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  Welcome to Killyleagh
This site is built for the people of Killyleagh in County Down, those thinking of visiting or living here, or those who have or want to make contact.
A market and seaport town, formerly a Parliamentary borough, in the County Down, about sixteen miles S.E. from Belfast, situated at the head of a creek on the west shore of Strangford Lough, on the...
The site is currently being developed by a group of people from Killyleagh including representatives from the Killyleagh Social Partnership and Killyleagh Development Association.
www.killyleagh.org   (251 words)

  
  The Killyleagh Holiday Studio - Killyleagh Info
Killyleagh in the County of Down is inhabited by around two thousand people.
The town is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is dominated by the splendid Killyleagh Castle.
For the last two centuries Killyleagh was associated with the linen industry and the Mill was a substantial employer in the locality.
www.killyleagh-holiday.co.uk /town.htm   (148 words)

  
  History of Killyleagh | Irish Secrets
Killyleagh is a picturesque small town located on the shores of Strangford Lough.
The most striking thing about Killyleagh is the Castle which stands at the north-western end of the town.
Killyleagh Castle is the oldest continually occupied Castle in Ireland, the Hamilton family have owned and occupied the castle since 1640.
www.irishsecrets.ie /history-secrets/killyleagh.php   (170 words)

  
  Killyleagh All
The proprietor for the townland of Killyleagh was Mr.
Killyleagh Castle stands at the north western end of the town is still owned and lived in by the Hamilton family.
The earliest Presbyterian church was built on the present site in 1670, and was replaced by a T shaped church in early 1700s, this was pulled down and in 1827 the new classical edifice was built at a cost of £2,000 which was raised by subscription and contributions.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~rosdavies/PHOTOSwords/KillyleaghAll.htm   (2831 words)

  
 Killyleagh - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: )
KILLYLEAGH, a small seaport and market town of county Down, Ireland, in the east parliamentary division, on the western shore of Strangford Lough.
Linen manufacture is the principal industry, and agricultural produce is exported.
Killyleagh was an important stronghold in early times, and the modern castle preserves the towers of the old building.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Killyleagh   (104 words)

  
 YFCNI.ORG - WELCOME
Killyleagh YFC found itself in 2004 in a transitional period.
This left Killyleagh YFC operating on a volunteer base from September to December, which saw the ministries of girls group, discipling and homework club ceasing to run.
Killyleagh YFC looks forward with excitement to the next stage of its work for God.
www.yfcni.org /centres/killyleagh.htm   (205 words)

  
 Killyleagh
Killyleagh War Memorial is located at the junction of Frederick Street and Shrigley Road.
It is a marble plaque, made to the order of the Woman’s Work Guild, and placed on the flank tower of Killyleagh Castle at the end of the Linden Walk.
During the great war the members of this Guild gave their time, their leisure, and their skill to making woollen garments and comforts which would alleviate the sufferings that the men at the front had greatly to endure.
www.ulsterwarmemorials.net /html/killyleagh.html   (190 words)

  
 Dennis Hanna website Killyleagh
My dad was born in Killyleagh in 1930 and his name was John Patrick Joseph Hanna.
My grandad, George Hanna, lived most of his life in Killyleagh and died in 1975, although by then he had moved to Downpatrick to be looked after by his daughter Betty Sage.
When I was a kid we sometimes went back to Killyleagh for holidays and I remember coal boats unloading in the harbour but that's all finished now as Killyleagh is a fishing and tourist village.
www.dennishanna.com /Killyleagh.htm   (608 words)

  
 Killyleagh
This place, which is situated on the western shore of Strangford Lough, was a port of some eminence previously to the conquest of Ireland by the English; and, with the adjoining barony of Kinalearty, formed part of the territories of the McCartans.
On the suppression of the Tyrone rebellion at the close of the 16th century, the possessions of the McCartans were confiscated, and the manor and district of Killyleagh were subsequently granted by Jas.
The principal seats are Delamont, the residence of R. Gordon, Esq.; Ringdufferin, of J. Bailie, Esq.; Killyleagh Castle, of Mrs.
www.toxteth.net /mcgrevy/killyleagh.htm   (1824 words)

  
 Strangford Lough Brewing Company | Sponsorship   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Killyleagh U-12 gaelic football team played their second final in as many weeks on Saturday 11 September in Ardglass.
Killyleagh led by 3 points at half time with a scoreline of 3-02 to 0-8.
Killyleagh were now in full control but a Ballykinlar forward managed to scramble the ball to the Killyleagh net past young Connor Brennan who to this point had not put a foot wrong.
www.slbc.ie /sponsorship/killyleagh-gac.htm   (652 words)

  
 CTC Northern Ireland - Killyleagh 50 miles in 4 hours tourist trial
The Killyleagh 50 in 4 our first tourist trial of the season.
After the main road leg from the Albert Clock to Hillsborough, it follows a scenic route through the County Down countryside and finishes at the gates of Stormont.
Please remember it is not a race, but a tourist trial with the goal of arriving close to the scheduled time.
www.ctc-ni.com /ctcni/touristtrial/Killyleagh50MilesIn4Hours.html   (91 words)

  
 Killyleagh Castle
Killyleagh Castle was described by Harold Nicholson over a century ago as"..pricking castellated ears above the smoke of of its own village and towering like some chateau of the Loire above the tides of Strangford Lough." It could be said that nothing much has changed.
The village of Killyleagh grew up around a fortified tower, built in the 12th century by the Norman knight, John de Courcy, conqueror of Ulster.
Hans Sloan, 17th century founder of the British Museum and Kew Gardens was born in a house close by and received his early education in the castle.
www.discovernorthernireland.com /product.aspx?ProductID=3012   (122 words)

  
 Strangford Lough Brewing Company | Diners at the Irish Chambers of Commerce in the US annual 'Celtic Ball' in New ...
"For example, Killyleagh is the setting for one of the most famous poems in Irish History - The Lament of the Irish Emigrant, a tragic story set in the times of the famine in the times of the famine in the 19th century.
Three years after the wedding, both wife and child died as victims of the cholera of 1848 and were laid to rest in the old graveyard in Killyleagh.
Lady Helen Dufferin of Killyleagh Castle met young Phelim Magennis as he sat on the stile taking a long, last, lingering look at the place where his loved ones were buried before leaving Ireland's shore.
www.slbc.ie /press-room/nicci.htm   (590 words)

  
 Killyleagh Presbyterian Church - Moving Forward Into The 21st Century (20-10-04)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Presbyterian Moderator Dr. Ken Newell will officially reopen Killyleagh Presbyterian Church after extensive refurbishment at a special service of thanksgiving and dedication this Sunday 24 October at 11.30am.
Killyleagh Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in Ireland, dating back to 1622.
Cooke was minister in Killyleagh from 1818 to 1829, and later went on to become the second Moderator of the General Assembly in 1841.
www.presbyterianireland.org /News/news2004/news0505.html   (285 words)

  
 Ports.org.uk / Killyleagh
Killyleagh (Co Down) is on the southwest shore of Strangford Lough, about 20 miles south of Belfast and 5 miles north of Downpatrick.
In the Middle Ages an anchorage brought trade and prosperity to the growing town of Killyleagh.
The waterfront is still the focal point of the town and growing interest in tourism and small boat sailing have been fostered not least by the appointment of Prince Andrew as Baron Killyleagh in 1986.
www.ports.org.uk /port.asp?id=314   (156 words)

  
 Down Democrat - 2005/10/11: Killyleagh war of words
McConvey told the Democrat that a mediation programme could help diffuse tensions not only in the Killyleagh area but in other locations where he believes there is community strife - and he singled out both Ballynahinch and Dundrum as examples.
However, the Sinn Fein Councillor's overview of the situation in Killyleagh as far as the alleged turf war and escalating sectarian tensions is concerned, has been rubbished by local DUP representative, Billy Walker.
The Killyleagh DUP man said that Protestants and Catholics live in harmony side by side in the town and he was totally unaware of any problems similar to those identified by Sinn Fein.
archives.tcm.ie /downdemocrat/2005/10/11/story1845.asp   (469 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | N Ireland | Killyleagh win Steel decider
David Duggan's 53rd minute goal was enough to give Killyleagh their first ever Steel & Sons Cup win.
Killyleagh dominated the Christmas Day encounter at Seaview and should have won the match by a more comfortable margin.
Killyleagh are back in action against Kilmore Rec in the Border Cup final on 27 December.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/northern_ireland/2604095.stm   (165 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | N Ireland | Killyleagh in Steel final
Amateur League champions Killyleagh Youth Club reached the Christmas day Steel and Sons Cup final thanks to a golden goal from Mark Murray.
It will be Killyleagh's fourth Steel final but they have yet to win the trophy.
Killyleagh, semi-finalists in last season's Nationwide Irish Cup, led twice but on each occasion Celtic produced an equaliser.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/northern_ireland/2516951.stm   (191 words)

  
 The Northern Ireland Assembly -
The scheme utilises some of the surplus capacity at the Killyleagh Works and there will still be sufficient capacity to cater for considerable additional housing and industrial development in the Killyleagh and Crossgar areas.
The Killyleagh Works is currently operating at just over 30% capacity due to the closure of the former tannery.
In planning the scheme, account was taken of projected residential and industrial expansion in Crossgar and Killyleagh to the year 2021 on the basis of figures provided by the Planning Service.
www.niassembly.gov.uk /qanda/writtenans/000908.htm   (1016 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 29 Mar 2000 (pt 1)
In undertaking the appraisal study, account was taken of projected residential and industrial expansion to the year 2021 on the basis of figures provided by the Department of the Environment's Planning Service.
Following the closure of local industry, the wastewater treatment works in Killyleagh is currently operating at approximately 32% of its design capacity.
In these circumstances the residents of the Killyleagh area were not directly consulted about the project.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm199900/cmhansrd/vo000329/text/00329w01.htm   (1209 words)

  
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 Killyleagh Primary School   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Killyleagh Primary is a small school in the Strangford Lough area of County Down.
We are to be found behind the most notable feature of Killyleagh - the castle.
Locally the school is known as 'The White School' - the reason for this is obvious when you see the building.
freespace.virgin.net /killyleagh.primary/index.html   (63 words)

  
 Killyleagh Presbyterians Celebrate 375 Years (20-11-1997)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Presbyterian Moderator Dr Sam Hutchinson will join Presbyterians in Killyleagh celebrating 375 years of Presbyterianism in the County Down town when he preaches at morning worship in First Killyleagh Presbyterian Church this Sunday (23-11-97) at 11.30am.
One of the ways Killyleagh Christians are hoping to get out into the community is through 'The Cross.' This is an initiative of the local churches to develop a drop in centre right in the centre of the town which is scheduled to open its doors in late January.
Over the next months previous ministers of the First Killyleagh congregation will be invited to preach including Revs John Dickinson, Jim Harper and Douglas Mark.
www.presbyterianireland.org /news/news1997/news0105.html   (291 words)

  
 Killyleagh holiday cottages & self catering holiday accommodation directory
If you can't find a suitable holiday cottage or self catering villa or apartment in Killyleagh, or would like to rent a holiday cottage outside Killyleagh you can Browse holiday cottages by city/town to find holiday cottages or other self catering accommodation in cities, towns or villages near Killyleagh.
The Killyleagh holiday cottages and holiday accommodation listed on this page are for your information and convenience.
UK Holiday Cottages does not endorse any particular properties in Killyleagh and is not responsible for the booking and reservations of the holiday cottages and accommodation listed.
www.britinfo.net /cottages/TBTQS15000.htm   (172 words)

  
 Welcome to Killyleagh | Local Churches | Killyleagh Baptist Church
This is a biblical practice to support the local Church and other Bible based work (Malachi 3: 8 -‘Will a man rob God?…in tithes and offerings’ and Hebrews 7: 5 ‘Take tithes of the people’ etc).
To bring the Gospel to all people of Killyleagh and surrounding district, so that they turn from their sins and trust Lord Jesus Christ as personal Saviour.
Conference - the first Saturday in November of each year; this will celebrate 114 years of Baptist witness on the 6th November 2004, to the Killyleagh and surrounding district.
www.killyleagh.org /churches/baptist.asp   (1175 words)

  
 St. John's - Church of Ireland Parish of Killyleagh - Welcome Page
Situated on the beautiful shores of Strangford Lough, Killyleagh is a picturesque town located approximately 20 miles south of Belfast and 5 miles north of the historical cathedral town of Downpatrick - with its close associations with St. Patrick.
Killyleagh was settled by John de Courcey in the 12th Century with fortifications on what is now the site of Killyleagh Castle.
This fine turretted Castle, redesigned in 1850 by Charles Lanyon, is still privately owned and is a focal point in the town.
killyleagh.down.anglican.org   (192 words)

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