners, Woodhouse Street
Vaughan, James, agent for Castlebellingham Brewery, West Street
Walby, J. W., architect, Edward
Street
Walker, John, C.P.S., Church Street
Wallace, Hugh, ironmonger and watch maker, High Street
Walsh, James, Drumcree Nursery
Walsh Bros., grocers, Woodhouse Street
Watson, Armstrong, & Co., power loom weavers, Watson Street
Watson, James, linen manufacturer, Devon Lodge
Watson, William J., Bridge Street
Watson & Dobbin, cabinet makers, Bridge Street
Watson & Sandford, grocers, High Street and Bridge Street
Waugh, John, book seller, High Street
Weir, Wm., house agent, Clounagh
Wightman, J., secretary Loan Co., Woodhouse Street
Wilson, J. Loftus, Ashgrove House, linen manufacturer, works, River Lane
Wilson, David, grocer, Thomas Street
Wilson, J. R., J.P., Ennismore Cottage, Birches
Wilson, Samuel, grocer, Edenderry
Wilson, S., & Co., linen manufacturers, West Street
Woods, John, clothier, Woodhouse Street
Wright, James, hog exporter, Woodhouse Street
Wright, James, publican, Obin Street
Wright, John, spirit dealer, High Street
Wright, Mrs. Joseph, undertaker, painter and cabinet maker, Woodhouse
Street
Wright, Mrs. Joseph, confectioner, Bridge Street
Wright, W. H., solicitor, High Street
Young, J., M.A., printer and
stationer, proprietor of "Portadown News" |
PORTAFERRY
Is a thriving little seaport and market town in County
Down, twenty-three miles S.E. by S. from Belfast, situated on the Eastern
shore of the strait to the sea that forms the entrance to Strangford
Lough. From the strength of the current the name
"Strong-ford," and hence by corruption, Strangford is
derived. At Portaferry there is a good quay, where vessels of light
burthen can discharge their cargoes. A considerable trade is done
in coal, timber, corn, potatoes, and agricultural produce. The
herring fishery is carried on from the month of June to September
inclusive. The Market-house is a commodious building, in which the
magistrates hold Petty Sessions on the last Tuesday in each month.
The places of worship are - The Church of Ireland, Ballyphillip, a neat
structure; a Presbyterian Church, one Methodist Church, and a Roman
Catholic Chapel. The public institutions consist of a dispensary
and three public schools, all under the National Board.
Lieutenant-General Andrew Nugent, D.L., J.P., is the proprietor of
Portaferry, and has a fine mansion and demesne contiguous to the
town. The market is held on Saturday, and the fairs on the 31st
July and 12th December, and the second Tuesday monthly. The town
contained, by the census of 1891, 1,708 inhabitants. A Protestant Hall
was built in 1870, and these is a handsome coastguard station at the
south end of the town. The Station Cab Company run the mail car
between Portaferry and Belfast
Post Office and Telegraph Office - Mrs. McFadden,
postmistress and telegraph operator
R.I. Constabulary Station - Sergeant Craig
Petty Sessions - S. F. L. Neilly, clerk
Commissioners for taking Affidavits for Chancery and Law Courts - George
E. Bowen, T. A. Warnock
Harbour Master - Samuel Nelson
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland - Rev. George Greer, M.A.
Presbyterian Church - Rev. John Boyd, B.A.
Wesleyan Methodist Church - Rev. J. Daley and Rev. Samuel Dunlop
Roman Catholic Chapel - Rev. H. McGorian, P.P., and Rev. Mr. Lennon, C.C.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Dispensary - David Browne, M.D.
Belfast Bank Ltd. (branch) - W. E. Rodgers, manager
Church (mixed) National School - Mrs. Tanner
Presbyterian (mixed) School - Robt. McQuitty
Chapel (mixed) School - T. Devine, teacher
INHABITANTS
Anderson, John, hardware merchant and fancy goods dealer
Anderson, Joseph, grocer
Bailie, John, grocer and carpenter
Baird, Edward, tailor
Baird, H., tailor
Baxter, Henry, relieving officer and bailiff for Portaferry Estate
Beck, Hugh, carpenter
Beckett, Rev. Mr., curate
Beringer, Frederick, watch maker, clock maker and jeweller
Bowen, George E., J.P., agent for Portaferry and Quinton estate, and
fire, life and marine agent
Breen, Wm., grocer
Brown, Hugh, grocer
Brown, Wm., grocer and hardware merchant
Byrne, Edward, grocer and spirit dealer
Caughey, John, painter and decorator
Caughey, Mrs. James, Temperance Hotel proprietor
Cavan, William, Kearney
Conkey, Patrick
Cowan, Joseph, boarding house
Crangle, E., grocer
Crangle, Isabella, publican
Crangle, Patrick, J.P., Ballymarter
Dodds, Alex., cabinet maker & auctioneer
Donaldson Bros., blacksmiths
Donaldson, David, merchant tailor
Donaldson, Wm., blacksmith
Donnan, John, shoe maker and postman
Donnan, Henry, J.P., corn and coal merchant and ship owner
Elliott, James, J.P., merchant
Elliott & Co., grain, coal, potato merchants and posting
establishment
Ellison, Henry, saddler
English and Scottish Law Life Office - Agent, J. R. M. Elliott,
merchant; J. Q. McK. Moreland, merchant
Faloona, Ann, publican and grocer
Glass, R. J., Wharaparila House
Gracey, Arthur, Tooshilly
Greer, John, J.P.
Greer, Rev. G. S., Ballyphillip Rectory
Hannigan, Thomas, grocer and spirit dealer
Hastings, Hugh C., Kearney
Hinds, Wm., shoe maker
Holmes, Wm., cashier, Belfast Bank
Hunter, ?, land steward to General Nugent
Johnston, David, carpenter
Ker, Mrs., Quinton Castle
Kerr, Hugh, Ballyfindra
Kerr, Wm., Bishopmill
Kelly, Miss, boarding house, Strand
Kirkpatrick, Mrs., Ballytrustan
Lawson, J., & Son, drapers and haberdashers
Lennon, Mrs., Ballynickle
Little, E., haberdasher, milliner, and dress maker
Little, Francis, Mountross House
Lowry, Robert, ferryboat proprietor
Magee, James, grocer
Magee, James, saddle and harness maker
Magee, Michael, spirit dealer
Magee, W. J., druggist
Mahood, Captain William
Mahood, Captain James
Mahood, Thomas, ship carpenter
Manown, John
Mawhinney, Andrew, butcher
Maxwell, Thomas, Corrick
Miller, Henry R.
Moore, John, Ardkeen
Moorehead,, Wm., ferry boat owner
Moreland, Mrs., Corrick House
Morrow, William, tailor
Murray, W., carter and general carrier
McCappin, Thomas, butcher and grocer
McCausland, David, Ballydock
McCausland, J., Ballyhenry Farm
McCausland, Joshua, grocer and ironmonger
McComb, John, Ballyquinton
McConvey, James, spirit dealer and grocer
McCormick, Samuel, Ardkeen
McCracken, Miss, jeweller
McCullen, Capt. J. J., R.N.
McDonnell, James, The White House
McDonnell, James, & Son, grocers
McDonnell, John, Ballyspurge
McDonnell, John, Belleadom
McDowell, Miss, sewed muslin agent & draper
McGiffert, W. T., Killydressy
McGrath, Henry, grocer, spirit dealer, auctioneer and valuator
McGrath, James, grocer and auctioneer
McMath, Mary, grocer
McMeehan, Mrs., Thomastown House
McMullan, Hugh, tailor
McMullan, Wm., grain and potato merchant
McMullen, Hugh, Ballyward
McNab, John, Kintagh
McNab, Patrick, Parsonhall
McPolin, Daniel, publican and grocer
McVeigh, George, shoe maker
Nelson, R. & J., ferryboat proprietors
Norton & Co.'s car service, The Square, A. Dodds, agent
Nugent, Lieut.-General Andrew, J.P., D.L., Portaferry House
Orr, The Misses
O'Prey, Hugh, shoe maker
O'Pray, J., lodging house keeper and greengrocer
Park, Robert, Doey
Park, Wm., Nugent Arms Hotel
Phoenix Fire Office - Agent, J. McKibbin Moreland, High Street
Polly, Alex., lodging house keeper
Pyper, William, farmer
Ringland, John, baker
Rogan, James, coal filler and stevedore
Rutherford, J.
Russell, R. A., Ferry Street
Savage, James, Marlfield
Savage, Hugh, Marlfield
Savage, Wm., high constable, Upper Ards
Shanks, James, Ballyfounder
Shanks, John, grocer, Portaferry
Smith, Dr. Edward, Strand
Smith, Francis, process server
Stewart, Hugh, Quintonbay House
Sun Fire and Life Offices - Agent, S. F. L. Neely, Petty Sessions Clerk
Tanner, Jonathan
Torney, Joseph, grocer, spirit dealer, and auctioneer
Torney, Thomas, shoe maker
Torney, Thomas, jun., sexton Presbyterian Church
Trainor, J., grocer and spirit dealer
Wallace, Susan, dress maker, Strand
Warnock, Miss
Warnock, T. A., J.P.
Warnock, Mrs., Ballywhite House
Warnock, Moses, Ballyridley
Wilson, Archibald, Ballyginnton
Wilson, David, Tullyncrew
Wilson, Hugh, Derry
Wilson, Mrs., Ballymacnamee
Wilson, Hugh, Corrick
Wilson, Hugh, Ballyquinton
Wilson, Samuel, timber merchant & grocer
Young, Mrs., Dunavely House
PORTBALLINTRAE
Is a beautiful little village lying at the mouth of the
River Bush, at the right of which is the picturesque seat of Lord
Macnaghten, known as Runkerry Castle, while on the left stands prominent
on the coast the residence of Mr. R. M. Douglas, and on the east the eye
stretches as far as Knocklayd, the intervening county being diversified
with pastures green and well laid out cultivated farms and
homesteads. As a quiet pleasure resort, Portballintrae can compare
favourably with its northern rivals, and its inhabitants are not slow in
looking after the comforts of visitors, additional new dwelling houses
having been erected during the past season. Every facility is
afforded to anglers in the way of fishing, the River Bush, which is famed
for its salmon and trout, being within a few minutes walk of the
residences. The village is easily reached by way of the Giants'
Causeway Electric Tramway, and is only about twenty minutes walk along a
beautiful road to Bushmills.
INHABITANTS
Adair, The Misses, Post Office
Atkinson, Mrs.
Audain, Miss
Brown, James, gardener
Creighton, Miss
Creighton, Jno., music teacher
Dean, Samuel, postman
Douglas, Miss
Douglas, R. M., J.P.
Douglas, R. M., jun., barony high constable
English and Scottish Law Life Office - Agent, R.
W. M. Douglas, J.P., Estate Agent
Gardener, Mrs.
Haughey, William, grocer and beer license
Leslie, Colonel, Seaport
Lloyd, Mrs.
McIlroy, Daniel, Temperance Hotel
McIlroy, Thomas
McKenney, Patrick
McMullan, George, fisherman
Phoenix Fire Office - Agent, R. M. Douglas, jun.
Porter, Miss
Scally, James, fisherman
Traill, W. A., C.E.
Weir, Charles, fisherman
Weir, Neill, fisherman
Weir, Robert, fisherman
Coastguard Station, W. Cross, chief
boatman; four assistants
PORTGLENONE
Is situated in the County Antrim, on the River Bann,
about nine miles from Ballymena and thirty-three from Belfast. Is
it the seat of the handloom linen works, and a considerable trade is
carried on in the manufacture of bricks from the peculiar white clay
found on the banks of the river. The surrounding district produces
cereal crops in great abundance, and is remarkably suitable for
flax. There are three Presbyterian Churches, one Church of
Ireland, and one Roman Catholic Chapel in the town. The first
Presbyterian Church was rebuilt in 1871 by the Rev. John Houston,
minister, at a cost of £3,000. The Roman Catholic Chapel ,
School, and Presbytery cost upwards of £5,000. A new National
School has been built in connection with the Presbyterian Congregations
at a cost of about £500. The Third Presbyterian Church has been
repaired and added to, and a handsome round tower built by Rev. A. H.
Beattie, and has this year again been reseated in the latest design of
pitch pine pews, the walls beautifully coloured, and the pulpit
remodelled. Markets every Tuesday; Grain Market every Thursday
during the season. Petty Sessions are held on the first Thursday
of every month. The town has one public bakery. An agent of
the Northern Bank, Ballymena, attends every first and third Tuesday of
the month. Valuable salmon fisheries are carried on by J. S.
Alexander, Esq., D.L., which give a number of men constant employment
during the summer months. There are also a number of gentlemen who
spend their holidays here for the purpose of fishing, which always give
good sport on this part of the beautiful river. There is some very
pretty scenery in the neighbourhood. Population in 1891, 577
Post Office - Postal Telegraph and Money order Office -
Robert Duncan, postmaster
Stamp Distributor - R. Duncan
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland - Rev. John H. Wright
First Presbyterian - Rev. J. Houston. Second - Rev. Samuel R.
Henry Third - Rev. A. H. Beattie
Roman Catholic - Rev. J. Laverty, P.P.
INHABITANTS
Adams, Robert, Tyanee
Adams, Samuel, grocer
Adams, Samuel, blacksmith
Adams, Wm. S., grocer
Adams, Wm., jun., seedsman
Adams, Wm. B., Drumraw House
Agnew, Henry, Culbane House
Agnew, John, publican
Aiken, Campbell, grocer and emigration
Aiken, David, Portglenone, cycle agent
Alexander, J. S., J.P., D.L., Portglenone House
Andrews, John, Killygarvin
Barclay, John, Gortaheron
Barr, Adam, saddler
Baxter, Richard, Aughnahoy
Beattie, Jas., leather merchant
Beattie, Rev. A. H.
Booth, John, publican and grocer
Boyd, Wm., Glenone
Brady, James, woollen draper and silk merchant
Brady, Mrs.
Brady, W. J. H., druggist
Carson, Miss
Chesney, George, Ballynafie
Courtenay, William G., J.P., Glenburn
Crawford, Charteris, grocer, Aughnacloy
Daly, James, publican
Davison, Miss, Rose Cottage, Ballynease
Davison, Robert, Ballynease
Diamond, John, publican
Duffin, John, blacksmith
Duncan, Joseph C, clerk of petty sessions
Duncan, Robert; postmaster
Dysart, Anne
Dysart, James, The Hill
Dysart, John, M.D., J.P.
Dysart, Robert, The Hill
Dysart, Mrs., woollen draper
Estler, W. J., grocer, Aughnacloy
Fox, Hugh, posting
Frackleton, Rev. S. S., Glenone Glebe
Getty, Robert, grocer
Glass, William, Gortfadd
Glass, Wm. James, grocer, Gortfadd
Greer, John, whitesmith
Greer, John, tailor
Hamilton, Harry, posting
Hamilton, Hugh, nailer
Hamilton, R., hardware, timber merchant and emigration agent
Hamilton, Wm., nailer
Henry, Rev. S. R.
Henry, T. B., Tyanee
Higgins, Henry, publican
Hilton, H. J., Farmhill
Hilton, T. J., Mountgawn
Houston, Margaret, woollen draper
Houston, Rev. John, The Manse
Hutchinson, Oliver, Tyanee
Kelly, Mrs., Ballynease Cottage
Kenny, Mrs., grocer
Kidd, Sarah
Knox, Mrs.
Kyle, T. T., Tyanee
Law, J. B., publican
Long, Miss, N.S., Gortfadd
Lynch, Miss
Macloskie, Misses, milliners, etc.
Madden, Mrs., Glenone
Marshall, John, Tyanee
Maxwell, John, Aughnahoy
Millar, Robert J., grocer
Millar, Wm., Slavana
Montgomery, D., N.S. teacher
Montgomery, Samuel, Slavana
Moore. Miss, N.S. teacher
Mullan, Rev. J. C. L., C.C., Greenlough
Murdock, Robert, Glenone
McAtamney, Mrs., N.S. teacher
McAteer, John
McAteer, Miss, N.S.
McAuley, Arthur, J.P., woollen draper
McCartney, Henry, shoe maker
McCaw, Henry, Mullinsala
McCaw, Hugh
McCaw, Robert
McCaw, Samuel, carpenter
McCaw, The Misses, milliners
McCaw, Wm., Lisrodden
McClelland, Hugh, flax mill, Mullinsala
McCullough, George, Ballynease
McCullough, Wm., Ballynease
McDonagh, Rev. P., P.P., Greenlough
McErlene, Denny, Glenone
McErlene, Samuel, cattle dealer
McErlene, Thadeus, grocer and spirit dealer, Glenone
McFadden, Hugh, Gortole House
McFadden, W. J., Thornhill
McFall, Sarah, grocer
McIlrath, J. R., N.S.teacher
McIlwrath, Andrew, Mountpleasant
McIlwrath, Hugh, Rock Cottage
McIntyre, John, Glenone
McLarnon, John, shoe maker
McLarnon, Robert, boot and shoe maker
McLaughlin, John, Victoria Hotel, posting establishment and baker
McMannus, J., Innisrush
McMeekin, John, J.P., Churchfield
McMullan, Charles, reed maker
McMullin, James, Garvaghy
McShane, Rev. J., P.P.
Nevin, Robert, harbour master
Nugent, Thos.
O'Brien, Miss, N.S.
O'Kane, J., publican
O'Kane, Patk., Tyanee
O'Kane, Robert, Waterwall
Phoenix Fire Office - Agent, Robert Hamilton
Scott, Hugh, fowl dealer
Scullion, Henry, porter
Simpson, Hugh, Killycoogan Flax Mill
Smith, Andrew, grocer
Spence, James, Garvaghy N.S.
Spence, Robt., Bann View
Stewart, Dr.
Stewart, Jas., Tyanee
Surgenor, John
Wallace, James, Aughnahoy
Wallace, Wm., Island House
Wallace, Wm., Newmills
Wallace, Wm., Tyanee
Warden, Hugh, N.S.
Warwick, Mrs., Innisrush
Woodrow, J., N.S.
Wilson, Robert, Tyanee
Wright, Rev. John H.
Young, Miss, Portglenone House
PORTRUSH
Until recent years Portrush, or "Port Rosse,"
as it is called by Dr. Todd, situate in the North of Antrim, about six
miles North-East from Coleraine, and seven from the far-famed Giant's
Causeway, was but a small fishing village. Its popularity as a
watering place and the charm and attractiveness of its surrounding
scenery has, however, of late brought it great repute, and been the means
of increasing its population considerably. Year after year handsome
and substantial buildings are replacing the rude dwellings which hitherto
sheltered the hardy fishermen, and splendid hotels, the largest being the
new Golf and Hydropathic, affording every comfort and accommodation to
the weary invalid or those "on pleasure bent," have been
erected in various parts of the town. Nothing, perhaps, has been
more beneficial to Portrush than the opening up of railway and steam
communication, as by this means pleasure seekers from all parts of the
world have been enabled to enjoy a holiday at this "Queen of
Watering Places," pay a visit to the Giant's Causeway, an object of
admiration and bewilderment to all who gaze on its curious formation, or
recruit their health while promenading on Ramore Hill, or the beautiful
yellow strand stretching for miles along the shore. The great
influx of visitors during the summer months of the past few years has
been the means of stirring up the inhabitants to a sense of the
importance of making the town as healthful and attractive as possible,
and providing sources of amusement during the holiday season. An
Improvement Committee, consisting of members of the Urban Council, whose
services were gratuitously rendered, has contributed not a little to this
end, and it is to be hoped this useful body will continue to exert
themselves in the way of providing still further sources of amusement
during the coming season. In order to encourage the committee, and
at the same time promote the prosperity of the town, the Earl of Antrim,
lord of the soil, has generously granted a handsome annual subscription
to the funds, and the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway has followed
his good example, provided the inhabitants continue to raise an equal
sum. We understand the inhabitants have qualified for the receipt
of the donations. As the result of this enterprise, there is good
reason to believe that ere long Portrush will enjoy all the attractions
and conveniences of the most fashionable English watering places. A
thorough system of drainage, at a cost somewhat under £3,000, has been
completed. The liberal patronage of Portrush, as a health resort,
has encouraged the inhabitants to improve and extend the accommodation,
and a large number of fashionable villa residences have been erected at
Mount Royal and other points, the latest addition being a very
substantial and artistic block called Breezemount Terrace. The
Northern Counties Railway Company have erected a new station, at an
estimated cost of about £10,000. A handsome new Methodist Church,
erected as a memorial to the late Dr. Adam Clarke, has been
completed. There are excellent lending libraries in connection with
the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches, and a branch of the Girl's
Friendly Society has been established. Coal and Clothing Clubs for
the benefit of the poor of the town and surrounding districts have been
established in connection with the Episcopal and Presbyterian
Churches. The trip to the Causeway has been rendered both
interesting and enjoyable, from the fact that visitors are conveyed by
means of the first Electric Tramway in the United Kingdom. The
latest additions to the attraction and health giving recreations of the
town is the establishment of a Golf Club, under the distinguished
presidency of Lord Antrim, which has attained a large membership.
In addition to the annual tournament and grand championship competition
for cups and other prizes, there are now monthly competitions both winter
and summer, and the golf links are regarded as one of the best in
Ireland. The popularity of the gamer and the health giving exercise
which it affords to both ladies and gentlemen, has made the town almost
as attractive as a winter resort, as its salubrity, excellent sea
bathing, and picturesque scenery has spread its fame as the Brighton of
Ireland during the summer season. Steamers call at the port weekly
from Glasgow and Liverpool. The bathing accommodation is excellent,
and there is a commodious bath house on the beach, under the same
management as the Northern Counties Hotel. It may be added that
bathing is safe at all times of the day and in all conditions of the
tide; but as a guarantee against accidents a man is always in attendance
with life saving apparatus. To perpetuate the name of the Dr. J. E.
Kelly, who was the esteemed rector of Portrush, a fine block of school
buildings - "The Kelly Memorial School" - have been erected to
his memory. With regard to the hotels and the accommodation which
they afford it is only necessary to say that they are numerous,
comfortable, and convenient. The permanent population is about
1,800, but during the bathing season it increases to about 6,000
Post Office - Miss Percy, postmistress
The Town Hall has a reading room. The Petty Sessions and Town
Commissioners meet in the Town Hall. Caretaker, Wm. E.
Carter. Magistrates - Sir Francis E. Macnaghten, Bart.,
Dundarave; J. Huey, Coleraine; Lord Macnaghten, James Boyle,
Ballymacrae; J. Mains, Coleraine; Captain Knox, Strandmore; Wm. Young,
Lisnavarna; H. Lecky, Beardiville; R. M. Douglas, Portballintrae; P. C.
Creaghe, R.M., Ballymena; S. Dunlop, Ballywillan; Patrick Mains,
Coleraine; Rev. Jonathan Simpson, Portrush; Q. J. Brownrigg, Mark Street;
John McCombie, Coleraine; N. W. Grimshaw, Lansdowne Crescent; Captain F.
H. Watt, J.P., Kerr Street. Petty Sessions are held on the fourth
Thursday in each month. Clerk, D. Douglas, Bushmills
Constabulary - Barracks, Railway Place. District Inspector, F. C.
V. Ireland, Ballymoney. The Station is in charge of Sergeant R.
Carson; Constables Buchanan, Mulligan, Aiken, Flanagan, McGrath and
Ginity
Coastguard - Station, Dockhead. Chief Officer, James Southern, who
has five men under him
Town Officer - Robert Bailey; sanitary sub-officer, Robert Bailey
Town Surveyor - Max. Given, Coleraine
County Golf Club - President, Earl of Antrim; Captain (1896-97), Colonel
McCalmont; Secretary, J. M. Russell; Treasurer, H. A. Macaulay; and
thirteen members of council. "Union Blue" Masonic Lodge,
No. 1008 - Meets in the Town Hall on the first Monday of each month, at
eight o'clock
Clerk of Markets - Andrew McMullan
Medical Officer of Dispensary - Dr. William Porter
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Portrush Harbour Company - Harbour Office,
Portrush. Directors, Sir Frances E. Macnaghten, Bart., D.L.,
Dundarave; Colonel Leslie, D.L., Leslie Hill; Capt. Cramsie, J.P.,
Portrush; Daniel MacLaughlin, solicitor, Coleraine; H. A. Macaulay,
solicitor; Captain F. H. Watt, Robert Cramsie, Hugh McGildowney, Clare
Park. Receiver for the company - John Bamford; secretary, Danl.
MacLaughlin, Coleraine; Harbour Master, William Mann, Portrush; Cattle
Inspector, Robert Bailey
National Lifeboat Institution - Boathouse, Portindoo. The
Institution is supported by voluntary contributions, which are thankfully
received by W. J. Morrow, treasurer. The boats are manned by
fisherman and coastguards in case of accidents or wrecks
Baths - Arthur Mayne, manager
Custom Officer - Robert Bell, Portrush and Coleraine, principal coast
officer
Giant's Causeway Tramway - Directors, A. Traill, J.P., LL.D., M.D.,
F.T.C.D., chairman; C. McD. Stuart, J. Stewart Moore, W. A. Traill, C.E.;
G. F. Fitzgerald, F.T.C.D.; engineer, William A. Traill, C.E.,
Portballintrae; secretary and manager, Daniel Fall
Urban District Council - Messrs. Watt, Bamford, Caldwell McConaghy, W. J.
Fall, Hetherington, Lee, Young, Bradley, Hopkins, Christy, Morrow, and
McAllister
Fire Hose Depot - Custodian, John McKay
Gas Works, Spring Hill - Manager, James Lecky
Harbour Master - W. Mann
Men's Institute - Rev. John Pim, chairman; Rev. ? Ross, vice-chairman;
secretary, ? Bowers; treasurer, T. Bamford
Mark Street National School - W. J. Porter, principal; Miss Porter, Miss
M. Porter, assistants; Miss Edith Porter and Miss A. Ritchie,
monitors. Female National School - Mr. McClatchie, principal.
Roman Catholic National School - Miss Harvey, principal
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland - Rector, Rev. John Pim, B.D.; curate,
Rev. Arthur E. Ross.
Presbyterian Church - Minister, Rev. T. McConnell
Methodist Church - Rev. Charles Crookshank
Roman Catholic Chapel - Rev. P. Campbell, P.P.
STEAMBOAT AGENTS
F. H. Watt, S.S. Melmore
Messrs. D. Fall & Son, The Harbour, Portrush, and J. C. Caldwell, Portrush
AUCTIONEERS
Christie & Co., Main Street
Shaw, Allen, Main Street
BOOT AND SHOE SHOPS
Bishop, E., Main Street
Fleming, John, jun., Main Street
Fleming, John, sen., Main Street
Fleming, T., & Son, Main Street
Pepper, R. F., Main Street
BLACKSMITH
Simpson, Hugh, Springhill
BUILDERS
Christie, D., Springhill
Esdale, William J., Lansdowne Terrace
McKay, J. & W., Causeway Street
Graham, Alexander, Springhill
BUTCHERS
Cameron, Thomas, Church Pass
Hughes Bros., Main Street
CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS
Graham, Alex., Main Street
McAllister, William, Springhill
McKay, Messrs. J. & W.
COAL MERCHANTS
Ellis, William, Coleraine
Fall, Daniel, and Son, Main Street
Fletcher, Daniel, The Quay
Watt, J. R. & Son, Kerr Street
CONFECTIONERS
Bamford, John, Main Street
Black, H. A. G., Main Street
Sturrock, David, Ramore Place
COFFEE AND REFRESHMENT ROOMS
Black, H. A. G., Main Street
Lloyd, Mrs., Railway Place and Kerr Street
Hurst, Mrs., Osborne Café, Antrim Place
Simmons, Mrs., Kerr Street
DAIRIES
Archibald, W. J., Ballyreagh
Christie, Thomas, Lake
Dunlop, R. B., Main Street
Dunlop, S. J., Ballywillan
Fleming, John, jun., Portrush
Fleming, J., Main Street
Fleming, Mrs., Church Street
Irvine, James, Ballyreagh
McNeill, George, Ballymacilvennon
Rankin, John, Cloghorr
Shiells & Co., Church Street
Wallace, W., Crossreagh
DRAPERS
Bamford, John, Main Street
Boggs, Mrs., Main Street
Hamilton & Co., Whitehouse
McFeeters J. J., Main Street
Pepper, R. F., Main Street
Stewart, Miss, Kerr Street
DRUGGISTS
Boggs, J. G. W., M.D., Medical Hall, Main
Street
Scott, Alfred C., Main Street
Thomson, J., Main Street
FRUIT AND FOWL DEALERS
Markland, William, Main Street
Shaw, George, Eglinton Terrace
Shiells & Co., Main Street
GRAIN AND GENERAL MERCHANTS
Rankin, John, Cloughorr
Leek, George, Magilligan and Portrush Hotel
Stewart Bros., Main Street
GREENGROCERS
Jelly, J., Causeway Street
Martland, W., Main Street
McCallum, J., Church Pass
Shaw, George, Eglinton Terrace
Smith, Mrs., Church Pass
GROCERS
Bamford, John, Main Street
Bradley, John, Causeway Street
Christy & Co., Main Street
Farren, John, Ramore Place
Kelly, J., Causeway Street
Lynn, J., Main Street
McFadden, J., Main Street
Patterson, J. T., Church Pass
Sandford & Wells, Main Street
Scott, Alfred C., Main Street
Shaw, Allen, & Son, Main Street
Shiells & Co., City Stores, Main Street
Stewart Bros., Main Street provision merchants
Woods, D. C., Main Street
HARDWARE ESTABLISHMENTS
McCandless, John, Main Street
Scott, A. C., Main Street
Sheills & Co., Main Street
HOTELS
Eglinton - James Massey
Lansdowne - Robert Lee, proprietor
Londonderry Arms - D. McCulla
Golf Hotel - Thos. Murray, proprietor
Northern Counties - Mr. Cox, manager
Portrush Hotel - Miss Dunn, proprietress
Ramore Hotel - Bradley & McNally
Central Hotel - The Misses Hill
Windsor Hotel - Mrs. Riddell.
The Osborne Family and Commercial Temperance Hotel - Mrs. Hurst
HOUSE AGENTS
Scott, A. C., Main Street
Shaw, Allan & Son, Main Street
INSURANCE AGENTS
English and Scottish Law Life and Phoenix Fire Office - Agents,
John Bamford, Merchant; J. G. H. Vance, Belfast Bank
Sun Fire and Life Offices - Agents, W. S. Gordon, Belfast Bank
Bamford, J., Main Street
Caldwell, J. C. (Marine), Mark Street and Quay
Hetherington, J., Main Street
Jackson, J., Kerr Street
Scott, A. C., Main Street
Sheills & Co., Main Street
OWNER OF SALMON FISHERY
Lord Antrim
FURNISHED APARTMENTS
Adams, Miss, Mark Street
Allely, S., Springhill
Allen, James, Railway Place
Arrot, Miss, Eglinton Terrace
Brown, Mrs., Springhill
Caldwell, James C., Mark Street
Carson, Miss, Bath Terrace
Cowan, The Misses, Victoria Street
Dinsdale, Miss, Bath Street
Dixon, Mrs., Mark Street
Dodds, Mrs., Bayview
Dripps, Miss, Mark Street
Edmundson, Miss, Springhill
Esdale, Mrs., Lansdowne Crescent
Houston, A., Methodist Manse
Houston, Miss, Springhill
Houston, Miss, Alexandra Terrace
Houston, Stewart, Mark Street
Jackson, J., Kerr Street
Kelly, James, Springhill
Kelly, M., Avondale, Springfield
Kerr, The Misses, Eglinton Terrace
Knox, Miss, Mark Street
Knox, Mrs., Kerr Street
Lindsay, David, Mount Royal
Lyons, Adam, Eglinton Street
Lyons, R., Mark Street
Magee, Mrs., Bazaar Street
Markland, Mrs., Springhill
Morrow, Mrs., Railway Place
McAllister, Mrs., Springhill
McKay, M., Victoria Terrace, Springhill
Orr, Miss, Victoria Terrace
Peacock, Miss, Eglinton Terrace
Rankin, Miss, Springhill
Rea, Miss, Springhill
Simmons, Miss, Kerr Street
Sloan, Miss, Alexander Place
Smith, Miss, Avondale, Springhill
Stewart, Miss, Kerr Street
Wilson, Miss, Railway Terrace
NEWSAGENTS
Eason, Charles, & Son Ltd., Railway Station
Sheills, John, & Co., Church Street, agents for the Derry,
Coleraine, Belfast and Dublin newspapers, periodicals, etc.
Woods, Miss, book seller, stationer, photographer, Main Street
PAINTERS
Baxter, J. & D., Eglinton Terrace
Farren, Wm., Main Street
McCandless, Robert, Railway Terrace and Railway Road, Coleraine
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lee, Robert, & Son, Causeway View
Woods, Miss, Main Street
PILOTS
Mann, William, Ramore Place
Martin, James, Harbour View
Martin, James, Prince's Terrace
Martin, Thomas, Prince's Terrace
POSTING ESTABLISHMENTS
Allen, James, Railway Place
Dunn, Miss, Portrush Hotel
Fisher, Joseph, Mark Street
McNeill, Wm., Causeway Street
Northern Counties Hotel
Peden, John, Dunluce Street
PLASTERERS
McAlister, H. & J., Springhill
Farren, W. J., Main Street
McAloney & McCay, Main Street
Stewart & McCay, Railway Place
PLUMBERS AND GASFITTERS
Farren, W. J., Main Street
McCandless, John, Railway Place
SHIP AND BOAT BUILDERS
Hopkins, James, Springhill
Kelly, James, Springhill
SOLICITORS
Crookshank, Robert, Glenmannus House
Macaulay & O'Neill, Stranmore House
STATIONERY AND FANCY WAREHOUSES
Bamford, John, Main Street
Caskey, J. H., Main Street
Simmons, Thomas, Kerr Street
STEAMBOAT AGENTS
Caldwell, James, & Son, Quay
Fall, Daniel, & Son, Quay
Watt, F. H., Kerr Street
SURGEONS
Campbell, S. H., M.D., Main Street
Martin, J. C., M.D., Mark Street
WATCH MAKER AND JEWELLER
Rhodich, H., Main Street
TOURIST AND HOUSE AGENTS
Shiels & Co., Main Street
RESIDENTS IN NEIGHBOURHOOD
Bagley, R. W., Coolnagee
Beresford, General J. P. Glenmanus
Boyle, James, J.P., Ballymacrea
Brownrigg, Q. J., J.P., Mark Street
Dunlop, S. J., J.P., Ballywillan
Foster, J. G., Main Street
Lecky, Harry, Beardiville
Lecky, Hugh, J.P., Beardiville
Moody, Alex., Ballywillan
Ritchie, Rev. Wm., Causeway Street
Russell, J. M., Coleraine Road
Stewart, W., lime works, Ballymagarry
Watt, F. H., Kerr Street
Young, William, J.P., Fenaghy
PORTSTEWART
The little village of Portstewart is situate on the sea
shore, midway between Portrush and Coleraine. Historically or
commercially it has no pretensions, and cannot lay claim to even a
special ruin or weekly market. Notwithstanding, the long line of
comfortable and substantial dwelling houses, which afford a charming
outlook to the sea, would put to shame those in centres of great
commercial industry and progress. The village, it appears, takes
its name from a Lieutenant Stewart, who was the first known owner of the
estate on which it stands. It is recorded that four little sod
cottages, with their gables to the sea, were built by this gentleman on
the site now occupied by the residence of Mr. James A. Lyle, the
Post-Office, and Bath Cottage, and these formed the commencement of what
at present is one of the most charming, salubrious, and popular of
Northern health resorts. The first tenants of the cottages, it is
said, were four fishermen, whom Mr. Stewart brought with him from
Innishowen, and furnished with a boat and lines to enable them to follow
their usual avocation, the rent and hire of the boats and lines being
fixed at a fish each day, when they were caught, and a day's cutting of
turf annually in Roselick Bog. Then, as now, Portstewart belonged
to the Cromore estate. After the death of Mr. Stewart, the property
passed to a Mr. Stafford, and after him to Mr. Cromie, in whose family it
still remains, the present owner being Mrs. Cromie, a lady who has done
much to promote the happiness and welfare of her tenantry. It is as
a health resort that Portstewart justly claims the attention of the
wealthy Prince or lowly peasant. In this respect it has few equals,
and its quiet and peaceable inhabitants vie with each other in making the
temporary home and visits of their patrons as pleasant and as enjoyable
as possible. Shut out by nature's bulwarks from the chilly north
and withering east winds, visitors can bask in the sunshine during the
summer and autumn months among the rocky cliffs, and drink in the pure
ozone from the sea, or bathe their languid limbs in its briny waters,
which roll up almost to the very doors. To meet the requirements of
increasing patronage the owners of houses in the village have within
recent years made great improvements, both externally and internally, and
the granting of perpetuity leases by the landlady has given a remarkable
impetus to the building trade, which, it is believed, will result in the
addition of numerous villa residences on a scale even more complete and
artistic than any hitherto erected. In addition to the many private
houses let for the accommodation of visitors the village is supplied with
two commodious hotels, capable of affording comfortable quarters to a
large number of patrons. There are also public baths, which are
under the experienced and efficient management of Mr. McIlreavy. A
very handsome terrace of new houses, called "Victoria Terrace,"
in honour of her Majesty's Jubilee, has been built by Mr. S. R.
Henry. Several of the public buildings are worthy of a passing
notice. Prominent amongst these is the fine old Castle, standing on
a projecting rock rising one hundred feet above the level of the
sea. An addition was put to it by Mr. Henry O'Hara, about fifty
years ago, and is at present in the occupation of Mrs. Cromie. The
Church of Ireland, Clarke Memorial (Methodist), Presbyterian Church,
Cromore House, the residence of Mr. R. A. C. Montagu, and Carrig-na-Cule,
a handsome and extensive block of building, erected last season at north
end of village, which is being run on popular lines as a private hotel or
boarding house, are among the principal local buildings. A new
harbour and pier has been completed some ten years ago, at a cost of
£4,000, of which the Board of Works granted £3,000. Mrs. Cromie,
proprietress of the estate, contributed £500, and the balance was
raised, by public subscription. Like many similar works, the
advantage gained is hardly commensurate with the expenditure, as the
accommodation is very inadequate. In stormy weather the fishermen
can only enter the harbour with difficulty, and further improvements are
at present being carried out in order to provide against this.
Although Portstewart cannot boast of richness in old ruins, it has been
the home of those who wielded a mighty influence among men, and secured
for themselves a name that will live in the hearts and homes of the
people for generations to come. Amongst these are the names of Dr.
Adam Clarke [to whose memory a handsome Memorial (Methodist) Church,
capable of seating two hundred persons, has been erected] and Dr. Charles
Lever, the talented novelist. The village is connected with the
Portrush branch of the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway by a steam
tramway, which has lately been acquired by this Company, so that visitors
have no difficulty in reaching it by rail, and we have no doubt when it
becomes more widely known it will become more liberally patronised than
it has been in the past. Population in 1891, 1,000. In order
to attract visitors a golf club was established in 1895, which, no doubt,
has added to the popularity of the town. A much felt want in the
way of a public hall has now been erected at the cost of £700, towards
which Mrs. Cromie subscribed the handsome sum of £200. There is in
connection with this building reading rooms, recreation rooms, and coffee
rooms.
Golf Club - Captain - R. A. C. Montagu, J.P.
Council - General Beresford-Beresford, J.P.; Miss Knox, Rev. E. R.
Moncrieff, William Eccles, D. MacLaughlin, Dr. Mathers, R. O'Neill.
Honorary Treasurer - G. Wilson, Honorary Secretary - Miss L. M. Knox
Post Office - John Parker, postmaster
R.I. Constabulary - Barracks, Main Street. The station is in charge
of Sergeant W. Parr, Constables Hector Glass, Brechin, Gordon, and Patk.
O'Connor. District Inspector, C. L. Tottenham
Schools - National (Episcopal) - Teacher, Saml. Gourley. National
(Presbyterian) - Teacher, Adam Reid
Public Baths - John McIlreavy, Main Street, manager
Dispensary, Main Street - Dr. John T. Creery, medical officer, attends
every Monday
Physician - Dr. J. A. Young, Westcliffe House
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland - Rev. E. R. Moncrieff
Presbyterian - Rev. David Aiken.
Methodist - Rev. Robert Jamison.
INHABITANTS
Bakers, Andrew McGowan, Alex. McBride
Blacksmith, James McLaughlin, Cappagh
Boot and Shoe Shops, James
McCurdy, George Kane, John McCurdy
Butchers, David Edminston, S. & W. McGrath
Carpenters and Builders, James McCurdy, Matthew
Reid & Sons and Daniel McIlreavy
Coal Merchants, S. R. Henry and J. McIlreavy
Confectioners , Andrew McGowan, Miss Gregg
Coffee & Refreshment Rooms, Miss Gregg, R.
Frizell & Sons
Drapers, Mrs. Brown, S. R. Henry, R. Frizell & Sons,
Mrs. Grey
Emigration Agent, S. R. Henry
Dressmakers, The Misses Finlay, Miss Martin and Miss Kane
English and Scottish Law Life and Phoenix Fire Office, Agent,
Horace
T. Gaussen
Fish Merchants, R. Frizell & Sons, R. Bacon &
Sons
Golf Terrace, Rev. Mr. Dale, Hugh Smyth, Mrs. Gibson
Grain and General Merchant, S. R. Henry
Grocers, S. R. Henry, R. Frizell & Sons,
Miss Gregg, Henry Dixon, Hugh Caldwell
Hotels, The Portstewart Hotel, (James McLaughlin),
Wright's Temperance Hotel
House Agents, S. R. Henry, John McIlreavy
Lessee Salmon Fishery, Hugh O'Neill
Montagu Arms Hotel, Patrick Smith, Proprietor
News Agents, R. Frizell & Sons, John Parker
Posting Establishments, Matthew Brown, S. R. Henry, R.
Frizell & Sons, Alexander McCaw, John Connor
Publicans, John McLaughlin, James O'Kane, Jas. McLaughlin
Spirit Grocer, P. Doherty
Stationery and Fancy Warehouses, Mrs. Brown, S.
R. Henry, John Parker, R. Frizell & Sons
LODGING HOUSES
Castleview House - Miss Frizell
Church Hill - Miss Keatley, Mrs. Connor, Mrs. McWilliams, Mrs. A.
Frizell, Mrs. Gray
Church Street - Miss Wallace, Mrs. Martin, Miss Graham, Mrs. Stirling
Heathmount - Miss McIlreavy, Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Ross
The Crescent - Mrs. McConaghy, Miss Kennedy, Mrs. Law
The Hill - Miss McKeag, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Hanson, Mrs.
Tomb, the Misses Lea, Miss Shields, Miss Stitt, R. Frizell (Lever
Cottage), Miss Parker, Mrs. Thomas McQuiston, Mrs. McCrea, Mrs. John
McIlreavy, Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. John Knox, Mrs. M. McMillan, Miss Gregg,
Alexander McBride, Mrs. J. McCurdy, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. McGowan, Miss Kennedy
POYNTZPASS
Poyntzpass is situated eight miles north of Newry and
four miles from Tandragee. It occupies a position on the borders of
Armagh and Down, a small part of the town being in the latter
county. It is a station on the Great Northern Railway, and there
are quays on the canal, where lighters discharge coal brought from
Newry. There is a food cattle fair on the first Saturday in each
month, for the accommodation of buyers, at which the railway company have
lately made several improvements, which greatly facilitate the enrailing
of beasts. A market is held every Friday for fowl, butter, and
eggs. Poyntzpass was anciently called Fenwick Pass, and was one of
the four "passes" across the morasses, which at all other
places were impassable in the valley between Newry and Gilford, through
which now runs side by side the Newry Canal and the Great Northern
Railway. Each of these "passes" was formerly protected by
a castle, the remains of which have been long since removed. A
short distance to the east of Poyntzpass are portions of remarkable
earthworks known as the "Glen of the Black Pig" or the
"Dane's Cart," but which may more correctly be termed the Great
Wall of Ulidia or Ulster, which was formed in A.D. 352 by the Ulidians or
Ulstermen after their defeat and the destruction of the palace of their
kings at Emmania or Navan, near the city of Armagh, by the Three
Collas. This "wall" can be traced from Lisnagade on the
north of Scarva to Meigh, near Jonesborough, and is a most remarkable
erection. The Parish Church is a neat, modern building, which was
enlarged and improved in 1893. It stands on a gentle elevation at
the south end of the town. The present rector of the parish is Rev.
W. F. Johnson, M.A.
Post Office - Robert McKelvey, postmaster
Magistrates who preside at Petty Sessions - R. W. MacDermott, M.D.; M. C.
Close, D.L.; H. S. Close, J.P.; Lieutenant-Col. Alexander, J.P.
Clerk of Petty Sessions for Poyntzpass and Tandragee - Robert Emerson,
Tandragee
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Church of Ireland (Parish Church of Acton, in Poyntzpass)
- Rev. W. F. Johnston, M.A.
Presbyterian Church - Rev. D. J. Gordon, B.A.
Roman Catholic Chapel - Rev. Daniel Gormill, C.C.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Bank of Ireland (fair days) - Branch manager, Mr. Hancock
Belfast Bank (Tandragee branch), open on fair days - Mr. Martin, manager
Two National Schools - Mr. and Mrs. Gilleland and Miss McDermott
Dispensary, Poyntzpass - W. R. MacDermott, M.D., J.P.
Constabulary Station - Sergeant P. McLoughlin and four constables
INHABITANTS
Agnew, R., Deerpark
Alderdice, John, Ballyreagh
Alexander, Lieutenant Colonel, J.P., Acton House
Alexander, David, farmer, Lisraw
Allen, David, grocer
Allen, David, Killysavin House
Allen, Mrs., Brookville
Andrew, Hugh, farmer, Ballinalack
Baird, Alexander, publican, Farmers' Inn
Baird, Wm., civil bill officer
Burns, Henry, lodgings
Burns, John, shoe maker
Burns, Robert, Prospect Lodge Canavan, Michael, grocer and publican
Chambers, Rev. S. W., Crewmorne
Clark, Robert, Demoan
Clowney, James, farmer, Acton
Close, Henry S., J.P., Kilbodagh
Close, M. C., D.L., J.P., Drumbanagher
Clowney, J., Acton, farmer
Clowney, James, farmer, Acton
Colvin, Wm., constable
Conlon, Alexander, Lisraw
Conlon, Bernard, blacksmith
Conlon, Miss, dress maker
Crilly, Thomas, watch and clock maker
Crothers, Alex., Lisraw House
Crothers, George, Glassdrummond
Cunningham, Mrs., Killysavin Ewing, William, ex-sergeant
R.I.C.
Fisher, Alex., Tullinacross
Fisher, Thomas, Tullinacross
Fisher, W. J., general merchant, mill owner, funeral undertaker,
Ballyreagh
Foy, Patrick
Gibson, Robert, sexton
Gillow, Alex., Demoan
Gordon, Rev. D. J., Presbyterian minister
Gormill, Rev. Daniel, C.C.
Griffith, Edward, grocer and egg merchant
Griffith, John, grocer
Griffith, William, draper
Grilly, Thos., watch and clock maker
Hanna, W. J., boot maker
Harris, Wm., Acton
Hunter, Robert, carpenter and builder
Hunter, William, farmer, Ballyreagh
Hunter, W. J., teacher, Drumbanagher N.S.
Johnson, Rev. W. F., M.A., Acton Glebe
Kelso, William, grocer, Acton
Laverty, Rev. George, Tyrones Ditches
Lennon, James, cattle dealer
Lennon, Patrick, dealer
Little, John James, cattle dealer
Little, David, farmer
Little, Stewart
Loughlin, Robert, blacksmith
Loughlin, W. J., agent
Madden, Miss
Magenis, Hiber, Iveagh House
Mann, Mrs. Agnes, publican
Minnis, James, draper
Monaghan, F. J., publican
Monaghan, James, canal inspector
Moody, James, carpenter
Moody, Wm., lockkeeper and carpenter
Murphy, Frank, cattle dealer
Murray, Patrick, grocer
McClean, J. W., Pass View
McCombe, Thos., cattle dealer and posting establishment
McCombe, M., Pass View
McCullough, W. J.. Acton
McDonald, Edward, tailor
McDonald, Hugh, farmer
McElvaine, Andrew, land valuer, Union Lodge
McGaw, Thos., Grove Hill
McGill, James, farmer
McGovern, Hugh, constable
McKelvey, G. W., grocer and draper, Acton
McKelvey, Robert, Grocer; Agent B.N.S.
McLaughlin, Patrick, cattle dealer
McLean, John, Ballyreagh
McMurray, John, coach builder
McQuade, Samuel
McShane, Central Hotel
McShane, John, publican, Central Hotel
O'Hare, Hugh, cattle dealer
O'Hare, Patrick, grocer
Qua, Samuel, farmer, Tedernagh
Quinn, Patrick, farmer, Ballynalack
Quinn, Patrick, grocer
Reid, Rev. W., Cremorne Manse
Reside, Henry, The Agency, Drumbanagher
Reside, John, Killabodagh
Rice, Thomas, publican, Commercial Hotel
Robinson, Adam, rural postman, Rose Cottage
Robinson, Thos., farmer, Demone
Robinson, Thos., shoe maker, Acton
Russell, Rev. Wm., Ballenun Manse
Ryan, W. J., farmer, Acton
Searight, H., Cyclist Bar
Searight, Joseph, Railway Hotel
Searight, Wm., watch maker and photographer
Savage, Robert, Laurel Hill
Shanks, George, Lisnabrague
Shanks, James, Woodbanks
Shanks, Samuel, Mill Bank
Singer Manufacturing Company
Stanley, B., steward, Acton
Stephens, John, station master
Stewart, David, farmer, Dougherty
Templeton, Robert, Dean Cottage
Traynor, James, farmer
Waddell, Miss, dress maker
Walsh, Maurice
Ward, Miss, draper
Watson, Edwin, Janeskey
Watson, William, school master, Tanyokey
White, John, farmer, surveyor, Demone
Williamson Joseph, Orange Hill
Williamson, Ralph, farmer
Williamson, Ralph, farmer, Aughantaraghan
Wilson, R., Ballinlack House
White, John, farmer, surveyor, Demone
Wright, Jackson, Ballyreagh
Wright, James, farmer, Aughantaraghan
Wright, Robert, Ballyreagh
Wylie, James, Elm Hill
Wylie, John, farmer, Acton
Wylie, M. E., grocer, Acton
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