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Place Names of Co. Down; M...
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| Mabege | Newry | . | means ' a little plain'; a lost townland c. 1575 |
PNNI v1 p 10
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| Mac..... | . | . | see under Mc..... |
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| Macartan Park | Loughinisland | 21: 42/47 | farm, 2km N of Loughinisland village | . |
| Macherally | Magherally | . | spelling used for Magherally in 1659 census | PNNI V6 p 258 |
| Macheredroll | Magheradrool | . | mentioned in 1659 Census for Loughinisland; see Magheradrool | S P |
| Macherlisnesillaugh Machrey |
Kilkeel | . | alternate names for Maghery townland in Rent Roll of 1688 | PNNI V3 p 50 |
| Macherlvan | Down | . | mentioned in 1659 census for Loughinisland; see Magheralegan | SP |
| MacGourtrey's Castle | Ballykinler | . | near the shore in Ballykinler Upper, extensive foundations found |
LR 2005 p23
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| MacLeans Close | Kilcoo | 29: 30/33 | farm ;near Tullyree Hill, 2km E of Kilcoo | . |
| Madden Bridge Madden (The) |
Tullylish | . | 2km SW of Gilford town in Loughans townland; Madden Hill nearby; also name of a railway station; residence of Canavan family c. 1880 | old b/w map F4; PNNI V6 p 351; OFB p126 |
| Maddydrumbrist | Donaghmore | . | a townland of 182 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map;means ' moor of the easily broken ridge';originally belonged to the Magennis clan; hill 288 ft; Frankfort farmhouse & Four Mile House here ; ˝ way between Newry & Loughbrickland | V3 p7, 8, 9, OSM; PNNI V1 p 104 |
| Magdala House | Holywood | . | in Holywood Rd, Strandtown; residences of James Elliott in 1902 | POD |
| Magee's Hotel | Down | . | in Market St, Downpatrick;originally Denvir's Hotel but bought by Robert & Ellen Magee in 1919 |
LM 1999 p45
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| Maggie's Leap | Kilkeel | 29: 38/28 | 3km S of Newcastle; click here for an old postcard and more information | . |
| Maggys Rock | Kilbroney | 29: 19/15 | in Carlingford Lough, just offshore near Killowen Point | . |
| Maggie's Steps | Donaghcloney | . | in Ballygunaghan townland; a holy well near River Lagan | PNNI V6 p 100 |
| Magharalinch | Moira | . | alternate spelling for Magherahinch in 1659 census | PNNI V6 p 291 |
| Maghea | Tullynakill | . | 17 inhabitants in 1821 | V17 p 121 OSM |
| Maghera | Maghera | 29: 37/35 | village and a small parish; 3km SE of Castlewellan; click here to see its location of a townland map; means ' plain of the ringfort'- ; click here for a photo of Maghera pub and more information | LR 2005 p11; WDG p22 |
| Maghera Bridge | Maghera | 29: 36/34 | over Carrogs River ;near Maghera village | . |
| Magherabeg | Dromore | 20: 19/55 | a townland 2km NNW of Dromore; 863 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' small plain' ; church land which belonged to the Bishop of Dromore; school here in 1836 | V12 p78 OSM; PNNI V6 p 138 |
| Magheracate | Loughinisland | . | ancient name for Clough after magic cat legend | LR 2005 p11 |
| Magheraconluce | Annahilt | . | a townland of 571 acres; SW of Annahilt town; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of the meadow of the healing herb'; 66 families in the census without surnames of 1823,40 employed in agriculture,14 in trade,29 servants; flax occupied by J. Young, corn mill occupied by James McGill & corn mill occupied by Mr Scott in 1836; the proprietor then was Lord Downshire whose agent was Mr reilly of Hillsborough; 31 landholders; farms were from 2-22 acres with one of 48 acres; rents from 20-32 shillings an acre | HMP; V12 p 20, 21, 23, 25 OSM |
| Magheracranmoney Magheracranmore | Inch | 21: 47/50 | a townland 6km N of Downpatrick; click here to see its location on a map; 861 acres; 'means boggy plain of the trees'; bog here; owned by Earl of Ardglass & leased to John Echlin Esq. 1637-1698 & sublet to Henry Maxwell; oldest Catholic chapel in Co Down here called Rocks Chapel ; Primitive Wesleyan Methodists here 1 Mar 1845 | TCC p 33; LR 2009 p51; LM 1985 p53; V17 p 73 OSM; KCB p 25; GIC |
| Magheradartin | Hillsborough | 20: 27/59 | a townland 2km E of Hillsborough; 420 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; proprietor Lord Downshire; agent Mr Reilly in 1836; farms from 4-12 acres; rents on old lease 16 shillings, new leases 28-30 shillings an acre | V12 p 86 OSM |
| Magheradroll Magheradrool | Magheradrool | 20: 38/51 | a parish & a townland of 503 acres; 2km SE of Ballynahinch on Drumaness road; means ' plain between two rivers'; old graveyard and ruined church for Catholics and Church of Ireland; in 1659 there were 0 English/Scots & 4 Catholic families here; in 1803 there were 512 Protestants & 251 Catholics; Bishops Land held under leases by Messrs. Montgomery, Martin & Sheckilton and re-let by them at 40-50 shillings an acre; farms were from 5-18 acres; crops were potatoes, oats & barley; flax mill occupied by Patrick Dougherty in 1836 ; problems in cemetery 22 Oct 1853: riot 29 Jul 1854; I have indexed the inhabitants for all dwellings in Magheradrool townland for Griffiths Valuations of 1864 throughout Surnames Index | HMP; V17 p 99, 105, 120 OSM; HCDTD p38; DR*; GV; HPM p1 |
| Magheragall Lower | Blaris | . | In 1836 the applotter was John Holmes & appraiser was Alfred Gill | V12 p 41, 42, 43 OSM |
| Magheragall Upper | Blaris | . | In 1836 the applotter was Moses Watson& appraiser James Murphy; | V12 ps 40, 41,42 OSM |
| Magheragarry Magherageery | Blaris | . | 2km SW of Lisburn; 423 acres. ;list of charity subscribers from 1836 |
V12 p 107 OSM
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| Magherahamlet | Dromara | . | once a parish & a townland; Church of Ireland here; Glebe house in Drumgavelin ;means ‘plain of the plague-cemetery’; school here; the proprietor in 1795 was Rev. Skef. Thompson | V12 p 63, 66 OSM:BH; UJA; HMP |
| Magherahinch | Moira | 20: 15/60 | a townland 1km S of Moira; 132 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of the watermeadows'; owned by Sir Art Magennis in 1609 then Symond Bateman in 1659; proprietor Sir R. Bateson in 1836 | V12 p 120 OSM; PNNI V6 p 291 |
| Magherahinch House | Moira | . | 1km S of Moira town; the propriwtor in 1795 was James Bateman; house & estate in 1837; residence of late Adam Agar in 1935 | UJA; V12 p 118 OSM; old b/w map J3; Irish Times |
| Magheraknock | Magheradrool | 20: 34/57 | a townland 6km NW of Ballynahinch on the Lisburn road;click here to see its location on a map; 799 acres; means ‘plain of the hill’; a McCartan stronghold in 1600; in 1659 there were 9 English/Scots & 2 Catholic families here; owned by Arthur Annesley then sold to David Ker family in 1786 ; proprietor D. Ker Esq.in 1836; farms were from 4- 50 acres with most leasees Protestant & Presbyterian; middling quality land; rents were from 34 - 40 shillings an acre; crops were oats, barley clover, rye potatoes; there were 8 linen weavers; corn mill; school here in 1836; new Orange Hall 8 Nov 1879; Mission Hall built here in 1927 | HMP; MO 11/8/04*; V17 p 103, 104 OSM; JML (PRONI_D1255/3/23; HCDTD p38; BH; DR* 3/12/03 '; MO 18/10/2006; OBLS p49 (n/w photo of mill and countryside) |
| Magheral | Drumballyroney | . | name of the Catholic chapel in Lisnavaghrog; school here | PE |
| Magheralagan Magheraleggin | Down | . | a townland of 377 acres; NW of Downpatrick ; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of the flat sone or low-lying area'; originally belonged to the Bishop of Down; a Viking hoard found here; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Roger West Esq; lake & mill in 1836; owned by heirs of Lord de Clifford & Francis Savage Esq.in 1836; there were 45 houses; 29 families employed in agriculture & 13 in trade; 134 males & 114 females; 4 manufacturers & 5 servants; I have indexed some of the Griffths Valuations from this townland in Surname Index; click here for a photo of Magheralagan Pipe Band of 1953/4 | LR 2005 p22; LM 1985 p52; TCC p 33; V17 p 38, 49, 53, 55 OSM; GV |
| Magheralagan Lough | Down | 21: 44/44 | lake ;4km WSW of Downpatrick; click here for a photo | |
| Magheralin | Magheralin | 20: 13/59 | a village and a parish ;3km SW of Moira on Lurgan road;click here for a map of the townlands in this parish; means plain of the church';site of an ancient church of St. Ronan; school built 1815; Catholic church here; Catholic Parochial House here | V12 p 109, 110 OSM: GIRP; PNNI V6 p 214, 216 |
| Magherally | Magherally | 20:16/47 | a small parish, a village, a townland of 491 acres; 5km NE of Banbridge; click here to see its location on a townland map;means 'apple tree plain'; Church of Ireland & Presbyterian churches here ; bog of 8 acres; 1 acres; belongs to Bishop of Dromore in 1836; 2 schools here in 1836; the people were described as industrious and peaceable; their food was oatmeal, potatoes, milk and bacon; their fuel was turf from the flow bog | V12 p 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 OSM: GIC; PNNI V6 p 257 |
| Magheralone | Loughinisland & Kilmore | 21: 41/48 | a townland 7km SE of Ballynahinch; 871 acres; click here to see its location on a map; click here to see my One Place Study;assault & riot 25 Jun 1853 | TCC p 33; LCB p17,19,32,81: BH; DRr |
| Magheramayo | Drumgooland | 29: 29/37 | a townland 4km NW of Castlewellan on Banbridge road; 752 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; St. Patrick passed by & drank form a well here; ruins of ancient church (Shankill) here; in 1659 Census it was called Magermay and there were 8 Catholic families only; by 1841 Census there were 95 familes with 243 males & 256 females; flax mill here in 1836 ; school established 1824; Patrick McKeown killed by traction engine 2 May 1874; local Gaelic footbal team played in finalsof East & South Down league 7 Sep 1924 | V3 p 25 OSM; DDPP p62; DCPH p 38, 47,131; DR & DR* |
| Magheramesk | Blaris | . | parish works program in 1836; a townland in Co Antrim | V12 p 40, 42 OSM |
| Magheramurphy | Kilkeel | . | ancient name was Magremurphy;a townland of 378 acres; the town of Kilkeel is in this townland ; click here to see its position on a map; part of the Bagenal Estate in 1575 & owned by Lord Nicholas Bagenal in 1690s ; in 1659 there were 12 English/Scots & 2 Irish families living here & the owner was Arthur Monipenny Esq. | V7 p 47 OSM;SP; PNNI V3 p 48; MO 5/8/ 2009 p6 |
| Magherana | Donaghcloney | 20: 9/54 | a townland 1km SW of Waringstown; 739 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of the ford' or 'Murphys' plain'; owned by George Rawdon in 1666; demesne of Rev H Waring who was the proprietor in 1836 lived in this townland, rents were £2 an acre; forest; Waringstown village near here; corn & yarn mill; site of parish church built 1689 by William Waring | V12 p 57, 58, 59 OSM; V 19 MIs; PNNI V6 p 92 |
| Magherary | Blaris | . | the name of a school built 1828 | V12 p 34 OSM |
| Magherasaul | Kilmegan | 29: 37/38 | a townland 4km NE of Castlewellan on the Clough road; 573 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; owned by Marquis of Downshire in 1863 |
GV
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| Magherascouse | Comber | a townland 4km S of Comber; 1284 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; Moneygreen Bog here ; school here in 1836; the proprietor in 1837 was Lord Dufferin whose agent was Mr Reid of Killyleagh; farms were from 10 to 30 acres; the quality of the land was middling; rent 21- 32 shillings an acre;there were 356 males & 376 females in 1837; railwayline ran through here in 1863; (email me for a copy of school presentation address Oct 1898) | SHM '86 p 32; V7 p 32, 34 40, 42 ,43 OSM; GV; MSch | |
| Magherascouse Lough | Comber | 21: 44/64 | 5km S of Comber, lake | . |
| Magheratimpany Magheratimpney | Magheradrool | 20: 38/49 | a townland 4km SE of Ballynahinch; click here to see its location on a map; 523 acres; means“ plain of the standing stone or peak hill” or 'plain of the minstrel'; ;an ancient Catholic chapel here; a McCartan stronghold in 1600; in 1659 there were 0 English/Scots & 12 Catholic families here; Light Dragoons camped out here in the 1709 rebellion; James Robb raised Magheratimpany Volunteers here Oct 1779; property of Colonel Forde whose agent was Capt. Gordon in 1836; most lesees were Catholic; bad quality land; farms were from 4-27 acres; rents were 8- 30 shillings an acre; crops were potatoes & oats; 6 linen weavers; crops were potatoes, wheat, oats & barley; click here for the story/ history of this townland; I have indexed the inhabitants for all dwellings for Griffiths Valuations of 1863 throughout Surnames Index | HMP; TCC p 33;MO 11/8/04*; V 17 p 99, 104 OSM: BH; DR23/1/1938*; HCDTD p38; DR* 9/10/1970; O'L B p 506, 507; GV |
| Magherawly | Magherally | . | alternate spelling for Magherally in Subsidy Roll 1663 |
PNNI V6 p 258
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| Maghereagh Magheriagh Maghyrreogh Maghreagh |
Kilkeel | 29: 32/15 | a townland 2km NE of Kilkeel near Broged Harbour; 642 acres; click here to see its position on a map; means ' grey plain'; part of the Bagenal Estate in 1575 & owned by Lord Nicholas Bagenal in 1690s ; in 1659 there were 12 Irish families living here & the owner was Arthur Monipenny Esq.; |
SP; PNNI V3 p 49; MO 5/8/2009 p6
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| Maghery | Kilkeel | 29: 26/15 | a townland 4km W of Kilkeel on Rostrevor road; 283 acres; click here to see its position on a map; means 'plain'; part of the Bagenal Estate in 1575 & owned by Lord Nicholas Bagenal in 1690s |
PNNI V3 p 50; MO 5/8/2009 p6
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| Magill's Ford | Tullylish | . | original name for Gilford |
OGSLL p3
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| Maginnis Villa | Newry | 29: 10/24 | on Newry River; 3km SSE of Newry | . |
| Maghrenesbegg | Loughinisland | . | also see Naghan; means ‘the little ford’ | LCB p 81 |
| Magnus Cross | Down | . | 2km SW of Downpatrick |
old b/w map N13
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| Magnus Grave | Kilmegan | . | King of Norway; grave near an old disued railway line which ran from Downpatrick to Newcastle; near the marshes at Dundrum |
LM 1983 p11
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| Magowan Park | Kilkeel | 29: 28/13 | farm, 2km WNW of Kilkeel | . |
| Maharaloon | Loughinisland | . | see Magheralone | . |
| Mahee Island | Tullynakill | 21: 53/64 | large island, 176 acres, in Strangford Lough,3km W of Ardmillan; click here to see its location on a townland map; click here to see photos of ancient monastic site and 16th century castle at the north east point |
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| Mahernac | Donaghcloney | . | spelling for Magherana townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V6 p 92
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| Mahernefinch | Moira | . | alternate spelling for Magherahinch on Rent Roll of 1692 |
PNNI V6 p291
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| Mahrylen | Magheralin | . | alternate spelling for Magheralin |
PNNI V6 p 215
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| Mahulas Well | Kilkeel | 29: 34/16 | ancient holy site on the coast; just S of Ballymartin village |
PNNI V3 p 62
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| Makeonan | Donaghcloney | . | 19 acres bog; see Annaghmakeon | V12 p 57, 58 OSM |
| Malapharnachan | Magherally | . | alternate splleing for Mullafernaghan townland in 1732 |
PNNI V6 p 265
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| Malcross | Newtownards | . | see Milecross |
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| Mallard Plantation | Ballyculter | 21: 56/49 | part of Castleward Estate, Raholp ; residence of Mrs. Coates in 1895 |
LM 1995 p75
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| Mallorytown | Bangor | . | an alternate name for Groompsort in 1333 |
PNNI V2 p 163
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| Malonestown | Donaghmore | . | a house cluster (clachan) in Ballymacrattymore townland c. 1800 |
DDPP p35
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| Malyconingham | Bright | . | alternate name ofr Conianstown townland c. 1329 |
O'L B p 182
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| Mamreville | Knockbreda | . | in Hawthornden Rd, Tullycarnett; residences of R Watson & Samuel Edwards in 1902 | POD |
| Man of War Gullet | Bangor | . | rocky shore on western side of Bangor Bay |
V7 p 20 OSM
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| Man of War Inn | Saintfield | . | proprietor in 1811 was J. McCartan | POD |
| Mandeville's Castle | Killinchy | . | an Anglo Norman castle in Rathgorman townland; only a ringfort remains |
LR 2005 p20
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| Man of War Inn | Saintfield | . | in High St, Saintfield; the proprietor in 1811 was James Macartan |
POD
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| Mann's Corner | Holywood | . | on Mann's Rd, Sydenham area; b/w photo available |
ACS p136
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| Manor Farm | Dongahadee | 15:59/80 | farm; just W of Donaghadee town; residence of S.S. Vance in 1910 |
POD
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| Manor Farm | Drumbeg | 20: 30/65 | farm; 2km S of Drumbeg village | . |
| Manor House | Blaris | . | in Lisburn; residence of Walter T. Stannus in 1886 | POD |
| Manor House | Donaghadee | . | residence of Daniel Delacherois in 1886 & Col. Delacherois in 1910 | POD |
| Manor House | Kilmegan | 29: 36/33 | farm; 2km NE of Newcastle; residence of William Jackson Pigott in 1910 |
POD
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| Mansion House | Warrenpoint | . | a house & 4 acres in Seaview , Warrenpoint ,leased by Agnes Clougher in 1863 from Roger Hall |
GV
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| Manxman | Doangahdee |
15:60/78
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rocky just offshore near St Patrick's Well; 2km S of Donaghadee ; in irish Sea | . |
| Manx View | Kilcoo | . | houses in Newcastle ; residence of Mrs Johnston & Alexander Robinsons in 1910 |
POD
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| Maple Cottage | Holywood | . | in Craigavad townland; click here for a photo c. 1900 | . |
| Maples (The) | Knockbreda | . | cnr Knock & Gilnahirk Rds, East Belfast; built by William McLeish c. 1870s; residence f Mrs MacGeagh in 1902 | OS map 1902 5.09 ; POD |
| Maple Vale | Killaney | . | near Boardmills; residence of Samuel J. & Agnes Graham in 1918 | CWGC |
| Maralin | Magheralin | . | alternate spelling for Magheralin | PNNI V6 p 216 |
| Marathon | Bangor | . | in CliftonRd, Bangor; residence of William Morrison in 1902 |
POD
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| Marathon House | Kilcoo | . | a boarding house in Newcastle in 1914; run by Miss Netta V. Walshe | NWAG p 46 |
| Marbit House | Bangor | . | gentleman's residence in Main Street, Bangor in 1834 | V7 p 20 OSM |
| Marcelltown | Down | . | see Marshallstown | . |
| Margaret's Castle | Ardglass | . | in Kildare St, Ardglass; 15th century castle;part of defence works around Ardglass; not occupied in 1836 but in reasonable condition;built on a similar design to Jordan's, Audley's & Kilclief castles with corner bastions & eternal machicolation; by 1863 it was in ruins & owned by Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk | V3 p 3 OSM: LWAG p 68; O'L V1 p 166;DR 5/5/1938; GV |
| Margretta Villa | Bangor | . | villa in Crawfordsburn Rd, Bangor; residence of William Bryson in 1901 | POD |
| Mariville | Dromore | . | house; residence of John Harrison in 1886 | POD |
| Marietta | Knockbreda | . | off Barnetts Rd, Tullycarnett; built c. 1868; large house & garden in 1902; residence of John A. Hanna in 1902; demolished in 1970s b/w photo avalable | OS map 1902 5.09; POD ; ACC p7 (map) ,52,53 |
| Marieville | Kilkeel | . | in Annalong; residence of Alexander & William Gibney in 1910 |
POD
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| Marine Villa | Bangor | . | villa in Raglan Rd, Bangor; residence of Miss Connor in 1902 |
POD
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| Marine Villa | Inishargy | . | a villa in Kircubbin; residence of Mrs B. Steele & Robert Steele in 1910 |
GV
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| Marion Villa | Newry | . | on Rathfriland Road; residence of William Richard & Thomasina Harcourt in 1894 | OFN p 48 |
| Marino | Holywood | . | row of 7 houses in 1863; owned mainly by Thomas Ward; railway station opened 1870 (photo available); death of Charles H. Ward Esq. 3 Feb 1883 (DR & NC) | V7 p 74 OSM; GV; NDM p118; DR; NWAG p 37 ; NC; R1 CBSA |
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Marino House
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Holywood
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house & 14 acres in Ballycultra townland; residence
of Joseph Magill in 1852; leased by Thomas McCammon in 1863 from rep.
Robert S. Kennedy; residence of James Woods in 1936
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POD; GV ; R1 CBSA; LR 2006 p26
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Marino
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Kilcoo
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in Newcastle; earlier name for Mountain Villa &
Whitehead House; residence of Robert Hall in 1910 & Mrs Caulfield
in 1922
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PTTF p7; WDG p172
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| Mariville | Dromore | . | residence of David Spence in 1910 |
POD
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| Marlborough House | Down | . | in Killough Rd, Ballymote Middle townland; click here for a photo and more information |
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| Marlemont | Tullynakill | 21: 48/65 | farm; in Lisbarnet townlands 4km SSE of Comber; | . |
| Marlfield Marlefield |
Ardquin | 21:57/54 | a townland 3km NW of Portaferry; 214 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' field of clay & silt'; owned by Anthony Trail in 1613; proprietor in 1795 was James Dalgell then Dean Trail in 1836 | UJA; V17 p125, 126 OSM; O'L V1 p 426; PNNI V2 0 37 |
| Marlfield Bay | Ardquin | 21: 57/53 | in Strangford Lough, 2km NW of Portaferry | . |
| Marl Island | Killinchy | . |
in Strangford Lough
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V7 p 86, 92 OSM |
| Marlborough House | Down | 21: 49/42 | farm estate , 2km S of Downpatrick near the racecourse ; estate of Lord de Clifford in 1777; residence of James Stitt in 1840s; click here for a photo |
SHM '98 p 42(map); PE
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| Marle Lough | Kilmore | . | very small lake in Drumnaconnor townland | BN 15/6/1764 |
| Marmion | Holywood | . | house & 2 acres in Holywood townland , leased by Forster Greene in 1863 from John Burgoyne ; owned by William Shaw in 1876 with 6 acres | GV; Q2 CBSA; LOI |
| Marmont | Holywood | . | in Holywood Rd, Strandtown (Ballymisert townland) ; a large house built 1864 with 14 acres on the site of Ballagh's Farm; bought by Mr. William Mitchell for £4000 in 1886; residence of R.A. Mitchell in 1902; converted into Mitchell House School | POD; OS map 4.08 ; ACS p 70, 84(photo) |
| Marnline | Moira | . | residence of E. Ervine in 1838 | IIW #35725 |
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Marshallstown |
Down | 21: 48/41 | a townland 4km S of Downpatrick; 247 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; leased by Earl of Ardglass to Patrick Sloane for 61 years 1637-1698 but leased taken over by William Hamilton Esq. by 1669 for an annual rent of £20; owned by Southwell Estate in 1752; a proprietor in 1795 was John West; owned by Lord De Clifford in 1836 ; there were 14 houses; 10 families employed in agriculture & 2 in trade; 32 males & 37 females; 1 manufacturer & 4 servants | LM 1985 p7, 53; UJA;V17 p 53, 56, 57 OSM: LM 1991 p27; MID p 168 |
| Martello | Bangor | . | in Princetown Road; built by James Thompson in 1885; residence of Mr. William Bell pre 1895 & Rev. R.A. Crawford in 1902 & Mr A.F. Skillington in 1919 & then James Thompson c. 1930s ;photo available |
NC; Bangor p69; NDM p136;POD; OS map 1902 2.05 ; AEVB
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| Martello Cottage | Holywood | . | house & 2 acres in Victoria St, Holywood , leased by William Lindon in 1863 from John Hunter | GV |
| Martello House | Holywood | . | house & yard in Ballykeel townland, leased by Jane Ashmore in 1863 from William Linden ; owned by John F. Willis in 1876 with 3 acres; residence of Mr William Shaw in 1910 | GV; LOI;POD |
| Martin's Brae | Saintfield | . | hill with road over in Drumnaconnell townland |
DR (23/10/15)
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| Martinstown | Loughinisland | 21: 41/48 | farm area , 3km N of Loughinisland village | . |
| Marville | Bangor | . | in Ballyholme Rd, Bangor; residence of Henry Baxter in 1901 | POD |
| Marybrook | Dromara | . | the manse for 1st Dromara Presbyterian in Ardannagh townland; residence of Rev. James Birch Black in 1818 & Widow Mussen in 1844 & Robert Skelly in 1899 & Mrs Skelly in 1910 |
PE; ARF;PR; MIs; POD
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| Marybrook | Dromore | 20: 25/50 | farm; in Kinallen village; residence of Robert Skelly J.P. in 1886 |
POD
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| Mary Brook House | Kilmore | 21: 41/52 | farm, on Ballynahinch river, 4km W of Crossgar; sometimes used as a townland name for Drumnaconnor; residence of James Trail in 1710 ; leased to Rev. Moses Nelson in 1770 who sublet it in 22 Feb 1771; set on fire by arsonists 28 May 1771; residence of John McConnall in 1783; the proprietor in 1795 was John Wilkes; sold to the Silcock family in 1800 ; residence of William S. Silcock Esq. in 1940 |
Burke's Irish Family Records; Register of Deeds, Dublin
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| Marybrook | Knockbreda | . | in Knock Rd, East Belfast ; residence of the Misses Davidson in 1902 | POD |
| Maryfield | Holywood | . | house & farm of 28 acres near the sea in the townland of Knocknagoney; residence of John Kennedy Esq. in 1834 & residence of John Heron in 1852; leased by John Heron in 1863 from John Harrison; residence of John Heron 1845; death of John Heron Esq. at Maryfield residence; a native of Killyleagh 10 Sep 1870; residence of William Cowan Heron in 1886 | V7 p 76,82 OSM: DR;AG; old b/w map S5;POD; GV; MIs; ODHD p4; O4/6 CBSA |
| Marymount | Dromore | . | 2km SE of Dromore; town farm estate of Mr. Smith Esq. in 1777 ; the proprietor in 1795 was John Hickey; residence of Elizabeth Black in 1842 & James C. Anderson in 1865 |
old b/w map J6; UJA; SMH '98 p42; IIWv4p11; NLAT
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| Marymount | Killyleagh | . | near Killyleagh; residence of Robert Reid in 1771 |
NIOD p223
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| Marymount | Knockbreda | . | an estate; S of Castlereagh on the Dundonald to Knockbreckan Road in 1739; the proprietor in 1795 was William H. Steele |
TMUOP p85; UJA
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| Maryport | Ards area | . | vessel wrecked; 4 Ards men drowned 18 Feb 1882 |
NC
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| Mary's Cottage | Holywood | . | in Ballymisert townland near Sydenham Villa in 1858 | ACS p 10 (map) |
| Marys Cottage | Knockbreda | . | in Barnetts Rd, Knock ; residence of W.J. McDowel in 1902 | POD |
| Maryvale | Holywood | . | residence of James Hargrave in 1852 |
POD
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| Mary Vale | Moira | 20: 18/58 | farm; 3km SE of Moira | . |
| Mary Vale | Newry | . |
farm; 5km NE of Newry town; in Carnacully townland; the proprietor in 1795 was William Crow; residence of Thomas Fields in 1817 ; residence of Gordon family who also had a private graveyard in Savalmore townland; owned by Oliovia Gordon in 1876 with 94 acres |
old b/w map C8 ; UJA; Registry of Deeds, Dublin
Vol 715 p530; POD; MIs; LOI
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| Maryville | Kilcoo | . | a house 24 Downs Rd, Newcastle ; residence of Matthew King J.P. in 1910 |
POD ; WDG p151
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| Masons Bridge | Kilmore | 21: 40/51 | over Ballynahinch river ;in Raleagh townland; mentioned in lease Trail to Nelson in 1770; the proprietor in 1795 was James Cleland |
Register of Deeds, Dublin; UJA
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| Massford | Dromara | . | farm; 2km SW of Dromara town |
old b/w map I 8
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| Massforth | Kilkeel | 21: 29/15 | Catholic Church and ancient chambered grave near Dunnaman townland | . |
| Masters Island | Down | . | another name for Horse Island |
O'L V1 p 258
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| Matherath Matheraw |
Maghera | . | alternate names for Maghera parish in 1615 |
O'L B p 319, 323
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| Mathers Close | Dromore | 20: 21/56 | farm; 3km N of Dromore | . |
| Mathers Fort | Magheralin | . | an ancient rath & site of farm in Ballymacateer townland ; residence or Abram & Mary Lunn in 1758 & Edwad Lun in 1795 |
PNNI V6 p 221; IIW V4 p78; UPA
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| Matthew Scott's Rock | Bangor | 15:61/84 | on NE coast of Copeland Island ; in Irish Sea | . |
| Maude Ville | Warrenpoint | . | residence of Mr. John Halpin in 1881 |
POD
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| Maugellroughe | Kilkeel | . | alternate name for Maghereagh townland in Bagenal rent Roll of 1757 |
PNNI V3 p 49
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| Mavesford | Saintfield | . | residence of late Mr William Davidson in 1869 |
DR 2/10/69*
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| Mavesford Bridge | Saintfield | 21: 42/60 | over a stream;2km NE of Saintfield | . |
| Maxwell Court | Comber | 21: 44/69 | house & farm estate of 89 acres in Townparks townland; 1km W of Comber; ancient motte here; residence of William Maxwell Wilson Esq. in 1824 & James Cairns in 1837 & George Crea in 1852 (leased by George Cree's representatives in 1863 from Marquis of Londonderry & rep. James Andrews) & John Andrews J.P. in 1886 & 1899; residence of John M. Andrews in 1912 |
UJA; V7 p29 OSM; TOOC p19,21, 60 ; GV; POD ;MIs;
POD
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| May Cottage | Kilbroney | . | in Rostrevor; residence of Mrs Houston in 1910 |
POD
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| Mayfield | Bangor | . | attached villas in Princetown Rd, Bangor; residences of James Davison , Thomas Atkison, & Mrs Rayner in 1902 |
POD
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| Mayfield | Dromore | 20: 24/51 | farm; 5km SE of Dromore; possibly in Kinallan; residence of Birch James Gillmar in 1846 & James B. Gilmer in 1852 ; owned by James Birch Gilmore in 1876 with 89 acres |
POD; LOI
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| Maymore Moymore |
Killyleagh | . | a townland 2km N of Killyleagh town; 285 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; owned by Patrick McNab & Patrick McCresscan in 1610 | O'L V1 p 343 |
| Maymore House | Killyleagh | 21: 52/55 | farm; 2km N of Killyleagh | . |
| Maymount | Donaghadee | . | a villa in New Rd, Donaghadee; residence of F.J. McCormick in 1910 |
POD
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| Mayo | Clonallan | 29: 15/26 | a townland which surrounds Mayobridge village; 674 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of the yew tree'; a Hedge School here c. 1800 |
PNNI V1 p 78; DDPP p89
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| Mayobridge | Clonallan | 29: 16/27 | village in Mayo townland; 7km E of Newry; Catholic chapel here & Parochial House; school established 1832; tragedy for the Fegan family 18 Dec 1886; Gaelic Football team in 1912 were Patrick Downey, goal; full backs were John Downey, Edward Butterfield; half backs were Frank Mallon, Stephen Grant, James Grant; 3/4 backs were Matt Mallon, James Hillen; forwards were John Butterfield, Arthru Butterfield, Charles McCavitt, Patrick Barry, Peter Keenan | V3 p 1 OSM; DR; GIC ; GAA CS p 34; PNNI V1 p 83 |
| Maypole Bridge | Dromore | . | over the railway; 1km N of Dromore town |
old b/w map J5
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| Maypole Hill | Dromore | . | site of an ancient rath, just near the Cathedral |
PNNI V6 p 108
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| Mays Corner | Drumballyroney | 29: 19/39 | crossroads, in Ballybrick townland, 3km NW of Ballyroney village; site of an old post office |
PNNI V6 p 185
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| Maysford | Saintfield | . | a farm; residence of Andrew Bennett in 1901 & 1910 |
POD
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| May Villa | Dundonald | . | residence of Mrs Orr Sheppard in 1900 & 1902 |
NDM p10; POD
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| Maze | Blaris | . | a townland of 1563 acres; 5km SW of Lisburn, near River Lagan; click here to see its location on a townland map; racecourse & 2 meetings per year; drained turf bog; schools & Sunday school here in 1836 charity subs; races 10 Jul 1841; distressed weavers 26 Jan 1867; homicide, Patrick Morgan 3 Aug 1867 (DR); highway robbery at Maze 22 Mar 1834 (NH) ; today it is the site of a large military, political prison | V12 p 26, 28, 31, 34, 35, 38, 100, 107 OSM; old b/w map L4 ;DR; NH |
| Maze Course | Hillsborough | . | the proprietor in 1795 was Samuel Bradberry |
UJA
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| Maze House | Blaris | . | a farm; residence of William Henry Craig c. 1835 ; residence of George Knox Esq. in 1841 & owned by George Knox in 1876 with 178 acres; residence of J. Fullerton in 1910 | NLAT; Freeman's Journal; LOI; POD |
| Maze View | Hillsborough | 20: 20/57 | farm; 4km SW of Hillsborough | . |
| McAdams Lane Ends & Cross Roads | Dromore | . | crossroads, 3km E of Dromore town; site of an old post office |
old b/w map K6
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| McAleastown | Dunsford | . | a house cluster in Sheepland area |
Inv 2001 p 27
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| McAuleys Lake | Dromara Magherahamlet |
20: 36/48 | large lake in Dunbeg townland ; 5km S of Ballynahinch; click here to see its location on a map; click here for a photo |
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| McBrides Cross Roads | Drumgooland | . | 2km NW of Ballyward; in Moneyslane townland |
old b/w map H10; PNNI V6 p 157
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| McCammon Pladdy | Inishargy | 21: 57/64 | flat sunken rocks in Strangford lough, near Nuns Quarter townland |
PNNI V2 p 97
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| McCammon Rocks | Ballyhalbert | 21: 66/60 | large rocky outcrop off shore ;1km N of Portavogie |
PNNI V2 p 112
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| McCartans Close | Newry | . | farm; 3km E of Newry | old b/w map D10 |
| McClorys Bog | Annaclone | . | in Tullintanvally townland near Ananclone village | PNNI V6 p 73 |
| McComb’s Bridge | Clonduff | 29: 23/33 | across the river Bann, 3km E of Rathfriland on the Rathfriland to Castlewellan road; an old structure of unhewn stone with 2 parapet walls; 156 feet long & 66 feet broad | V3 p 3, 11 OSM; PNNI V6 p 161 & V3 p 96 |
| McCormicks Inn | Holywood | . | meeting of The Holywood Club here 1 Aug 1792 |
NS
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| McCormack Point | Bangor | . | near Groomsport; schooner Elizabeth lost here 26 Sep 1875 | BoTWR/MB |
| McCrackens Town | Seapatrick | . | 3km NE of Banbridge |
old b/w map G 6
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| McCrory's Castle | Down | . | a house 28 Irsh Street, Downpatrick was built on the stone foundations of this ancient building; where Mr. John Grant had a tailor's shop |
V17 p 41 OSM ; TCDEP Appendix H
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| McCulleys Rock | Newtownards | 21: 52/70 | rock in Strangford Lough,4km SW of Newtownards | . |
| McDowells Corner | Tullylish | 20: 7/50 | cross roads ;2km N of Gilford; McDowells Coal shafts here |
old b/w map G4
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| McElroy's Hall | Kilmegan | . | in Drumnaquoile townland |
DR* 24/11/1936
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| McFaddens Hill Head | Drumgath | . | farm; 3km SW of Rathfriland |
old b/w map E10
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| McGaffins Corner | Donaghmore | 29: 11/35 | 8km S of Loughbrickland; named after a local family |
PNNI V1 p 113
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| McGill's Dam | Dromore | . | a pool in Lisnaward townland which supplied water to Millfield |
PNNI V6 p 147
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| McGinns Cross | Drumgath | 29: 18/35 | 2km NW of Rathfriland on Loughbrickland road; in Grallaghgreenan townland; named after a local family |
PNNI V6 p 165 & V1 p 125
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| McGourtrey's Castle | Ballykinler | . | the foundations are on a hill in Upper Ballykinler townland |
O'L V 1 p 126
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| McGreerys Cross Roads | Saintfield | . | 4km SE of Saintfield on the Killyleagh road |
old b/w map Q10
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| McKaig's Rocks | Comber | 21: 49/68 | on Strangford lough,4km E of Comber | . |
| McKees Bridge | Hillsborough | 20: 23/57 | over a stream in Aghandunvarran townland | . |
| McKees Lough | Magherdrool | 20: 33/58 | N of Magheraknock townland; click here to see its location on a map | . |
| McKeys Bridge | Clonduff | . | 2km NE of Hilltown |
old b/w map E11
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| McLeans Hill | Kilmegan | 29: 34/34 | 2km S of Castlewellan | . |
| McLeighs Hotel | Magheradrool | . | on Market Square, Ballynahinch; built by David Ker in 1831; previously known as Walkers Hotel before 1900 then owned by Hugh McLeigh |
OBLS p11 (b/w photo)
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| McMillans Buildings | Knockbreda | . | 81-99 Albertbridge Rd, East Belfast in 1902 |
POD
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| McStay's Rock | Clonallan | . | Gaelic form of Carrickmacstay townland |
PNNI V1 p 70
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| Meadowvale | Dromore | 20: 23/54 | farm; 4km NE of Dromore | . |
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Meallough Mealough |
Drumbo | 20: 35/66 | a townland 1 km W of Carryduff; 827 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; a flax mill & a corn mill in 1833;the proprietor in 1833 was the heirs of Mr Cowan of Downpatrick whose agent was Mr W. Malcom of Hillhall; 41 landholders; farms were from 4-30 acres; old leases 16-18 shillings an acre & new leases 25-30 shillings an acre; in 1833 there were 111 houses; 54 families were employed in agriculture & 27 in trade or manufacture; 251 males & 261 females; 20 servants;William Keown tenantry 18 Oct 1845; foundation stone of Orange hall 7 Apr 1866; Mr Keown- Boyd's tenantry 8 Jan 1881 | V7 p 56, 60, 63 OSM: DR |
| Meares Court | Kilbroney | . | in Rostrevor; residence of Frederick & Harriette Devenish- Meares in 1930 | OFN p 106 |
| Mearn Well | Saul | . | ancient site near Saul village in Upper Ballintogher townland | old b/w map P14 ; O'L V1 p 320 |
| Medora | Bangor | . | 2 attached houses in Princetown Rd, Bangor in 1902; residence of George Reilly & John Smith in 1902 |
OS map 1901 2.05; POD
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| Meenan Minian Minen Minine |
Aghaderg | . | a townland 3km S of Loughbrickland; or Loughmonen; 391acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' grassy patch'; Meehan House here; school here | V12 p 3, 12OSM; PNNI V6 p 49; old b/w map D 6/7 |
| Megaberry | Blaris | . | in 1836 Matthew Watson & Alex Tolerton were to repair the lane from Megaberry to Trumery burying ground- parish works program | V12 p 42 OSM |
| Megarrystown | Moira | 20: 19/58 | a house cluster; 4km SE of Moira in Ballyknock townland ; many Megarrys/ Magarrys lived in the area 1773-1855 |
PNNI V6 p 297
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| Melough | Drumbo | . | see Mealough | . |
| Melvilles Buildings | Knockbreda | . | 227-257 Albertbridge Rd, East Belfast in 1902; mostly residential |
POD
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| Menalon | Tullylish | . | alternate spelling for Moyallan townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V6 p 345
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| Mercat Cross | Newtownards | . | built c. 1636 in the centre of town by the Montgomerys; a large drinking fountain |
FSFD p17,54
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| Mermaid Hotel | Inishargy | . | in Kircubbin; built by Francis Joseph Bigger; now part of Mahee Public House Trust Co.; the manager in 1910 was Mrs James Savage then Mrs. Alice Sharpe 16 Jul 1910 |
GV ; LR 2008 p57; JUAHS 2011 p31
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| Merryfield & Merryfield Old | Aghaderg | 20: 7/40 | farms; in Loughadian townland; about 1km apart; 3km SW of Loughbrickland |
old b/w map D 6 & D5/6
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| Merryland Cross Roads | Comber | 20: 39/69 | where the road from Knockbreckan to Gransha W to E-crosses the road from Belfast to Ballygowan N to S | . |
| Merriton Merrytown |
Saul | . | an Anglisation of Ballysugagh townland, 'sugach' means 'merry'; owned by Earl of Ardglass in 1669 & leased to Mrs. Mary Kynaston (widow) | O'L V1 p 237; LM 1985 p53 |
| Mertoun/ Merton Hall |
Holywood | . | house & farm of 22 acres in Knocknagoney townland; residence of John Harrison Esq. 6 May 1845 & 1852 (also George Howard Harrison) ; held in fee by John Harrison in 1863; residence of & James Boyd in 1891 & James McGrann in 1891 & Edwin Hughes in 1891 & 1893 & Walter Gordon Hogg & Robert Edward McLean in 1917 | AG; POD; GV; PR ; O5/6 CBSA; AEVB; BWM ;CWGC |
| Merview | Donaghadee | . | in Millisle; residence of John Grattan in 1852 & David Carmichael in 1886 | POD |
| Mew Island | Bangor | 15:61/86 | in Irish Sea; 31 acres; named after the sea-mews or gulls; rabbit warrens to be let 16 Nov 1795 (NS) ; very flat & wholly uncultivated in 1836; the people of Copeland Island graze their cattle there; NE of Lighthouse Island; proprietor in 1836 & 1863 was David Ker Esq.; a new light, Belfast Lough 8 Nov 1884 (DR); workmen busy on lighthouse 5 Aug 1882 & 27 Jan 1883 (NC) | NS; V7 p 21 & 68 OSM; DR; NC ; PNNI V2 p 175; GV |
| Meylerton | Killyleagh | . | ancient name of the castle in Ringdufferin townland |
O'L V1 p 343
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| Michaels Rock | Inishargy | 21: 55/62 | in Strangford Lough, 4km W of Kircubbin | . |
| Midge | Killyleagh | . | . | caora.com |
| Mid Island | Grey Abbey | 21: 56/67 | island in Strangford Lough, 1km W of Grey Abbey; 15 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map |
PNNI V2 p 211
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| Mid Island | Inishargy | 21: 59/60 | in Strangford Lough, near the shore in Gransha townland | . |
| Milebrush Farm | Dromore | . |
in Lurganban townland; residence of Mrs. Weir in 1850s; Methodist Cottage Meetings held here |
MCIDM
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| Milecross | Newtownards | . | a townland 2km W of Newtownards; 407 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; in 1659 there were 10 English/Scots & 5 Catholic families here; Quaker meeting house built here 1796; site of old Killysuggan Catholic graveyard ; fire at Milecross 13 Nov 1880; complimentary ploughing 25 Mar 1882+ |
V5 MIs; GIC; NC; SP; GV; PNNI V2 p 233;FSFD p5
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| Milecross Cottage | Newtownards |
15:48/75
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house & farm of 77 acres in Milecross townland; 2km NW of Newtownards town; held in fee by Rev. Joseph Bradshaw in 1863 | GV |
| Milecross Lodge | Newtownards |
15:48/75
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house in Milecross townland; 2km NW of Newtownards town; the proprietor in 1795 was Robert Bradshaw; residence of Robert Bradshaw in 1852; leased by Jonathan Bradshaw in 1863 from Rev. Joseph Bradshaw ; sale of gentleman's residence 25 Aug 1894; owned by John Tate of Downpatrick for a while but he didn't live there c. 1900 | UJA; POD; GV; NC; LR 2007 p83 |
| Milestone Mountain | Kilcoo | . | 2km SW of Newcastle |
old b/w map I15
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| Milfie | Ballyhalbert | . | near Ballyhemlin | V17 p 125 OSM |
| Millbank | Aghderg | . | the proprietor in 1795 was William Shegog residence of Rev. Haney Reid,minister in Loughbrickland in 1824 | UJA; POD |
| Millbank | Dundonald | . | residence of William McIlwaine in 1852 | POD |
| Millbank | Holywood | . | 2 houses in Victoria St, Holywood , owned by Andrew Cowan in 1863 | GV |
| Millbank | Kilbroney | . | residence of Samuel Wilson , a corn miller in 1814 | LSRM |
| Millbank | Newtownards | . | house & farm of 53 acres in Killarn townland, 1km NE of Dundonald village; leased by William McIlwaine in 1863 from Marquis of Londonderry; valuable land, corn & flax scutch mills for sale 8 Jul 1876; residence of Andrew Munce in 1902 | GV; DR; old b/w map S7; TMUOP p99; POD |
| Millbank | Seapatrick | . | in Tullyconnaught townland; estate of the Mulligan family who owned beetling mill in 1836 | BIH p D; OFB p26 |
| Mill Bay | Kilkeel | 29: 24/12 | part of Carlingford Lough, north of Greencastle; kilns here owned by Samuel Floyd in 1863; seaweed gathered here in 1914 | TU p114; POD; PNNI V3 p 62; JMSLG 2010 p69 ;HPA p44 |
| Mill Bridge | Magheradrool | . | just south of Ballynahinch on the Clough road; ; site of insurgent campaign during Rebellion of 1798 | BGHD p 153, 157 |
| Millbrooke | Bangor |
15:45/79
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farm; 4km SW of Bangor town | . |
| Mill Burn | Donaghadee | 15:58/76 | stream; southern part near Kilbright townland; runs into Irish Sea near Millisle; means ' river of the mill' | V17 p 124 OSM; PNNI V2 p 196 |
| Miller Hill Millar Hill |
Donaghadee | . | a small townland between Donaghadee & Millisle on the coast; 46 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; graveyard here called Templepatrick; owned by Robert Carmichael in 1863 |
PNNI V2 p 194 ;GV
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| Millers Corner | Grey Abbey | 21: 54/70 | in Ballyewry townland; on the road from Newtownards to Grey Abbey where Mt Stewart estate begins; public works program instigated from Miller's Three Roads to Gregstown for famine relief 27 May 1848 |
FCD s2 p 8
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| Mill Farm | Knockbreda | . | in Gortgrib; built before 1858; site of a corn mill powered by Gilnahirk River , residence of William Morrow, farmer; now called Mill gate |
ACG p9 (map), 37
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| Millfield | Dromore | 20: 18/50 | 6km S of Dromore; with a mill dam in Lisnaward townland; residence of Colville Dickson in 1849 & Joseph Dickson in 1879 |
PNNI V6 p 136, 147; MIs; OFB p19
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| Millfield House | Kilkeel | 29: 25/14 | farm, on Carlingford Lough, in Ballygowan townland | . |
| Mill Hill | Bright | . | over looks Killough; b/w photo available |
LM 1999 p81
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| Mill Hill | Donaghcloney | . | in Waringstown | WM |
| Mill Hill | Kilmegan | . | near Castlewellan; death of Mr James Hanna 11 May 1872 & death of Walsh Brown 7 Sep 1915 | DR |
| Mill Hill | Magheradrool | . | a house & farm estate of 74 acres in Ballynahinch townland; residence of Hugh Hamilton in 1780; the proprietor in 1795 was Thomas Johnston; leased William H. Lightbody in 1863 from David S. Ker |
UJA; MIs; GV
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| Mill Hill | Saintfield | . | residence of Robert McCreary in 1899 & 1910 |
POD
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| Millisle | Donaghadee | 15:60/76 | 3km S of Donaghadee town; on the coast; means 'town of the mill'; a village in the townlands of Ballymacruise & Ballycopeland; click here for an old postcard and more information | . |
| Millin Bay | Ballytrustan | 21: 63/49 | in the Irish Sea, 4km SE of Portaferry; completely open to the north but sheltered by Black Nib headland in the south; shipwreck of “Unity” 15 Dec 1849; click here for a photo of the ancient burial site | V7 p 125 OSM; DR ; NI V2 p 136 |
| Millin Hill | Ballytrustan | 21: 63/49 | hill; overlooking the Irish Sea 5km SE of Portaferry; means ' the sleeve' |
PNNI V2 p 136
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| Mill Moat | Holywood | . | house in Victoria St, Holywood , held in fee by Robert & Daniel Reade in 1863 | GV |
| Millmount | Dundonald | 21: 43/73 | a Georgian house & farm of 133 acres, built in 1810; 2km SE of Dundonald in Ballylisbredan townland; residence of Rev. William Graham in 1835; leased by William Galway/Galloway in 1852 & 1863 from Vicars Choral & Organist of Armagh; ; b/w sketch available; residence of John M. Galway in 1902 |
GV; TMUOP p140, 141, 165; BN; POD; MIs
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| Millmount | Killinchy | . | in Ballymacashen townland; residence of John Wightman 20 Nov 1838 | |
| Millmount | Seapatrick | . | large estate near Banbridge containing corn mill & a bleach works; click here for a photo and more information | . |
| Mill Park | Ardquin | . | farmhouse; near Strangford Lough; home of McKeating family in 1851 |
old b/w map T15; PNNI V2 p 38;MIs
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| Millpark | Tullylish | . | early bleach green here on River Bann owned by Uprichard family in 1846 |
UF p11; POD
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| Millpark House | Tullylish | . | in Laurencetown; residence of John Christy, linen manufacturer in 1846 & Joseph Irwin Esq. in 1857 |
POD; BWN
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| Mill-pladdy | Ardkeen & Castleboy | . | small rock in Cloghy Bay 1km from the shore; covered by water at high tide; |
V7 p 1 , 26 OSM
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| Mill Point | Greyabbey | . | in Bootown , on shores of Strangford Lough; schedule of charges for the harbour 22 Oct 1887 |
NC
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| Mill Pond | Clonallan | 29: 12/22 | in Aghnamorra townland, 3km NW of Warrenpoint | . |
| Mill Quarter | Kilclief | 21: 59/45 | just E of Kilclief village in a bay; one of the Ten Towns of Lecale which belonged to Hugh Rainey of Magherafelt in 1710; owned by the Southwell Estate in1752 & leased to Mr. Edward Smith; residence of R. Hanna in 1910 |
O'L V1 p 308; Inv 2001 p 33; LM 1991 p25; POD; LM 1999
p68-71 (map)
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| Mill Quarter Bay | Kilclief | 21: 60/44 | at the entrance to Strangford Lough in the Irish Sea | . |
| Mill River | Kilkeel | 29: 31/25 | runs from Ben Crom to Silent Valley in The Mournes | . |
| Mill Rock | Kilkeel | 29: 24/13 | in Mill Bay, part of Carlingford Lough |
PNNI V3 p 62.
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| Millstone Mountain | Kilcoo | 29: 37/28 | part of the Mournes; 3km S of Newcastle; site of a granite quarry opened in 1824 by John Lynn; photo available |
NWAG p 9, 11, 12, 13 ; PNNI V3 p 145
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| Mill town | Aghaderg | 29: 14/37 | near Glaskermore townland, 7km SE of Loughbrickland; click here for a photo | . |
| Milltown | Annaclone | . | near Banbridge |
NH
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JUAHS p14
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| Mill-towne | Bangor | . | another name for Ballymullan townland | O'L V1 p 259 |
| Milltown | Clonallan | 29: 13/25 | a village & townland with a large lake near Carrogs townland ; 472 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map | V3 p 61 OSM; PNNI V1 p 79 |
| Milltown Bridge | Clonallan | 29: 12/24 | on stream between Derryleckagh & Milltown Loughs | . |
| Milltown Lough | Clonallan | 29: 13/24 | large lake near Carrogs, 4km SE of Newry | . |
| Milltown | Comber | . | 3km ENE of Comber town near Strangford Lough |
old b/w mpa R8
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| Mill Town | Donaghcloney | 20: 12/56 | on river Lagan,1km E of Waringstown | . |
| Milltown | Donaghmore | . | 7km NW of Rathfriland | old b/w map E8 |
| Mill Town | Dromara | 20: 29/54 | 2km S of Annahilt; residence of Mr. Robert Baxter in 1772 & Bridget Gorman in 1846 |
MIs; PR
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| Milltown | Drumbo | . |
a village in Ballynavally townland; near the border with Ballynahatty townland. The border between the townlands is at Purdysburn (a stream) used by the mills; Marked "mills" in 1st ed. (1832-1846); marked Milltown in 2nd ed (1846-1842) and 3rd ed. 1900-1907.; in 1833 it had 8 houses, 2 public houses |
PRONI HMV; V7 p 60 OSM; |
| Milltown | Dundonald | . | 5 whitewashed cottages for the workers at Galway's Millmount in 19th century |
TMUOP p165
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| Mill Town | Garvaghy | . | a village later known as Waringsford; site of Ervine's mill buildings also known as Tullinisky mills or Waringsford mills | V12 p 80 OSM; PNNI V6 p 210; ARF |
| Milltown | Magheralin | . | 4km NW of Magheralin village in Edenballycoggill townland; on west bank of River Lagan |
old b/w map J 1; PNNI V6 p 238. 252
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| Milltown | Magherally | . | village; 6km SW of Dromore |
old b/w map H6
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| Milltown | Seapatrick | . | 4km SE of Banbridge near Lough Corbet |
old b/w map G7
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| Milltown Lodge | Seapatrick | . | the proprietor in 1795 was John Blizard |
UJA
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| Milltown | Tullylish | 20: 11/49 | on river Bann ;4km E of Tullylish town in Lenaderg townland; early bleach green |
UF p11; BCT p 7; PNNI V6 p 343, 352
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| Milltown House | Tullylish | . | in Lenaderg residence of John Smyth Esq in 1890, bleacher & John Smyth M.A. in 1916 |
MIs
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| Millvale | Drumballyroney | . | cluster of houses at crossroads in Ballynamagna, site of corn & flax mills in 1834 |
PNNI V6 p 185
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| Millvale | Hillsborough | . | near Hillsborough town; the proprieetor in 1795 was Archibald Henderson; residence of James Henderson in 1801 & 1868 |
UJA; MIs
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| Mill Vale | Kilbroney | . | house & 10 acres in Rostrevor townland; leased by Mary Souter in 1863 from rep. James Anderson | GV |
| Millvale | Magheradrool | . | farm; 3km W of Spa |
old b/w map L 10
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| Millvale | Newry | . | bleach green here belonging to James Atkinson in 1824 & extensive flour & corn mills owned by R.G. Atkinson & James Wallace 28 Apr 1828 burnt severely |
POD; BN
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| Millvale House | Newry | . | in Mullaghglass; residence of Oliver McCart/McCarter in 1826 & Mr. George Glenny 11 Mar 1828 & Dr. B.A. Palmer in 1910; residence of S. G. Palmer in 1903 |
PR; POD; NCT ; AEVB
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| Millview | Annahilt | . | farm; 1km N of Loughaghery; residence of Mr. William Priestly in 1842 |
old b/w map K7; BU 27/9/1842
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| Mill-view | Comber | . | house & farm of 32 acres in Cullintraw townard, leased by Robert Milling in 1863 from Earl Annesley |
GV
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| Millview | Donaghadee | 15:58/76 | house & farm of 31 acres in Killaghy townland; 2km W of Millisle village; leased by Rev. David Parke in 1863 from Vesy E.Knox |
GV
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| Millview House | Saintfield | . | at the gate entrance just NE of the town; built by Mr. Price as a dispensary & occupied by Dr. Peter Quinn then George Quinn; the proproetor in 1795 was Rev. Henry Sampson; residence of Dr. John V. Bindon in 1852 & Samuel Quin in 1857 & Hugh Coffey in 1901 & 1910 ; photo available |
SHM '90 p 33, 34;UJA; POD; MIs; OSM map
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| Milverton House | Knockbreda | . | in Kings Rd, East Belfast ; built c. 1890; residence of Thomas Todd in 1902; demolished when Kingsdale Park housing estate was built | POD; ACC 19,41, 47 |
| Minaron | Bangor | . | villa in Princetown Rd, Bangor; residence of Samuel Moore in 1902 |
POD
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| Minaville | Bangor | . | villa in Dufferin Ave, Bangor; residence of W. McBride in 1902 |
POD
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| Minaville | Bangor | . | villa in Princetown; residence of David Orrin 1901 |
POD
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| Miners Hole | Kilkeel | 29: 30/24 | in The Mournes ;near Silent Valley; prospecting Cornish miner's worked here unsuccessfuly |
PNNI V3 p 146
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| Miners Hole River | Kilkeel | 29: 29/24 | rises on Carn Mountain & flows into Silent Valley | . |
| Minerstown | Bright | 21: 48/36 | a clachan or house cluster; 5km W of Killough in Ballyvaston townland ; shipwreck “Orford’ 4 Oct 1851; shipwreck of 'Victoria' 16 Feb 1884; presentation to Mr & Mrs. Thomas Carson on their departure to America 14 Nov 1885; there was a cottage here in 1880 that had several mast heads from wrecked ships in the front garden, click here for a photo | DR; KCL p 93; LR 2007 p13 |
| Minian | Aghaderg | . | alternate spelling for Meenan townland | . |
| Minine | Aghaderg | . | or Meenan or Minen or Minian or Meenin or Loughmonen; 391 acres | V12 p 3 OSM |
| Minniehaha | Newtownards | . | residence of Capt. William Bell; death notice 13 Nov 1886 |
NC
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| Minnis’s Island | Ardkeen | . | see Little Minnis Island & Great Minnis' Island |
PNNI V2 p 22
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| Minnymore | Donaghmore | . | alternate spelling for Moneymore townland | . |
| Minnyreagh | Comber | . | alternate spelling for Moneyreagh townland | LOI |
| Misscurrin | Ballywalter | . | tithes of fish granted to Lord Clandeboy in 1629 | V17 p 133 OSM |
| Mitchells Bog | Kilmegan | . | near Castlewellan; intersected by streams & old culverts ; water storage area |
DR18/10/1937
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| Mitchells Hill Head | Dromore | . | farm; 5km SSW of Dromore townin Lisnaward townland |
old b/w map I 6; PNNI V6 p 136
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| Moate | Comber | . | the proprietor in 1795 was Mrs. McFadden |
UJA
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| Moat Hill | Dundonald | . | a rath with moat; now site of St. Elizabeth's Church |
TMUOP p50
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| Moate House Moat (The) |
Holywood | . | house & land of 5 acres in Ballymaghan townland, Holywood Rd, Strandtown; leased by John L. Bell in 1863 from Thomas McClure; owned by David Reid in 1876 with 2 acres; residence of Thomas Valentine in 1886 & Francis Workman in 1902 & Nathaniel Ferguson in 1912 |
old b/w map S5; GV ;POD; LOI
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| Moat of Bennboreky | Kilkeel | . | an ancient rath; near the source of the River Bann in the Mourne Mountains, in Ballymaghery townland |
O'L V1 p 2
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| Moatville | Comber | . | in Ballyrickard townland; residence of Mrs. McBurney in 1911 & Thomas & Anna McBurney in 1918 |
ACOC p1657; CWGC
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| Model Farm | Saintfield | 20: 39/63 | on the Carryduff to Saintfield road between Lisdoonan & Lessans townlands; residence of J.E. Cairns in 1901 |
POD
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| Moffatt’s Quarter | Loughinisland | site of a ancient Catholic chapel in Farranfad townland | LCB p 16 | |
| Moira | Moira | 20: 15/60 | a parish & a town between Lisburn & Lurgan;click here for a map of the townlands in this parish; means 'plain of the ford';held by the O'Laverty family in ancient times;there were 136 houses made of basalt or limestone, of which 30 were thatched the reminder slated;the streets were dirty; in 1836 there was a Church of Ireland, Presbyterian, & Methodist churches here ; 2 schools here in 1836; Battle of Moira in 637 AD -19 Jan 1856; in 1886 there was an extensive lime works here; the town population in 1910 was 395 | V12 p 118, 119 ,122 OSM: DR; GIC; PNNI V6 p 14, 275; POD |
| Moles Wood | Dromore | 20: 16/53 | in Greenan townland, part of Gill Hall demesne |
PNNI V6 p 147
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| Molly Blayneys Corner | Ballee | 21: 52/41 | crossroads- Downpatrick to Ardglass road near Balle House | . |
| Mon | Dromore | 20: 17/50 | farm; in Edenordinary townland | . |
| Monaghan's Bridge & Milestone | Tullylish | . | 2km S of Gilford; this bridge carried the Gilford to Loughbrickland road over the Banbridge to Scarva railway line. The milestone shows the mileage to Dublin;The engineers used stones from the nearby Drummiler Cairn to build the embankments thus disturbing the fairies and incurring a curse; sure enough the railway closed in 1956 | BIH p B; old b/w map F4 |
| Monahoora Mountain | Dromara | 20: 30/46 | 5km SSE of Dromara; part of Dromara Hills; 1499 feet |
old b/w map K9
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| Monbrief | Shankill | . | townland of 291 acres; in Co Armagh in 1999 | .. |
| Mondarragh | Kilmore | 21: 43/53 | house & farm of 61 acres in Rademon townland , 1km NW of Crossgar; leased by Arthur Johnston in 1863 from John S. Crawford |
GV
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| Moneybought Moneybot Monabot Monobat |
Saul | . | a house cluster ; 1km SW of Saul village on the Saul Rd, NE of the Downpatrick Golf Club ; means ' hut/cabin in the bushes/thicket' ; owned by Southwell Estate in 1752; residence of Fitzsimons family in 1792 to > 1921; farm of Joseph Smith/ Smyth , a dairyman c. 1930 & his residence 27 Jun 1936 | old b/w map P15; LM 1991 p26; MID p 152; Inv 2000 p 40; DR* |
| Moneycairn | Loughinisland | . | Clough area; residence of William Watts 1865 |
MIs
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| Moneycarragh | Kilmegan | 29: 38/39 | a townland 5km NE of Castlewellan on Clough road; 700 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; site of ancient Catholic Church on Church Hill; owned by John Dowdall c. 1641 but forfeited to William Hamilton 2 Mar 1676 ; owned by trustees of Mrs Lascelles & John Smith in 1863 |
PE;GV; LR 2006 p18
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| Moneycarragh Bridge | Kilmegan | . | over Moneycarragh River; 1km W of Clough |
old b/w map K 13
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| Moneycarragh River | Kilmegan | 29: 39/38 | runs from Slievenamoney to Dundrum Inner Bay | . |
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Moneydarragh Moneydorragh |
Kilkeel | 29: 35/21 | a townland 2km NW of Annalong;
599 acres & 1375 acres & 1044 acres; click
here to see its position on a map; means ' dark thicket'; part
of the Bagenal Estate in 1575 & owned by Lord Nicholas Bagnal in 1690s;
site of a very ancient graveyard called Killyhoran ; in 1659 there were
11 English/Scots & 4 Irish families living here & the owner was
Arthur Monipenny Esq.; long stone here;the town of Annalong is in this
townland; Church of Ireland, Methodist &
Presbyterian churches here; try the local school's website on http://www.moneydarraghps.org/history/hst.htm |
SP; O'L V1 p 28; MO 5/8/2009 pp6; V3 p 51 OSM; GIC; PNNI V3 p 50; HPA p12 |
| Moneydarragh House | Kilkeel | 29: 35/19 | farm, 2km SW of Annalong | . |
| Moneydrombrist | Donaghmore | . | alternate spelling for Maddydrumbrist townland in 1659 census | PNNI V1 p 104 |
| Moneyflulare | Kilcoo | . | alternate name for Moneyscalp townland in rent roll of 1692 | PNNI V3 p 111 |
| Moneygore Monygare |
Drumballyroney | 29: 22/34 | a townland 3km E of Rathfriland; 361 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means' goat's bog'; ford over river Bann, Bannfield Steps;owned by Sir Art Magennis in 1609 & held by Patrick O'Doran in 1630; proprietor Lord Annesley in 1836, farms from 5-10 acres; rents about 30 shillings an acre; owned by trustees Hon. Robert Meade in 1863 | V3 p16, 18 OSM; PNNI V6 p 151, 173 ; GV |
| Moneygreen or Moneygreer Bog | Comber | . | in Magherascouse townland, southern boundary near Ballygowan | V7 p 32 OSM |
| Moneyland/ Moneylane |
Kilmegan | 29: 38/37 | a townland 4km ENE of Castlewellan; 610 acres; ; click here to see its location on a townland map; very old Catholic chapel & Church of Ireland here ; school established 1819 ; owned by Marquis of Downshire in 1863 | V3 p 58, 59 OSM; GIC; GV |
| Moneymore | Donaghmore | . | a townland 9km NNE of Newry; 178 acres ; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' large thicket'; originally belonged to Magennis clan; proprietor T. Corry Esq. in 1836 |
PNNI V1 p 105; V3 p 9 OSM
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| Moneynabane | Dromara | . | a townland 3km SE of Dromara town; click here to see its location on a townland map; 1236 acres of which 38 acres are covered by rocks; means ' thicket of untilled land'; a proprietor in 1795 was Henry McCormick; has a lake & bog;school here in 1836; click here for a photo |
UJA; V12 p62 ,63,64 OSM ; DDPP p75
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| Moneyrea / Moneyreagh |
Comber | 21: 14/68 | a townland 4km WSW of Comber; 672 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; click here for a photo; means 'grey bog/moor'; Presbyterian Unitarian meeting house here; in 1830 there was a Reading Society here; 2 schools established in 1820 & 1834: ; proprietors in 1837 were Lord Dungannon whose agent was Mr Gibb & Mr Prenalt of Belfast; farms were from 1-22 acres; the land was not the best quality;crops were potatoes, wheat & oats there were 184 males & 177 females in 1836 ;incendiarism 2 Dec 1848; Post Office 11 Nov 1871 (DR); Tenant Right Meeting 1 Apr 1876 (NC) | SHM '86 p45V 7 p 31 ,34, 35, 37, 38,42 OSM; DR; GIC: GIPR; NC |
| Moneyscalp | Kilcoo | . | a townland between Kilcoo village & Bryansford; 901 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map ; means 'thicket or hill of the rocky chasm'; held by Arthur Magennis of Rathfriland in 1612 until 1629 then held by Arthur Hill in 1640 then George Rawdon in 1661;owned by Marquis of Downshire in 1863; there was a samll Dominican friary here in mid 18th century |
DCPH p 56; O'L V1 p 39; GV; PNNI V3 p 100, 111
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| Moneyscalp Wood | Kilcoo | 29: 32/33 | extension of Tollymore Forest; 3km SW of Castlewellan | . |
| Moneyslane | Drumgooland | 29: 24/39 | village & townland of 1060 acres; 6km NNE of Rathfriland; click here for a photo and more information; click here to see its location on a townland map | . |
| Moneyslane Hill | Drumgooland | 20: 25/40 | 1km N of Moneyslane village | . |
| Moneyslane House | Drumgooland | . | the proprietor in 1795 was Robert Boyd; residence of Mary McBride c. 1900 | UHA; PPNZ |
| Monigore | Drumballyroney | . | alternate spelling for Moneygore townland | PNNI V6 p 173 |
| Monkey & Goat Tavern | Saintfield | . | in High St, Saintfield; proprietor in 1811 was John Crockard | POD |
| Monks Hill | Newry | . | in Desarts townland ;convent landsin the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st; during her reign her generals arrived here with troops and took possession of the lands and destroyed the convent and put some of the monks to death; it is still known as Monk's Hill | V3 p 108, 109 OSM |
| Monlough Munlagh |
Comber | 20: 39/65 | a townland of 732 acres & lake south of the road between Carryduff & Comber;click here to see its location on a townland map; means 'bog lake'; there is a small island in the lake; originally belonged to Comber abbey & was part of Comber parish but given to Saintfield in 1714; proprietors in 1837 were Lord Dungannon whose agent was Mr. Jebb of England & Lord Northland; good land; farms were from 8-50 acres in 1837; rent was 25 shillings an acre; crops were potatoes, wheat & oats; there were 97 males & 121 females in 1837 |
LR 2005 p15; HCPCI p227; SHM '86 p 32; V 7 p 32, 38,
42, 43 OSM
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| Monnydarragh | Kilkeel | . | alternate spelling for Moneydorragh townland in 1786 | PNNI V3 p 51 |
| Monree | Donaghcloney | . | a townland 1km E of Donaghcloney village; 163 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means' heather moor';site of old church in 1836; rather poor soil; Monree House 4km SE of Waringstown near River Lagan | V12 p 59 OSM; PNNI V6 p 93; old b/w map I 4 |
| Monree House | Donaghcloney | 20: 14/53 | farm; 1km E of Donaghcloney village; ancient fort nearby |
PNNI V6 p 94
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| Monroe's Grove | Tullylish | . | residence of Daniel Monroe in 1744; also called Rose Hall; in Drumnascamph townland | PNNI V6 p 352 |
| Montalto House & Demesne | Magheradrool | 20: 36/52 | house & an estate of 356 acres in Ballymaglave townland ; 1km SW of Ballynahinch; means “high hill”;built c. 1750; in 1770 the estate belonged to Lord Moira (Rawdon) who spent £30,000 on improvements & woodland ; 13,000 acres were sold to David Ker in 1802 & the house enlarged by David G. Ker in 1836 and a 3rd storey added ; it was described before that as a plain 2-storey house undergoing additions & repairs; the demesne is tastefully laid out with clumps of oak, ash, fir & sycamore trees ; large entrance gates were built 1867 ; harvest home 31 Oct 1840; Ball, list of those attending 3 Jan 1857; Alfred Ker's 21st birthday party, list of guests 26 Nov 1864; unopposed return of Capt. Ker in elections 5 Dec 1885 (DR) ; staghound hunt 11 Dec 1897 (NC); Montalto Football club photo 1910 (DS 2008 p69); sold tro 5th earl of Clanwilliam in 1912 for £20,000; Countess Clanwilliam & children staying for Easter vacation 9 Apr 1928 DR*; US soldiers stationed here in 2nd World War; sold to John Hogg & James P . Corry A[r 1979; fire damaged the east wing in 1985; bought by the Wilsons in 1994 who restored it; sold in 2009 & is available for weddings & functions; estate currently has 28,000 acres | GV; BGHD p 116; V 17 p 100, 102,107 OSM: BH; DR; DR; NC; DS; MOA p108; WAB p4; MO 23/10/2013 photo; BIT p14,15 & 16(photo); OBLS p3,27 (b/w photo 1912) ; MO 14/2/2018 p39; LR 2018 p4 (b/w photo) |
| Mont Ava | Seapatrick | . | residence of Thomas McClelland, solicitor in 1897 |
MIs
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| Monteith | Annaclone | 20: 17/41 | a village; 1km SW of Annaclone village in Tullintanvally townland, an old mill, lake with crannoge & bog, a school & Catholic church here |
PNNI V6 p 75
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| Montglass Terrace | Knockbreda | . | 140 Ravenhill Rd Rd, East Belfast ; residence of B. McCourt, publican in 1902 |
POD
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| Montgomerys Lough | Saintfield | 20: 38/54 | 2km NE of Ballynahinch, large lake with pike, trout & eels in it in 1837 |
V7 p117, 119 OSM
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| Monument Hill | Hillsborough | . | residence of David Reid in 1910 | POD |
| Monydorogh | Kilkeel | . | alternate spelling for Moneydarragh townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V3 p 50
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| Monyscalpe | Kilcoo | . | alterante spelling for Moneyscalp tonwland in 1659 census |
PNNI V3 p 111
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| Moolieve | Kilkeel | 29: 31/22 | mountain in The Mournes, 6km NW of Annalong; means ' bare mountain' |
PNNI V3 p 146
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| Mooneys Park | Kilcoo | 29: 32/34 | farm ;3km SW of Castlewellan | . |
| Moor (The) | Bangor | 15:56/81 | house & farm of 132 acres in Ballymintreagh townland; 3km E of Bangor ; leased by Willam Robinson in 1863 from David S. Ker |
BM; GV
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| Moor (The) | Ballykinler | . | in Lower Ballykinler townland , at the uppermost point of the townland |
PE
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| Moor Cottage | Inch | . | farm; 3km SE of Crossgar |
old b/w map P13
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| Moorall | Donaghcloney | . | alternate spelling for Monree townland in Rent Roll of 1692 |
PNNI V6 p 93
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| Moorecroft House | Drumbo | . | in Ballycowan townland; original hunting lodge built 1620s by Henry R. Maxwell (Lord Moorcroft); since modified & expanded several times |
Michael Moorcroft
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| Moorecrofts Milltown | Drumbo | 20: 34/67 | in Ballycowan townland; site of a combined corn/flax mill powered by a stream; nothing remains today except the cottages in Purdysburn Road |
Michael Moorcroft
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| Moore Farm | Ballyhalbert | 21: 65/63 | farm; 3km N of Portavogie |
PNNI V2 p 113
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| Moorefield House | Dromore | 20: 19/55 | farm; 2 km N of Dromore; residence of Robert Bodel in 1879 |
OFB p107.
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| Moorefield | Knockbreda | . | in Kings Rd, East Belfast ; residence of Robert Moorehead in 1902 | POD |
| Moorefield | Magheralin | 20: 12/56 | farmhouse , crossroads near river Lagan, 2km E of Waringstown; residence of Coslet Paterson in 1777 & Conway Blizard in 1795 & 1810 & Mr Blizard 1834 |
IIW V4 p13, 14; UJA; PNNI V6 p 251 , 253
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| Moorhall | Annahilt | 20: 33/58 | farm in Cargacreevy townland | . |
| Moorhall | Killaney | . | farm; 2km S of Boardmills | old b/w map N7 |
| Moorehall Moor Hall |
Killinchy | . | farm estate; residence of the Moore family in 1764; the proprietor in 1795 was James McKear; harvest home 13 Oct 1849; Samuel Morrow died here 6 Oct 1853 & Morrow family here in 1890 | SHM '94 p69; UJA; findmypast; MID p130,132:DR |
| Moor Hill | Dromore | . | farm; 3km SE of Dromore town |
old b/w map J6
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| Moore's Hill | Magheralin | . | in Tullynacross townland |
PNNI V6 p 251, 253
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| Moore Island | Killinchy | . | an island in Strangford Lough; belongs to Ringhaddy townland; 122 acres; this is the largest island belonging to this parish; also called Island Moore |
V7 p 86 OSM
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| Moore Lake | Kilkeel | . | residence of John Moore Esq. in 1856 |
POD
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| Moore Lodge | Kilkeel | . | estate of late John Moore Esq. auctioned off 7 Sep 1852 ;residence of Jack Moore in 1851 & John Moore in 1876; |
Newry Telegraph; HOTC p76; LOI
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| Moorlands | Seapatrick | . | a Georgian House on the Castlewellan Road, 1km SE of Banbridge in Ballydown townland ; owned by George C. Lindsay in 1876 with 968 acres; residence of George Crawford Lindsay in 1879 & 1885 & then John Lindsay & John Simms in 1910 |
old b/w map G6; BET 9/6/1879; LOI; MIs; POD
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| Mooreleigh | Bangor | . | in Princetown Rd, Bangor; residence of James Moore in 1902 |
POD
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| Moore Lodge | Kilkeel | 29: 29/13 | house & farm of 78 acres , in Derryoge townland, 2km SW of Kilkeel; leased by John Moore Esq. in 1819 & 1863 from Kilmorey Estate & Mr. Moore in 1875 |
POD; PNNI V3 p 62; GV
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| Moorpark | Ardkeen area | . | residence of William Heaney in 1830 | PR |
| Moorpark | Dundonald |
15:40/76
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farm of 101 acres (in 1804) ; near Ballymsicaw townland; 2km NW of Dundonald; contains an ancient souterrain used by smugglers ; residence of Samuel Jackson in 1804 | TMUOP p54; Registry of Deeds, Dublin |
| Moores Close | Seapatrick |
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farm; 5km W of Banbridge |
old b/w map F5
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| Moores Point | Killyleagh |
21: 52/50
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in Strangford Lough; 2km S of Killyleagh | . |
| MooresTown | Seapatrick |
.
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farm; 3km NE of Lawrencetown | old b/w map H4 |
| Moorevale | Newry area | . | on Co. Armagh side; farm of John Campbell in 1811 then Mr. James Cully, a bleacher in 1824 & 11 Mar 1828 then Richard Culley Esq. in 1846 | POD; NCT; IIW V4 p 165 |
| Morey Hill | Donaghadee |
15:60/79
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just SW of Donaghadee town; overlooking Coalpit Bay | . |
| Morgan's Pub | Ardglass | . | in Downpatrick Rd, Ardglass; b/w photo available; now called Green Heights | LM 1996 p23 |
| Morna or Mor- Rinn |
Kilcoo /Kilkeel | . | Irish name for the Mourne Mountains;means 'the great ridge' | V3 p 53 OSM; PNNI V3 p 119 |
| Morningside | Bangor | . | in Seacliff Rd, Bangor; residence of James McLelland in 1902 |
POD
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| Mornington | Bangor | . | in Princetown Rd, Bangor; residence of W.J. McArthur in 1902 |
POD
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| Morrow's Hall | Kilmore | . | in Crossgar | DR* 28/8/1937 |
| Morusk | Blaris | . | in 1836, Joseph McCorry had to repair 1 mile of the road leading through Drumshill and Morusk, commencing near Low Quarters & ending at Martin's Pipe; click here for 1836 parish works program | V12 p 42 OSM |
| Mossbank | Comber | 21: 42/67 | house & farm of 40 acres in Ballycreelly townland; 4km SW of Comber; leased by rep. Jonathan Montgomery in 1863 from Thomas McClure; residence of Thomas Dunn in 1899 & John Dunn Esq. in 1910 & 1912 |
GV; POD
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| Moss Brook | Comber | 20: 38/67 | house ;2 km NE of Carryduff | . |
| Moss Cottage | Inch | . | residence of John Coffey Dec 1864 | findmypast archives |
| Moss Cottage | Knockbreda | . | house in Castlereagh | N13/24 CBSA |
| Mossdale | Kilkeel | 29: 29/14 | farm, 1km W of Kilkeel town |
CM
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| Moss Farm | Holywood | 15:40/77 | farm; near Knocknagoney townland; 2km S of Holywood town | . |
| Mossgrove | Killaney | 20: 35/60 | farm; near Boardmills townland,between Saintfield & Lisburn; residence of John Orr Esq. in 1857 |
BWN
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| Moss Island | Killinchy | . | near ballygigon; residence of James Carroll & Magdalain Hewitt c, 1815-1828 |
PR
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| Moss Side | Killinchy or Saintfield | 21: 48/58 & 20: 37/59 | farm; 3km SW of Killinchy or 3km NW of Saintfield on the Lisburn road | . |
| Mossvale | Bangor | . | in Seacliff Rd, Bangor; residences of W.S. Mc Kee & William D. Weir in 1902 |
POD
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| Moss Vale | Dromara | 20: 31/49 | farm; 4km E of Dromara | . |
| Moss Vale Mossville |
Dromore | . | residence of Rev. W.B. Miniss in 1846 & 1852 ; owned by William B. Minnis in 1876 with 20 acres; residence of John R. Minniss in 1886 & Carley & J.R. Minnis in 1910 & James Graham in 1914 & David Watson in 1916 |
POD; LOI; CWGC
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| Mossvale | Kilkee; | . | residence of Charles J. Andrews of Kilkeel Dispensay in 1857 |
newspaper article
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| Moss View | Donaghcloney | 20: 15/51 | farm; 5km SE of Donaghcloney village | . |
| Mossville | Drumbeg | . | farm; near River Lagan; near Drumbeg village; residence of Robert Agnew in 1812 | old b/w map O6; Registry of Deeds, Dublin Vol 657 p3 |
| Mote | Comber | . | farm; in Ballyrichard townalnd; residence of Jane Orr abt.1760 | RAJ g5 |
| Mount (The) | Ballyculter | . | local Olympic Games held 17 Aug 1861; on the road from Strangford to Downpatrick near golflinks | DR; Inv 2000 p 30, 48 |
| Mount (The) | Down | . | near Cathedral Hill in Downpatrick; site of an ancient motte and bailey | LR2007 p9 |
| Mountain Lodge | Newry | . | on the Dublin Road; residence of Rev. Thomas Hardy in 1881 | POD |
| Mountain Quarter | Saul | 21: 52/47 | a house cluster , 1km E of Saul in Ballusugagh townland ; Fowler family c. 1818; email me for a poem about this place by Lily Ritchie | MID p 153; Inv 2001 p 50 |
| Mountainstown | Ballyculter | . | a house cluster in Ballintlieve |
PE
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| Mountain View | Annaclone. | . | farm; 2km SW of Kates Bridge |
old b/w map G9
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| Mountain View | Dromara | 20: 32/54 | farm; 5km NW of Ballynahinch | . |
| Mountain View | Seapatrick | . | in Newry Rd, Banbridge; residences of Robert Clark & Robert Wallace in 1910 |
POD
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| Mountain Villa | Kilcoo | . | a dwelling house & offices on Main Road, Newcastle near Bryansford; ealier known as Marino & later as Whitehead House; residence of Charles Albert Creery in 1856, a very specific lease given |
NWAG p 22; WDG p172
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| Mount Alexander | Comber | 21: 46/69 | a townland of 408 acres, 1km N of Comber; click here to see its location on a townland map; townland named after Mount Alexander House/Castle, home of Viscount Montgomery; site of Cistercian Abbey of 1199 & an old ruined castle (built 1623) on top of a hill ; Rent Roll 1684 of Sir John Temple with Mr. Robert Maxwell as agent indexed in Surnames section; in 1759 Baron Mountjoy married Cress, Dowager of Mount Alexander; proprietor in 1837 was Nicholas Delacherois Crommelin; farms were from 18-40 acres; good quality land; rent 30-75 shillings an acre; there were 62 males & 65 females in 1837; school here in 1836 |
TOOC p 27, 31,51; PRONI; V7 p 3, 40, 43, 82 & V17
p119 OSM; TMUOP p85, 232; V5 MIs ;OSM map 1901
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| Mount Alexander Castle | Comber | . |
in Castle Lane, Comber; a manor house; built as a wedding
present by Hugh Montgomery (Viscount Ards) for his son and his wife
Lady Jean Alexander; now demolished
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ACOC p31
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| Mount Alta | Dromore | . | residence of William C. Heron in 1886 |
PNNI V6 p 145; POD
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| Mount Blackwood | Comber | . | in Ballymaglaff townland; residence of John Wightman c. 1860 |
NLAT
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| Mount Cairney | Newry | . | in Savalbeg townland; residence of Mr Park in 1836; named from the number of old cairns of stones there; residence of Robert Parker in 1881;also spelt Mount Kearney |
V3 p 112 OSM ; OFN p 214
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| Mount Caper | Magheradrool | . | near Spa; built by Francis McCoubrie (born 1754); the proprietor in 1795 was William Macubrie; residence of Mrs. S. McCoubrey & Hawthorne Baillie in 1910; photo available |
UJA; RCDJB p 5; POD
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| Mount Caulfield | Newry | . | residence of William Hudson, bleacher in 1846 & James N. Richardson Esq. in 1881 |
POD
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| Mount Hall | Warrenpoint | . | built by Francis Hall c. 1700 to replace Narrow Water Castle as his residence; photo available |
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| Mount Herald | Bangor | . | in Ballyholme Rd, Bangor;bult in 1860s by James Skillen; residence of author William Lyttle then James H. Savage in 1901; photo available |
Bangor p41, 64; POD
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| Mount Hill | Garvaghy | 20: 17/43 | hill ; overlooks river Bann in Tullyorier townland; owned by Thomas Pantridge around 1880 then bought by George & Sarah Mussen in 1890 |
MOF p5; PNNI V6 p 207
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| Mount Hill | Magheradrool | . | near Ballynahinch ; the proprietor in 1795 was John Carlisle |
UJA
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| Mount Ida | Dromore | 20: 19/48 |
in Ednego townland, 6km S of Dromore; the proprietor in 1795 was George Douglas; residence of T. Douglass Esq.J.P. in 1836 & John Watson Hull & John Younghusband in 1843 ; owned by Thomas Douglas in 1876 with 35 acres & Rev. John Rutherford with 80 acres ; residence of A. Henderson in 1910 |
UJA; V12 p 71, 72 OSM; IIW V4 p5,160; OFB p82; LOI; POD |
| Mountjoy’s hill | Dunsfort | 21: 56/42 | 5km N of Ardglass; local legend says that Deputy Mountjoy once camped here in the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st | V17 p 68 OSM |
| Mount Kearney Mt. Cairney |
Newry | . | farm; 4km NE of Newry town in Savalbeg townland; the proprietor in 1895 was James Parker; residence of James Parker before 1857 & Robert Parker in 1881 ; owned by Samuel Gordon in 1876 with 404 acres & Samuel in 1886 | old b/w map C9; UJA; LOI; POD; OFN p 212 |
| Mount Malby | Kilkeel | . | another name for Slieve Donard in 1744; named after a captain in the wars of Queen Elizabeth 1st | V3 p 54 OSM; PNNI V3 p 155, 156 |
| Mount Macgregor | Hillsborough | 20: 27/57 | farm; 3km SE of Hillsborough on Ballynahinch road | . |
| Mount Mill | Donaghmore | . | destructive fire 16 Dec 1837; residence of William Walmsley J.P. in 1894 | DR; Irish World NY; AIPD |
| Mount Mill Bridge | Donaghmore | 29: 8/31 | over Newry River, 4km N of Newry Town in Drummiller townland;click here for a photo |
PNNI V1 p 113
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| Mountnorris | Kilcoo | . | in Newcastle; residence of Dr. Leathem 3 Jan 1936 | DR* |
| Mount Oriel | Bangor | . | villas in Princetown Rd, Bangor; residence of Mrs Boyd & William H. Jamison in 1901 | POD |
| Mount Panther Demesne | Kilmegan | . | house & farm of 245 acres; on Clough to Dundrum road; click here for a photo and more information | . |
| Mount Panther | Tullylish | 20: 9/46 | farm; 3km W of Banbridge; residence of William Kennedy in 1876 |
PPNZ
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| Mount Pleasant | Bangor | . | house & small garden in Souters Row, Bangor; leased by John McMeekan in 1863 from Viscount Bangor; residence of Mrs Holywood & the Misses Blair in 1902 | GV; POD |
| Mount Pleasant | Donaghadee | . | house & farm of 82 acres in Ganaway townland;leased by Francis Byers in 1863 from James Allen | GV; old b/w map W11 |
| Mount Pleasant | Down | . | farm; 1km NE of Downpatrick; residence of late David Harrel Esq. before 1863 | old b/w map O14; Limerick Chronicle |
| Mount Pleasant | Greyabbey | . | house & farm of 30 acres in Cardy townland; leased by James Johnston in 1863 from Lord Dufferin & Claneboye |
GV
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| Mount Pleasant | Holywood | . | residence of Samuel Jackson in 1804 & Dr Forsythe, physician lived near here c. 1848 | Registry of Deeds, Dublin; RWN p 23 |
| Mount Pleasant | Killaney | 20: 35/58 | house & lands ; 5km SWW of Saintfield on Ballynahinch to Carryduff road; resaidence of John Kelly in 1794 & 1796; for sale 15 Oct 1842; to be let 10 Sep 1853 | NS; DR |
| Mount Pleasant | Knockbreda | . | a large house off Kings Rd, Tullycarnett; the proprietor in 1795 was Mr. Jackson; house & fields in 1902 | OS map 1902 5.09; UJA; ACG p8 |
| Mountpleasant | Maghera | 29: 38/35 | farm, 2km E of Maghera village | . |
| Mount Pleasant | Magheradrool | . | in Spa; residence of Mrs William McCoubrey in 1910 | POD |
| Mount Pleasant | Newtownards | . | house at Scrabo Isles just near Newtownards; to be sold by auction 24 Sep 1795; residence of John McCormac in 1845 & leased by Mary Anne Dixon in 1863 from William Mayne |
NS; PR; GV
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| Mount Pleasant | Tullylish | 20: 7/49 | 1km N of Gilford town near Banford; the proprietor in 1795 was George Darley; flour mills here in 1836; bleaching green owned by T. Haughton & J. Jaffe here in 1846 |
UJA; PNNI V6 p 348 ; POD
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| Mount Potter | Killyleagh | 21: 52/58 | near Strangford Lough,4km SE of Killinchy; residence of James Potter in 1770's & Thomas Potter born 1774; later known as Ballymacarron House; click here for a photo |
Keith Potter ; PPNZ
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| Mount Pottinger | Knockbreda | . | farm estate; 1km SE of Ballymacarret; for sale, house, demesne, orchards & garden 1 Jan 1795 (NS); the proprietor in 1795 was James Ferguson; seat of Sir Henry Pottinger, Ballymacarrett 10 Dec 1842 (DR); Presbyterian & Methodist churches here | UJA; V7 p 98 OSM; NS; DR; GIPR |
| Mountpottinger Cottages | Knockbreda | . | in Ballymacarrett; residences of John Thomas & Alexander McCammon in 1852 |
POD
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| Mount Prospect | Tullylish | . | in Ballymacanallen townland; residence of Mary Jane Hamilton in 1850 | FP |
| Mount Ross | Ballyphilip | 21: 62/53 | in Ballygarvigan; 3km NE of Portaferry; click here for a photo and more imformation | . |
| Mountross | Greyabbey | . | original name for Rosemount Estate in 1634; residence of the Savage family |
PNNI V2 p 208; JUAHS p3
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| Mount Royal Hotel | Donaghadee | . | the manageress in in 1910 was Miss Brady |
POD
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| Mount Royal | Kilcoo | . | group of houses in Newcastle; residence of Dr. R.L. Bell & at #4 was S.W. Matthews in 1910 |
POD
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| Mount Royal | Seapatrick | . | in Banbridge; residences of David Dickson , J & W. Kennedy in 1910 & Mrs. Maude E. McMasters in 1917 |
POD; CWGC
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| Mount Saint Columb | Warrenpoint | 29: 15/19 | 1km NE of Warrenpoint | . |
| Mount Salem | Dundonald | . | residence of James Wood M.P. c. 1893 |
LR 2006 p22
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| Mount Sandal | Bangor | . | in Maxwell Rd, Bangor; residence of Edward McCormick in 1902 |
POD
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| Mount Sandy | Magheradrool | . | in Spa; residence of Miss Maria Palmer in 1910 | POD |
| Mount Stewart | Grey Abbey | 21: 55/70 | 4km NW of Grey Abbey town, close to the shore of Strangford Lough; a townland of 780 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; old name was Templecrone; in 1659 there were 6 English/Scots & 5 Catholic families here; | V17 p 123 & V7 p 68, 69, 70 OSM; NWAG p34; NC; SP; PNNI V2 p 208 |
| Mount Stewart Estate | Greyabbey | 21: 55/70 | close to the shore of Strangford Lough; ; click here for a photo showing a garden party in 1933 and more information |
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| Mount St. Joseph | Ardkeen | . | hill in Ballycranbeg on which Catholic Church was built | O'L V1 p 448 |
| Mount St. Patrick | Newry | . | a house & garden in Upper Chapel St, Newry; leased by Rev. Cornelius F. Clifford for Christian Bros. school in 1863 from Kilmorey Estate |
GV
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| Mount Tober | Drumbo | . | farm; just S of Ballylesson village | old b/w map P6 |
| Mount View | Dromore | . | residence of Leon Tolstoi Walsh in 1923 | Irish Gleanings |
| Mount View | Magheradrool | . | farm 3km W of Spa; handsome gift to Dr S. Davison of Dromara from David McIlwaine of Mt View, Ballynahinch 17 Jan 1874 | DR; old b/w map L 10 |
| Mount Villa | Down | . | residence; in Bridge St, Downpatrick in 1901; next to Uion Chapel |
OSM map
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| Mourgarr | Drumballyroney | . | alternate spelling for Moneygare townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V6 p 173
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| Mourne/ Morne Abbey | Kilkeel | . | just SW of Kilkeel town on the Greencastle Road; a substantial two-storey mansion with floor area of 10,000 square feet , 17 bedrooms & 41 acres ; residence of Brothers of the Moravian Church 1763- 1817 then Thomas Henry Gibson & family c. 1856-1931; now demolished; b/w photo available |
old b/w map D16; JMLSG 2010 p27-37
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| Mourne Grange Farm | Kilkeel | 29: 27/15 | farm, 3km NW of Kilkeel on the Rostrevor road ; residence of Mr. A. Carey in 1939 |
DR
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| Mourne House | Kilcoo | 29: 37/30 | farm; on the coast 1km S of Newcastle; used by American troops during 2nd World War |
MO 11/6/ 1024 p45
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| Mourne Mountains East | Kilkeel | . | 6713 acres; named after a tribe from Co Monaghan who moved here called Murna; new townland c. 1830 |
PNNI V3 p 52
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| Mourne Mountains Middle | Kilkeel | 29: 26/22 | slopes of SE Mournes, 8km NNW of Kilkeel; 3198 acres: Farming society 19 Feb 1842 | DR; PNNI V3 p 119 |
| Mourne Mountains West | Kilkeel | 29: 24/21 | 8km NW of Kilkeel town; 4093 acres: Causeway water head 1200 ft | V3 p 26 OSM: |
| Mourne Park | Kilkeel | . | townland of 1141 acres; see under Ballyrogan |
POD; PNNI V3 p 27
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| Mourne Park House | Kilkeel | 29: 27/16 | house & farm estate of 836 acres in Ballyrogan townland , 4km NW of Kilkeel; ancestral home of Needam family, Earls of Kilmorey; click here for a photo and more information |
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| Mourne Rectory | Kilkeel | . | Church of Ireland minister's residence; 3km SW of Kilkeel on Greencastle Rd |
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| Mourne View | Dromore | 20: 21/56 | farm;2km N of Dromore | . |
| Mourne View | Drumgooland | 29: 25/39 | farm, near Moneyslane village | . |
| Mourne View | Grey Abbey | 21: 57/71 | house & farm of 81 acres ; in Ballyboley townland, 4km N of Grey Abbey; leased by Mortimer Thompson in 1863 from Lord Dufferin & Claneboye |
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Mourne View
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Killinchy
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residence of John Potter in 1910
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POD
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| Mourne View | Loughinisland | 21: 42/42 | farm, 2km NE of Clough | . |
| Mourneview | Magheradrool | . | farm; 2km SW of Ballynahinch ; residence of Mr. & Mrs. William Gray c. 1915 |
old b/w map L 10; CWGC
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| Mourne Wall | Kilcoo & Kilkeel | 29: 30/28 | man -made wall built to keep cattle out of the catchment area for the Silent Valley Reservoir in c. 1900 | . |
| Mourne Wood | Kilkeel | . | residence of Mrs. Close in 1891 | AEVB |
| Movilla | Newtownards |
15:51/74
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a townland 1km NE of Newtownards town; 171 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map;means ' plain of the ancient tree'; Cistercian abbey here founded 550 by St Finian; general graveyard here | V17 p121, 123 OSM; HMNI p106; GIC; O'L B p 32; PNNI V2 p 197, 233 |
| Movilla House | Newtownards | . | residence of Gilbert Vance Esq. in 1907 | PR |
| Moyad | Kilcoo | 29: 29/31 | a townland on Slievenaman in the Mournes; 2km SE of Kilcoo;1556 acres: click here to see its location on a townlandmap ; held by Arthur Magennis of Rathfriland in 1612 until 1629, then held by William Baker in 1661; flax mill; Peter Fitzpatrick versus Earl of Annesley for non payment of rent 16 Apr 1881 | V3 p 45 OSM; DR; PNNI V3 p 100 |
| Moyad Bridge | Kilcoo | 29: 28/31 | over a stream 2km S of Kilcoo on Hilltown to Bryansford road | . |
| Moyad Cottage | Kilcoo | 29: 29/33 | 1km NE of Kilcoo; near Lough Island Reavy; | . |
| Moyad Moyadd |
Kilkeel | 29: 29/19 | a townland 5km NW of Kilkeel town; 458 acres; Slievenaman straddles this townland; click here to see its position on a map; means long plain'; part of the Bagenal Estate in 1575 & owned by Lord Nicholas Bagenal in 1690s ; in 1659 there were 12 Irish families living here & the owner was Richard Houston Esq. |
SP; PNNI V3 p 52,112; MO 5/8/2009 p6
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| Moyad Upper | Kilkeel | . | a townland of 326 acres | . |
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Moyallan |
Tullylish | . | a townland of 415 acres ;3km NNW of Gilford ; click here to see its location on a townland map; forest here ; Methodist & Quaker Meeting House here ; bridge over River Bann here; entirely inhabited by Quakers by 1836; proprietor Sir William Johnston Bart in 1836 ; vitriol works; 26 bleach greens on the River Bann by 1772; school here | V12 p 141,142,143 OSM: BIH p 15; UHF V 20; GIC; old b/w map G3; PNNI V6 p 345 |
| Moyallan Grange | Tullylish | . | residence of Wakefield Richardson in 1910 |
POD
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| Moyallon House | Tullylish | . | 3km NNW of Gilford; given to Quakers in 1685; the proprietor in 1795 was T. C. Wakefield; destroyed by fire 1845; rebuilt 1858 by Wakefield- Richardson family who were involved in linen industry ; photo available; residence of Mrs Richardson in 1910 | UJA;MS WAG p 38; old b/w map G3; POD |
| Moyallon Manor | Tullylish | . | residence of Miss Pim in 1910 |
POD
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| Moybrick Lower | Dromara | . | a townland 2km SW of Dromara town; 480 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of the wild pig; proprietor Marquis of Downshire in 1836 | V12 p 65 OSM |
| Moybrick Upper | Dromara | 20: 26/47 | a townland 3km SW of Dromara in foothills of Dromara Hills; 522 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of the wild pig; proprietor Marquis of Downshire in 1836 | V12 p 65 OSM |
| Moycarn | Newry | . | a lost townland; belonged to Nicholas Bagenal in 1552 | PNNI V1 p 2, 12 |
| Moycove | Drumballyroney | . | name of an Anglo- Norman castle 1188-1261 in Seafin townland | PNNI V6 p 151 |
| Moydalgan | Dromara | . | a townland 2km N of Dromara town; 531 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' plain of briars'; proprietor Marquis of Downshire in 1836 ; school here in 1836 | V12 p64, 65, 101 OSM |
| Moydalgan House | Dromara | 20: 28/51 | farm; 2km NW of Dromara; residence of Hugh Jones in 1910 |
POD
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| Moygannon | Donaghcloney | 20: 12/53 | a townland 2km SW of Donaghcloney town;461 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' white speckled plain' ; granted to Bryan Carragh by Sir Art Magennis in 1612; proprietor the 1795 was John Wright then Rev William Duncan in 1836 ; farms let at 30 shillings an acre; mostly leased for 21 years | UJA; V12 p 59 OSM; PNNI V6 p94 |
| Moygannon Moygownan |
Kilbroney | 29: 16/19 | a townland on Carlingford Lough between Rostrevor and Warrenpoint; 187 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means' plain of the O'Cannons'; originally owned by the Magennis clan; proprietors were David Ross Esq. The Lodge & Roger Hall Esq. in 1836; 2 cottages and a bathing lodge here in 1836 | V3 p 32, 35 OSM; PNNI V1 p 150 |
| Moygannon Cottage | Kilbroney | . | house & farm of 27 acres in Moygannon townland ; leased by Major Samuel Madden Hall in 1863 from Savage Hall |
GV
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| Moygannon House | Kilbroney | . | to let, with offices , garden & 2 acres, apply Mr Searight in Market St, Newry 19 Apr 1813 |
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| Moygannon River | Kilbroney | 29: 16/22 | rises in The Mournes and runs south into Carlingford Lough at Moygannon townland | . |
| Moymore | Killyleagh | . | alternate spelling for Maymore | . |
| Moynard | Kilcoo | . | alternate spelling for Moyad townland in rent roll of 1692 | PNNI V3 p 112 |
| Moyndele | Ardkeen | . | name of ancient Catholic chapel in Lisbane townland | O'L V1 p 424 |
| Moynegare | Drumballyroney | . | spelling for Moneygare townland on Rent Roll of 1692 | PNNI V6 p 173 |
| Moyo | Clonallan | . | alternate spelling for Mayo townland in1650 census | PNNI V1 p 79 |
| Moyrough | Moira | . | spelling for Moira in 1659 census | PNNI V6 p 275 |
| Mudda Murphy’s bridge | Newry | . | over the Newry river, Trevor Hill & Sugar Island | V3 p 61, 63, 70 OSM |
| Muddock | Kilcoo | . | corn mill in Ballymoney; river | V3 p 45 OSM |
| Muddock Bridge | Drumballyroney | 29: 23/34 | over the River Bann 3km E of Rathfriland |
PNNI V6 p 185
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| Muddock River | Kilcoo Clonduff |
29: 27/29 | runs from The Mournes to the River Bann; means ' the murky one' |
PNNI V6 p 185 & V3 p 182
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| Muddydrumbrist | Donaghmore | see Maddydrumbrist | V3 p 8 OSM | |
| Mulgrove | Loughinisland | . | residence of Andrew McCammon in 1876 | MIs |
| Mullabawn | Kilkeel/Kilcoo | . | near Milestown; between Newcastle & Glassdrummond |
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| Mullabrack | Tullylish | 20: 6/46 | see Mullaghbrack | V12 p142 OSM |
| Mullacarton | Blaris | . | in 1836, Nathaniel Dickey & John Wardell were to repair the road leading from Mullacarton through Morusk to the New Lurgan road; click here for 1836 parish works program | V12 p 42 OSM |
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Killyleagh | . | a townland 3km SW of Killyleagh town; 432 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; Gordon family Seat n 1836; bog here ; oats, wheat & potatoes grown in 1836 ; school erected in 1820 | V17 p 81, 82 OSM: V7 MID p 118 |
| Mullaghban | Dunsford | . | in Sheeplandmore townland; means ' white hill'; site of a white friar's monastery ; site of a murder in 1643 | O'L V1 p 179; Inv 2001 p 36 |
| Mullaghbrack Mullabrack Mullaghbrake |
Tullylish | 20: 6/46 | a townland 3km S of Gilford; 435 acres;click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' speckled summit';owned by Sir Art Mageniis in 1609 then Sir John Magill in 1667; bog here; ruins of Tallyho House, former residence of Johnston family; proprietor Sir W. Johnston in 1836 | V12 p 140, 142, 143 OSM; PNNI V6 p 346 |
| Mullagh Bridge Mullagh River |
Kilkeel | 29: 33/16 | over Mullagh River on the Annalong to Kilkeel road |
PNNI V3 p 182.
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| Mullaghdrin | Dromara | 20: 29/52 | a townland 3km N of Dromara; 549 acres:click here to see its location on a townland map; means " Battle of the Summit"; schist & whindyke here; the proprietor in 1695 was Isaac Singer; proprietor Marquis of Downshire in 1836 | BH; UJA; V12 p 63, 65 OSM |
| Mullaghfarnaghan Mullafernagh |
Magherally | 20: 15/49 | a townland 3km NW of Magherally village;500 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' hilltop of the little aldery place'; marsh here; belonged to Rev John Corkin in 1836; on the Lisburn to Banbridge railway line; school here | V12 p 113, 114 OSM; NWAG p 37; PNNI V6 p 265 |
| Mullaghglass Mullaglass | Newry | 29: 6/30 | a townland 4km NW of Newry town; in Co Armagh; details of Mullaghglass Farming Society Ploughing Match 11 Mar 1828; Mr Ledlie’s flax mill burnt 3 Feb 1849 | NCT; DR |
| Mullaghmore | Ballyhalbert | . | alternate name for Portavogie in 1623 |
PNNI V2 p 108
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| Mullaghmore | Clonduff | 29: 19/28 | a townland 2km SW of Hilltown; 681 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map ; means " big summit" ;held by Magennis family in 1629 then granted to Hieronim Alexander of Dublin in 1634 then owned by Hills family in 1657 & Lindsay family in 1780s; owned by Marquis of Downshire in 1863; Gaelic Football team in 1916 were F. Rice, M. Smith, P. Caulfield, Pat & James McConville, P. Morgan, J. Kinney, H. Kelly, Danny & Paddy Fegan, Hughie Murphy, Cormac McKay & Barney J. Morgan |
TC p30; GAA CS p 37 ; PNNI V3 p 72; GV; TC p18DDPP
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| Mullaghmore House | Clonduff | . | 2km SW of Hilltown; the proprietor in 1795 was R. R. Rowan |
old b/w map D11
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| Mullagh River | Kilkeel | 29: 33/18 | rises in The Mournes and runs S into Irish Sea near Ballykeel Point | . |
| Mullans Corner | Donaghcloney | . | crossroads between Blackscull & Katesbridge | PNNI V6 p 85 |
| Mullartown & Mullartown Upper | Kilkeel | . | 2 townlands of 1292 acres & 679 acres;click here to see its position on a map; means ' Dortan's bare hill'; part of the Bagenal Estate in 1575; ;in 1659 there were 6 English/ Scots & 2 Irish families living here & the owner was Savage Leech Esq.; corn mill built by Jeremiah Atkinson in 1800; still there in 1834 but insufficient water available; school established 1826; alleged concealment of birth 2 Jun 1877 | SP: V3 p 49, 50 OSM; OKA p39 ; DR ; PNNI V3 p 52 |
| Mullartown Cottage | Kilkeel | . | north of Annalong; residence of Mrs Gordon in 1910 |
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| Mullartown House | Kilkeel | 29: 37/21 | farm, 1km N of Annalong; residence of John Thompson in 1839 & Henry Atkinson Esq. in 1854 & Maxwell Atkinson in 1910 & 1920 |
JMLSG 2010 p55; IIW # 2587; POD; MIs
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| Mullartown Point | Kilkeel | 29: 38/21 | in the Irish Sea, 2km N of Annalong | . |
| Mullatornegah | Magherally | . | alternate spelling for Mullafernaghan townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V6 p 265
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| Mullaugh | Killyleagh | . | see Mullagh | . |
| Mullertown | Kilkeel | . | alternate spelling for Mullartown townland in Subsidy Roll of 1663 | PNNI V3 p 153 |
| Mulligans Bridge | Seapatrick | . | near Corbet townland; stone bridge built in 1826 by the Mulligan family of Tullyconnaught who owned Millbank & Parkmount; & school built here in 1830 | BIH p D; V 12 p 132, 135 OSM; PNNI V6 p 320 |
| Mullinabane | Dromara | . | see Moneynabane | . |
| Mullog Point | Kilclief | 21: 60/45 | at the entrance to Strangford Lough; in Kilclief Bay | . |
| Mullough | Killyleagh | . | see Mullagh | MID p 118 |
| Mulloughdrin | Dromara | . | see Mullaghdrin | . |
| Mullurtan | Kilkeel | . | alternate spelling for Mullartown townland in 1659 census |
PNNI V3 p 53
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| Mulloughmore Multaghmore |
Clonduff | . | alternate spellings for Mullaghmore townland in Rent Roll of 1692 |
PNNI V3 p 93
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| Mullyslane | Drumgooland | . | alternate spelling for Moneyslane townland in 1768 will |
DWI
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| Multyhogy | Knockbreda | . | townland of 169 acres in Belfast district |
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| Mundorghes | Kilkeel | . | alternate name for Moneydorragh townland in Rent Roll of 1540 | PNNI V3 p 50 |
| Mune More | Donaghmore | . | alternate spelling for Moneymore townland in 1659 census | PNNI V1 p 105 |
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Dromara | . | see Moneynabane | . |
| Munistain | Drumgooland | . | ancient name for Moneyslane in 1758 | BN |
| Munlough | Comber | . | see under Monlough |
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| Muntereddy | Kilcoo | . | an area of 7 townlands held by Brian Magennis in 1609 |
PNNI V6 p 14
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| Murder Bog | Saul | . | near Ballynarry townland; some local men murdered by soldiers in 1643 |
Inv 2001 p 35,36
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| Murder Bridge | Dundonald | 15:43/76 | over a stream ; 2km NNE of Dundonald town | . |
| Murlfield House | Ardquin | . | near Strangford Lough |
old b/w map T15
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| Murlough Farm | Kilmegan | 21: 40/35 | farm, near Inner Dundrum Bay; the proprietor in 1795 was Matthew Lyne |
UJA
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| Murlough House | Kilmegan | 21: 41/35 | at the entrance to Inner Dundrum Bay, 2km SE of Dundrum village; built by Marquis of Downshire in 1860 as a summer house;children's fete 7 Jul 1877; residence of Marquis of Downshire in 1910; used by American troops during 2nd World War; now a Field Studies Centre; photo available |
LWAG p 90; DR; DR* 24/11/2004R; MO 11/6/2024 p45; LR
2006 p98; POD
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| Murlough Lower | Kilmegan | . | a townland on the coast, 2km S of Dundrum town; 859 acres; click here to see its location on a townland map; means ' seabag' or 'enclosed sea-lough' ; owned by Marquis of Downshire in 1863; Kilmegan school fete 23 Aug 1884 | DR;GV LR 2005 p11 ; MO 30/1/2008 p14 ; WDG 1-2,23 (photo) 218 |
| Murlough Upper | Maghera | . | a townland 569 acres: click here to see its location on a townland map; on the shores of Dundrum Bay; means ' seabag'; new oyster beds 16 Mar 1872 | DR; LR 2005 p 11 |
| Murphys Bridge | Newry | . | at Sugar Island in 1760 |
OFN p xi
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| Murphys Close | Kilmegan | 29: 38/40 | farm,near Aughlisnafin , 3km NNE of Castlewellan | . |
| Murphys Hill | Bright | 21: 50/38 | hill ;1km S of Bright townland,3km NW of Killough | . |
| Murphys Point | Kilkeel | 29: 36/18 | rocky coast in Irish Sea, 2km SW of Annalong | . |
| Murphystown | Bright | 21: 49/36 | on the shore of Dundrum Bay; 4km W of Killough in Ballyvaston townland | LWAG p 78; LR 2007 p 13 (map) |
| Murray's Hollows | Drumballyorney | . | farm belonging to Murray family | PNNI V6 p 200 |
| Murray's Town | Loughinisland | . | a clachan (house cluster) in 1856 | PR |
| Murvaclogher | Kilmore & Loughinisland | . | a townland of 648 acres; also called Broclough; transferred from Loughinisland parish in 1718; means ‘Margin of the lake’; click here to see its location on a map; click here to see my One Place Study notes; I have indexed the inhabitants for dwellings 1- 9 for Griffiths Valuat ions of 1864 throughout Surnames Index | LCB p19 ,81; TCC p 33 ; GV |
| Music Hall | Seapatrick | . | Banbridge area; the proprietor in 1795 was Hugh Mulholland |
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| Mutton Hill | Magheradrool | 20: 36/51 | 2km S of Ballynahinch | . |
| Mutton Hill | Seapatrick | . | farm; 2km NE of Banbridge; residence of W.C. Evans in 1871 |
old b/w map G6; MIs
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| Myra Castle | Saul | 21: 54/49 | farm estate, 4km W of Strangford Town in Walshetown townland; early circular horse-engine threshing machine here ; owned by Col. John Craig in 1876 with 430 acres & Rowland Craig- Laurie Esq. with 423 acres (his retirement 17 Nov 1877) & Col. John Craig in 1886; residence of Col. Robert H. Wallace in 1910; attempt by IRA to burn it down in 1916 |
UF p44; DR ;LOI; POD; Inv 2001 p 40
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| Mytello | Holywood | . | residence of John Murphy in 1852; could be Martello |
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| Myrtle Cottage | Bangor | . | in Donaghadee Rd, Bangor; residence of George McMurray in 1902 |
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| Myrtle Cottage | Kilcoo | . | house & garden in Shore Rd, Newcastle near the Shimna River ; leased by Mary Ferguson in 1863 from Earl of Annesley ; residence of Lady Mabel Soubrey in 1910 | GV; POD ;LR 2015 p7 |
| Myrtle Cottage | Magheradrool | . | in Ballynahinch area; residence of Mrs Skelly & R.S. Greer in 1910 | POD |
| Myrtle Field | Blaris | . | near Lisburn; the proprietor in 1795 was Thomas Carlton | UJA |