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  Ardglass - LoveToKnow 1911
ARDGLASS (" Green Height"), a small town of Co. Down, Ireland, in the east parliamentary division, at the head of a rocky bay, in a picturesque situation between two hills, 32 m.
Ardglass was a royal burgh and sent a representative to the Irish parliament.
In summer Ardglass is a frequented resort of visitors; good bathing and a golf links contribute to its attractions.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Ardglass   (172 words)

  
 Ardglass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ardglass (Ard ghlas in Irish, meaning "green high place") is a coastal village in County Down, Northern Ireland and still a relatively important fishing harbour.
It is situated on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the Isle of Man, three quarters of a mile north-east of Ardglass.
Ardglass is classified as a village by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with a population between 1,000 and 2,250 people).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ardglass   (792 words)

  
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Ardglass was also a major fishing centre for herring which was dried or salted and exported, as well as consumed locally.
Ardglass was so decayed by the 18th century, that we cannot assume that the modern street plan reflects the medieval one.
Although the Ardglass inlet is large, the concentration of buildings around one side of it implies that the actual length of the waterfront used for the harbour was very limited.
www.qub.ac.uk /arcpal/ardglass.htm   (3295 words)

  
 Irish Secrets | Visitor Secrets | Fishing Villages | Ardglass
Ardglass used to be the headquarters of the Northern herring trade in the 1800's, employing around 3,000 fishermen and is still a strong commercial fishing port to this day.
Ardglass is a quaint village which is steeped in rich history personified in several historical ruins of castles dotted throughout the village which gives it a strong character and uniqueness.
Ardglass Golf Club is one of the most scenic coastal Golf Courses in Ireland.
www.irishsecrets.ie /visitor-secrets/fishing-villages/ardglass.php   (231 words)

  
 Down Democrat - 2002/04/09: SOCCER :: Cochrane heartbreak for battling Ardglass
Ardglass must have thought the footballing gods were against them when centre half Paul Sharvin, who has been in commanding form all year, failed a fitness test on a toe injury sustained against Newcastle on Saturday.
Ardglass approached the second half with some confidence and were rewarded after only three minutes when Stevie Galbraith’s perfectly flighted through ball found Dee Milligan and the big man made no mistake as he slipped the ball past the keeper.
Ardglass were visibly tiring and Rangers tried to capitalise with a number of high balls into the box but they were guilt of a number of glaring misses.
archives.tcm.ie /downdemocrat/2002/04/09/story540.asp   (731 words)

  
 PGATOUR.com - Ardglass shines as hidden gem of Irish Golf
What makes Ardglass special is that it manages to provide 18 holes of variety and sheer enjoyment, all amid surroundings that are nothing less than spectacular.
Elevation changes from cliff top to sandy beaches add more spice to the mix and where the sea is not a hazard, a plethora of heather, gorse and even a meandering stream, step in to make the rough an adversary to be avoided at all costs.
Ardglass has an amazing array of them and they come in all shapes and sizes, many frighteningly deep with an insatiable appetite and almost magnetic ability to swallow any balls that comes even reasonably close.
www.golfweb.com /print/story/7600750   (783 words)

  
 Lewis' Topographical Dictionary - Ardglass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The port of Ardglass appears to have been in a flourishing condition from a very early period; a trading company from London settled here in the reign of Hen.
The town is pleasantly and advantageously situated on the eastern coast, and on the side of a hill overlooking the sea, and is well known to mariners by two conspicuous hills, one on the west, called the Ward of Ardglass, and the other on the east, called the Ward of Ardtole.
Ardglass formerly gave the title of Earl to the family of Cromwell, and subsequently that of Viscount to the Barringtons.
www.btinternet.com /~pdevlinz/lewisardglass.htm   (1065 words)

  
 Ardglass All
Ardglass derives its name of the Irish 'ard glas'; the green hill, probably a reference to the conical elevation, now known as The Ward, to the west of the town.
Less than 2km north-east of Ardglass town, on the coast road to Dunsford, overlooking the sea and the Isle of Man, are the ruins of the ancient church of Ardtole, dedicated to St. Nicholas.
This was formerly the parish church of Ardglass, but there is a local tradition that the McCartans massacred the congregation at worship there, to avenge an insult offered to their chief by the burgesses of Ardglass, who fastened his long hair to briars while he lay in a drunken sleep.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~rosdavies/PHOTOSwords/ArdglassAll.htm   (1854 words)

  
 Glossary: Coney Island
Its name is derived from the gaelic coinin: a rabbit, and originated from the fact that rabbits abounded in the sandhills.
Ardglass, which is a lively fishing village, derives its name from the Irish ard glas : the green hill, probably a reference to the conical elevation, now known, as The Ward, to the west of the town.
During the nineteenth century Ardglass became a centre of the east coast fishing industry.
www.harbour.sfu.ca /~hayward/van/glossary/coney.html   (652 words)

  
 Ardglass, Ireland. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
ARDGLASS (Ard Ghlas, "green height") is set on the side of a lovely natural inlet.
Its domestic buildings, rising steeply from the harbour, are interspersed with seven fortified mansions, towers and turrets, dating from a vigorous English revival in the sixteenth century, when a trading company first arrived to found a colony here.
In the nineteenth century, Ardglass was the most thriving fishing port in the North; and even today, aside from the prawns, herrings and whitefish brought in by the fishing fleet, there's very good rod-fishing to be had off the end of the pier for codling, pollack and coalfish.
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/ireland/ardglass   (381 words)

  
 Ardglass GFC County Down   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
On Sunday the U -16 girls' team played Ardglass in the Down championship and in conditions which were more reminiscent of November than June it was the East Down side who emerged victorious, 0-6 to 1 -1.
Ardglass played with the wind and the rain in the first half and by half time had built up a five points lead, 0 -6 to 0 -1.
Ardglass GAC are preparing for an historic day to add to their record books.
www.downgaa.net /downgaa/clubs/ardglass/ardglass.htm   (890 words)

  
 Ardglass Golf Club website - Northern Ireland Golf Club
June 1896 by a group of men who met in the stables, which at that time were located at the rear of the present Clubhouse.
With its castles and tower houses, Ardglass retains much of its medieval glory, and indeed one of the castles has been adapted as the clubhouse.
Without doubt, the visitor to Ardglass Golf Club will be struck by a unique combination of a challenging course, an area of outstanding beauty and a numinous atmosphere of history and romance.
www.ardglassgolfclub.com /club.php?filename=club_history   (329 words)

  
 Down Democrat Ardglass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A young Ardglass man had a lucky escape last Wednesday when his car left the road between Saintfield and Carryduff as the morning rush hour traffic was building up.
AS Ardglass moves into the summer season first gear with tourists and ice creams and hopefully plenty of sun, there is a relaxed atmosphere around.
AS the AGM for Ardglass Development Association creeps closer onWednesday 4th June at 8pm in Ardglass Golf Club, the role of the Association is seen very significant given the pressures the fishing industry are under.
www.downdemocrat.com /community/localarea.asp?j=Ardglass   (1364 words)

  
 CeathrĂș Aodha Dhuibh CLG - Carryduff GAC
Ardglass, having to work hard for possession, exploited some loose marking in the midfield area to work the ball forward with comparative ease and add a further point in the 11th minute of play.
McConville added a further point from play (20th) before Ardglass broke upfield as full back Gillespie was pulled out of position by the full-forwards run the Carryduff net was left exposed and the defence found flat-footed as Ardglass worked the ball to the Carryduff net.This goal gave Ardglass the incentive to lift their game.
The Ardglass challenge was stifled on the restart after Ryan O’Neill, on receipt of a pin-point pass from the boot of Molloy, made no mistake driving the ball past the Ardglass keeper (27th minute).
www.carryduffgac.com /matchreports/report1.asp?REPORT=170   (747 words)

  
 Ardglass Golf Club
Situated on the south-east coast of County Down, Ardglass is unquestionably one of the most spectacular courses in Ireland.
A second magnificent par three is the downhill 12th where the Irish Sea can provide a daunting diversion and when the wind is dead against it can be truly intimidating.
The final hole however, offers a good chance of a closing birdie and then its off to the 19th which being Ardglass is a converted ancient castle.
www.discovernorthernireland.com /product.aspx?ProductID=1679   (189 words)

  
 UK-GolfGuide : A golfer's Guide to Ardglass Golf Club, Ardglass in County Down, Northern Ireland
Please note that although this club has been issued with a password which allows them to update their information via the Internet, there is a disclaimer at the foot of this screen regarding the accuracy and completeness of the information.
Ardglass Golf Club is a spectacular 18 hole seaside course, Par 70, 6231 yards, with championship standard greens.
Ardglass is situated 30 miles south of Belfast and 25 miles from the renowned Royal County Down.
www.uk-golfguide.com /northern_ireland/25060.html   (617 words)

  
 Ardglass Castles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Ardglass had at least six castles and remains of four of them can still be seen.
This 15th century tower-house is four storeys high and rectangular in plan.
The western half of the building was incorporated into a house built by Lord Charles Fitzgerald in 1790.
cloghmore.bravepages.com /down/ardglass.html   (285 words)

  
 Carlow Nationalist: Around Ardglass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
After Ardglass festival in August, Gerry Casey and the festival team had a cleanup called Village Pride.
Ardglass Primary School looks as though it will find its way onto the market to be sold.
There is a general disquiet in the village that other fishing ports seem to have had their infrastructure improvements but Ardglass is lagging behind again.
www.downdemocrat.com /community/story.asp?j=757   (382 words)

  
 Uktravel.com - City Guide
ARDGLASS is one of three main fishing ports in Northern Ireland exporting most of the fish caught through Europe.
Struell wells which is situated in a rocky valley between Downpatrick and Saul, had been the resort of pilgrims who came to these wells in search of cures which they thought the waters could provide.
There are various craft centres in Ardglass, pottery and furniture being the primary wares.
www.uktravel.com /citycontent.asp?id=2014&alph=a&offset=10   (121 words)

  
 Ardglass Videos - CROSSGAR - Wedding DVDs Wedding Videos Horseracing Videos Sporting Events Video County down horse ...
Ardglass videos serves all your filming needs and is available for weddings, sporting occasions and other functions.
Ardglass Video's films weddings and special events all over Ireland and has an excellent reputation for high quality at affordable prices.
Ardglass Videos films a lot of the horseracing throughout Ireland, and in particular, films all the point-to-point races in Northern Ireland and throughout Southern Ireland.
www.4ni.co.uk /98119x701x34_ardglass-videos-crossgar-down.htm   (316 words)

  
 Lukes Port Cottage
fishing boats docked in Ardglass harbour and the stylish yachts moored in the modern marina.
Ardglass is about 30 miles (50 kilometres) from the centre of
On arriving  at Ardglass, drive by Ardglass North Harbour and Ardglass Marina.
www.lukesport.co.uk   (313 words)

  
 Ardglass GFC County Down History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In 1921 a club was formed in the Parish of Ardglass and Dunsford by the then principal of St. Joseph's P.S., Edward Maginnes and a coastguard official from Cork, Bill Mahony.
The team was defeated in the 1946 Down Junior Final after a replay with Clonduff, but shortly after this the club folded and a new club, named Dunsford, was reformed in 1952.
This idea was first refused but later, on appeal, was granted and the present Ardglass club was formed.
www.downgaa.net /downgaa/clubs/ardglass/history/history.htm   (385 words)

  
 Golf Monthly - UK Course Directory - Ardglass GC
A few miles up the coast from Royal County Down is Ardglass Golf Club and if you're planning a trip to the area you should pen in a visit.
At this 488 yard par 5 the Irish Sea sits hard against the entire length of the hole and birdie hunters must drive the ball out over the rocky outcrops and waves and land it on a bit of fairway that looks pencil thin from the tee.
From where you're playing up to a green which is defended by two sizeable bunkers and backed by a menacing rocky outcrop.
www.golf-monthly.co.uk /directory/courseinfo.php?id=412   (285 words)

  
 Ardglass Golf Club - Course Description by Tailor Made Golf Tours, Ireland
Ardglass Golf Club is a short, tricky links that is well woth playing, if only for the thrilling cliff-top holes that characterise this small and wonderful golf club.
All 18 holes at Ardglass have a view of the Irish Sea.
Ardglass is a pleasant and memorable holiday golf course.
www.tailormadegolftours.com /courses/ArdglassGC.html   (522 words)

  
 Ardglass Golf Club - Ireland Travel Information Guide
Ardglass is set in an ‘in and out’ configuration over hilly links.
The course boasts magnificent views of the Mourne Mountains and part of the clubhouse comprises a 14th Century Castle complete with four cannon adding to the sense of history.
Ardglass has a host of heather, gorse, dunes and humps, a wind that always blows, deep bunkers and a stream that meanders through the course.
www.12travel.com /ie/golf/ardglass.html   (183 words)

  
 Ardglass Golf Club - Northern Ireland - Golf breaks, weekends and golf holidays at Ardglass Golf Club - Golfbreaks.com
Ardglass Golf Club - It is difficult to find a more spectacular links course than Ardglass.
With the front five holes hugging the Irish Sea, the blustery winds and meandering fairways demand the utmost accuracy from tee to green.
Ardglass has been favourably compared to the other great links courses of Northern Ireland.
www.golfbreaks.com /golf/ireland/ardglass   (227 words)

  
 Fairwinds' Circumnavigation of Ireland June - August 2004
Leaving Ardglass the tide is slack S. of St. John's Point, as the N-going flood meets the S-going flood in this area.,so tide is less of a consideration.
Slipped Ardglass at 07:30 and went out for a look — the forecast had promised more SW or W winds force 4 to 5, so we decided that if we could sail without tacking we would go and if not we would return to Ardglass.
Outside the sea was unpleasant but the wind had quite a lot of West in it and we could sail with sheets very slightly freed and about 20 knots over the deck.
www.bluemoment.com /ireland/5.html   (526 words)

  
 Down Democrat - 2002/02/26: Councillor condemns Ardglass vandalism
This was when a vandal stole an ornamental street lamp overlooking the harbour which had only been put up a few days before.
Curran said the type of vandalism shown was not as bad as other examples in the village but its nature was just as shocking.
At the monthly Council meeting last Monday, a number of Councillors backed moves to have security cameras installed in Downpatrick to police key areas of the town to reduce such crime.
archives.tcm.ie /downdemocrat/2002/02/26/story386.asp   (472 words)

  
 Ardglass Golf Club, Co. Down - Irish Golf Courses & Golf Breaks & Vacations Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Description: Ardglass Golf Course is an 18 hole links course on the north-eastern coast of Ireland with some stunning views and many excellent and unique golf holes.
The Irish Sea is visible from all 18 holes and on a clear day it is possible to see across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man. Ardglass really is a course to savour with some outstanding holes.
The 161yd Par 3 2nd, the 480yd Par 5 11th and the 181yd Par 3 12th each require a carry across the coastline and cliffs tops of the Irish Sea and rank amoung the best holes in Ireland.
www.emeraldelite.com /default.aspx?treeid=19&gcid=2   (255 words)

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