Places to see in ( Ballymoney - UK )
Places to see in ( Ballymoney - UK )
Ballymoney is a small town and civil parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is currently served by Ballymoney Borough Council. The civil parish of Ballymoney is situated in the historic baronies of Dunluce Upper and Kilconway in County Antrim, and the barony of North East Liberties of Coleraine in County Londonderry.
Ballymoney has expanded in recent years and a lot of new houses have been built. This is primarily as a result of high house prices in the Coleraine/Portstewart/Portrush 'Triangle' areas shifting first-time buyers to the less expensive Ballymoney area. Ballymoney is located on the main road between Coleraine and Ballymena, with good road and rail connections to the main cities in Northern Ireland, Belfast and Derry.
The Ballymoney area has the highest life expectancy of any area in Northern Ireland, with the average male life expectancy at birth being 79.9 years and 84.8 years for females in years between 2010 and 2012. Conversely, it was revealed in 2013 that Ballymoney residents are more likely to die from heart disease than anywhere else in Northern Ireland. The town hosts the Ballymoney Drama Festival, the oldest drama festival in Ireland, which was founded in 1933. The town also hosts the Ballymoney Show, which is one of the oldest agricultural shows in Northern Ireland and was founded in 1902.
Ballymoney is one of the oldest towns in Ireland with many buildings of historic note in the town centre.
An old church tower dating from 1637 is the town's oldest surviving building.
Another striking feature is the town clock and Masonic hall, built in 1775 by the 6th Earl and 2nd Marquis of Antrim. The hall was used as a market house, courthouse, town hall and school.
The town hall was erected in 1866.
Ballymoney railway station opened on 4 December 1855, and was closed to goods traffic on 4 January 1965. The refurbished railway station was opened in May 1990. It was one terminus of the Ballycastle Railway, a narrow gauge railway which ran 17 miles connecting Ballycastle to Ballymoney, on the Belfast and Northern Counties Railway (BNCR), later Northern Counties Committee (NCC), main line to Derry, and closed in July 1950.
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Time Lapse from Ballymoney High Street....
The Somme Remembered Ballymoney.
The Somme Remembered 1916-2016
Ballymoney Showgrounds: Thursday 30th June, Friday 1st July and Saturday 2nd July.
10.00am-9.00pm each day.
Programme of events:
Re-enactments of WW1 Trenches, WW1 Encampment, WW1 Field Hospital, WW1Living History Displays.
Vintage Wartime Vehicles, Wartime Kitchen, Wartime Music and Dance.
Bushvalley Amateur Radio Group, Reading Rooms Bus
Family Fun Activities on each day.
Thursday 30th June
Remembrance Vigil in Ballymoney Showgrounds at 9.00pm
Friday 1st July
Remembrance service at Ballymoney War Memorial at 7.00am
And firing of canon to mark the start of the Battle, 7.30am in Ballymoney Showgrounds.
Parade and Church Service
Parade form up at Towhead Street at 6.00pm moving off at 6.15pm
Service of reflection at First Ballymoney Presbyterian Church 7.00pm
Nostalgic Dance at Ballymoney Royal British Legion 9.00pm -late (Admission free)
Saturday 2nd July
Q Radio broadcasting live from Ballymoney Showgrounds
Live Dancers, Somme Play, Marching Band
For further details contact : 07912435131
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Street Reach 2013 Ballysally
Matthew Poots at Ballymoney Heliday
Matthew Poots at Ballymoney Model Flying Club Heliday flying a Raptor Titan
'Cushendall' by Shaun-Paul Linton at 'The Glens of Antrim' N Ireland
Laharna Music is pleased to present “Cushendall’
by Shaun-Paul Linton, from his album;
“If you ain’t got nothin”
The Cushendall lyrics are taken from a poem by Eugene Mc.Gaughey, and set to music by Shaun-Paul Linton.
This video captures the enchanting landscape which surrounds
Cushendall village. Cushendall nestles at the foot of Glen Ballyeamon, one of the beautiful Nine Glens of Antrim.
The area is nationally accepted as ‘The Heart of the Glens’
Shaun-Paul’s Album contains songs such as; Pedro and me, At last, Illegal love, Soft and Gentle and Marions Wedding Song.
And of course, ‘Cushendall’
All composed by Shaun-Paul Linton.
The DVD cover was designed by Peter Steele, Ballygally View Images.
ballygallyviewimages.com
Contact; s.linton313@btinternet.com
Shaun-Paul is a native of Larne in Co. Antrim and in his own words
has been performing his music 'For a very long time'.
Nevertheless, the music feels as fresh as ever.
This music was recorded at the Crawford Bell studios in Belfast.
The Nine Glens of Antrim
Famed in poetry, song, myth and magic there are nine Glens of Antrim, each endowed with an evocative name and each weaving its own special magic.
Lush, green secret places with the sound of water alternately softly swirling, then falling in dramatic torrents, the nine Glens delight the senses. Entwined with their rich beauties are equally diverse and magical stories, combining the colourful history, myth and the traditions of the communities within the glens.
Glenarm - The glen of the army, with Glenarm village, eleven miles north of Larne, on the famous Causeway Coastal Route.
Glencloy - The glen of the hedges, two miles north of Glenarm, with the village of Carnlough at its foot.
Glenariff - The arable or fertile glen, the best-known of the nine as the 'Queen of the Glens', sweeps majestically towards the village of Waterfoot.
Glenballyemon - Edwardstown glen, at the foot of which is Cushendall - more of less at the centre of the nine glens.
Glenaan - The glen of the colt's foot or rush lights, a rugged glen - having the site of the legendary Ossian's grave, with the Cushendall-Ballymoney mountain road.
Glencorp - The glen of the slaughtered, close by Glenaan and roughly parallel to the main road from Cushendall to Cushendun.
Glendun - The glen of the brown river, adjacent to Cushendun village; spanned by a viaduct on the main Cushendall-Ballycastle road.
Glenshesk - The sedgy glen, east of the town of Ballycastle, and sweeping towards the ruins of historical Bonamargy friary.
Glentaisie - Named after 'Taisie', princess of Rathlin Island, roughly west of Ballycastle and, like Glenshesk, close to the town.
Other Counties include-Antrim ► Armagh ► Carlow ► Clare ► Cork ► Derry ► Donegal ► Down ► Dublin ► Fermanagh ► Galway ► Kerry ► Kildare ► Kilkenny ► Laois ► Leitrim ► Limerick ► Londonderry ► Longford ► Louth ► Mayo ► Meath ► Monaghan ► Offaly ► Roscommon ► Sligo ► Tipperary ► Tyrone ► Waterford ► Westmeath ► Wexford ► Wicklow
Aerial footage Taken with djif450 quadcopter with gopro hero2, 3 & 4
Cushendall (from Irish Cois Abhann Dalla, meaning foot of the River Dall), formerly known as Newtown Glens,[1] is a village and townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
It is on the A2 coast road between Glenariff and Cushendun, in the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies in the shadow of the table topped Lurigethan Mountain and at the meeting point of three of the Glens of Antrim: Glenaan, Glenballyemon and Glencorp. This part of the Irish coastline is separated from Scotland by the North Channel, with the Mull of Kintyre about 16 miles away. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 1,241 people, of whom 98% were Catholic.The main sports played in the area are hurling and camogie.
Much of the historic character of the 19th century settlement on the north bank of the River Dall remains. In 1973 it was designated as only the second Conservation Area in Northern Ireland, and includes the largely intact Irish Georgian buildings of the town’s four original streets. Since 1990, Cushendall has hosted the Heart Of The Glens festival every August.
he Curfew Tower in the centre of the village was built by then landlord of the town, Francis Turnley, in 1817, to confine riotous prisoners. Dan McBride, an army pensioner, was given the job of permanent garrison and was armed with one musket, a bayonet, a brace of pistols and a thirteen-feet-long pike. The tower is now owned by artist Bill Drummond.
Red Bay Castle, between the villages of Cushendall and Waterfoot. Built by the Bisset family in the 14th century and later occupied by the MacDonnells, one of the outposts of the Kingdom of Dál Riata.
Leisure & Membership at Stoke Park
As a guest at Stoke Park you will enjoy complimentary use of the fitness facilities, which include a 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art Gymnasium with Kinesis area, Fitness and Spinning Studios and a beautiful Indoor Pool, complete with two Hydro-seats.
To ensure that you relax fully after your workout, you can sunbathe on the terrace, enjoy a healthy meal or bespoke smoothie in San Marco's or take advantage of the referential rates at our award-winning Spa and Salon.
For those looking to enhance their personal fitness, guests can book one of Stoke Park's expert personal trainers, who are on hand seven days a week. There are also approximately 40 Studio Classes every week including Yoga, Body Combat and Studio Cycling.
The luxurious atmosphere of Stoke Park carries through to the changing facilities, where under-floor heating and Italian marble showers and steam rooms enhance the ambience.
As a guest you will also have complimentary use of Stoke Park's 13 Tennis Courts. With three indoor carpet courts complementing the four recently re-surfaced all-weather courts and six Wimbledon specification grass courts, tennis can now be played and enjoyed all year round -- whatever the weather. Stoke Park has LTA Professional Coaches who are available for tuition seven days a week. Tennis racquets and shoes can be hired and appropriate Tennis attire is required. Pre-booking before your stay is recommended.
Three restaurants provide fine dining in deeply contrasting, yet equally stunning, environments. The Dining Room offers outstanding British modern cuisine in a beautiful setting. The Orangery offers an array of light meals and indulgent afternoon teas to be enjoyed overlooking some of the finest views in Britain. San Marco provides a relaxed Italian experience with an array of classic dishes, extensive children's menus and smoothie specialties.
Chris Wheeler - Executive Chef
A member of Craft Guilds of Chefs, Chris joined Stoke Park in 2003. His impressive culinary background includes the role of Group Head Chef and right-hand man to French chef Jean Christophe Novelli. With Novelli, Chris has worked in various Michelin-star restaurants and in 2005, Novelli invited Chris to appear with him on TV's Hell's Kitchen.
Chris pays close attention to only using quality ingredients that are local fresh and seasonal and has been delighting guests, with his innovative take on modern British cuisine with European influences. In 2010 The Dining Room received 2 AA Rosettes for his outstanding cuisine and service.
Membership
Stoke Park prides itself on its active and friendly membership and offers Golf, Health, Health & Racquet and Social Memberships for both Adults and children. All Members can enjoy and take advantage of the following:
• Full use of the magnificent Mansion and stunning Pavilion with their elegant dining and entertaining facilities, including three excellent restaurants, bars and lounges
• Over 40 diverse and social events every year, including Gourmet Evenings, Summer Ball, Bonfire Night and Members' Christmas Lunches
• The ability to entertain family and friends and introduce guests
• Preferential rates at our award-winning Spa and Salon
• Reduced rates on the private meeting and function rooms and 49 of some of the finest individually decorated bedrooms and suites in the country
• Reciprocal agreements with affiliated Clubs around the world
• A house levy membership card which offers discounts on dining and Beverages
• Use of the magnificent grounds and historic gardens
For more information please visit
Ballymena Inter-Church Forum 2
The First Nowell
Seven towers 2013 carrickfergus
5 Weeks in 3 minutes: Europe 2016
This summer, Vanessa and I decided to backpack Europe for 5 weeks. We packed enough clothes for just over a week in one pack per person. Vanessa used a 50L and I used a 60L pack both from osprey.
Ya...we're pretty cute - Vanessa
A few highlights of a video concept Vanessa thought of. Below is the list of place/sites which were featured.
London: Kensington Palace, Marble Arch, St. Pauls Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square Garden with Big Ben in the background, Leadenhall Market, Tower Bridge
Edinburgh: Scott Memorial, Edinburgh Waverley, Scottish National Gallery, Calton Hill, National Monument of Scotland, Holyrood Park, Arthurs Seat
Dublin: Trinity College, Temple Bar
Belfast: City Hall
Ballymoney: Dark Hedge (Game of Thrones Tour)
Bushmills: Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle
Ballintoy: Carrick-a-Reed rope bridge
Ballymena: Cushendun Caves
Amsterdam: Botanical Gardens, I Amsterdam Sign, Rijksmuseum, Royal Palace
Berlin: Alexanderplatz, Oberbaum Bridge, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstage Building
Prague: Municipal House, Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Lennon Wall, view from outside the Prague Castle, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Dancing House
Vienna: Belvedere Palace, Museum Quarter, Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, Volkzgarten, Parliment
Athens: Varkiza Yabanki Beach, Theatre of Dionysus, Acropolis, Parthenon
Rome: Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Fontana della Barcaccia, Piazza Mignanelli, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, St. Peters Bascilica, Fountain of Neptune, Fountain of the Four Rivers
Florence: Piazza Della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Boboli Gardens,
Pisa: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral
Barcelona: Plaça de Josep Puig i Cadafalch, , view from Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (National Art Museum of Cayalunya), Font Màgica de Montjuïc (Magic Fountain of Montjuïc), Cathedral of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia
Paris: Mono Lisa, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, The Louvre, Statue of Liberty: Pont de Grenelle, Seine River, Eiffel Tower, View from 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower, Pont d'léna, Arc De Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris), Union Des Jeunes Avocats, Ordre Des Avocats Paris, Notre Dame, Pont Des Art (Original love lock bridge), Pont Neuf in front of Statue équestre d'Henri IV, Place de la Concorde
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ARTIST: NICOLAI HEIDLAS
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The Ghosts of All Girls High, Ballymena
Short funny about the grounds of all all girls high, Ballymena
MAM (Mad About Music) at St. Mary's Church of Ireland
violin group from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA performing at St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Killarney, Ireland.
Yesterday and Bugler's Holiday
The Troubles | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
The Troubles
00:03:18 1 Overview
00:05:50 2 Background
00:05:58 2.1 1609–1791
00:07:30 2.2 1791–1912
00:09:09 2.3 1912–1922
00:13:29 2.4 1922–1966
00:15:22 3 Late 1960s
00:15:58 3.1 Civil rights campaign and unionist backlash
00:22:52 3.2 August 1969 riots and aftermath
00:27:25 4 1970s
00:27:34 4.1 Violence peaks and Stormont collapses
00:29:41 4.2 Bloody Sunday
00:34:18 4.3 Sunningdale Agreement and UWC strike
00:38:13 4.4 Proposal of an independent Northern Ireland
00:40:39 4.5 Mid-1970s
00:43:13 4.6 Late 1970s
00:45:07 5 1980s
00:50:41 6 1990s
00:51:44 6.1 Escalation in South Armagh
00:53:30 6.2 First ceasefire
00:55:31 6.3 Second ceasefire
00:58:24 6.4 Political process
01:00:44 7 Collusion between British forces and loyalists
01:05:24 8 The Disappeared
01:06:59 9 Shoot-to-kill allegations
01:07:42 10 Parades issue
01:08:55 11 Social repercussions
01:11:08 12 Casualties
01:13:17 12.1 Responsibility
01:15:02 12.2 Status
01:16:12 12.3 Location
01:16:43 12.4 Chronological listing
01:16:52 12.5 Additional statistics
01:17:01 13 See also
01:17:56 13.1 In popular culture
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The Troubles (Irish: Na Trioblóidí) was an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland conflict, and the Conflict in Ireland, it is sometimes described as a guerrilla war or a low-level war. The conflict began in the late 1960s and is usually deemed to have ended with the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. Although the Troubles primarily took place in Northern Ireland, at times the violence spilled over into parts of the Republic of Ireland, England, and mainland Europe.
The conflict was primarily political and nationalistic, fuelled by historical events. It also had an ethnic or sectarian dimension, although it was not a religious conflict. A key issue was the constitutional status of Northern Ireland. Unionists/loyalists, who were mostly Protestants, wanted Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom. Irish nationalists/republicans, who were mostly Catholics, wanted Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom and join a united Ireland.
The conflict began during a campaign to end discrimination against the Catholic/nationalist minority by the Protestant/unionist government and police force. The authorities attempted to suppress this protest campaign and were accused of police brutality; it was also met with violence from loyalists, who alleged it was a republican front. Increasing inter-communal violence, and conflict between nationalist youths and police, eventually led to riots in August 1969 and the deployment of British troops. Some Catholics initially welcomed the army as a more neutral force, but it soon came to be seen as hostile and biased. The emergence of armed paramilitary organisations led to the subsequent warfare over the next three decades.
The main participants in the Troubles were republican paramilitaries such as the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA); loyalist paramilitaries such as the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and Ulster Defence Association (UDA); British state security forces – the British Army and Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC); and political activists and politicians. The security forces of the Republic played a smaller role. Republican paramilitaries carried out a guerrilla campaign against the British security forces, as well as a bombing campaign against infrastructure, commercial and political targets. Loyalists targeted republicans/nationalists, and attacked the wider Catholic community in what they claimed was retaliation. At times there were bouts of sectarian tit-for-tat violence. The British security forces undertook both a policing and a counter-insurgency role, primarily against republicans. There were some incidents of collusion between British security forces and loyalists. The Troubles also involved numerous ri ...
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