Category Archives: Co. Antrim

L.O.L. 456 Known as “Murdocks Lodge”!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

In my 2012 trip “back home” I amassed a large number of documents, some dating back to the late 1700s; old photographs (some still unnamed); and many photos of family headstones from a variety of cemeteries.  One of the documents … Continue reading →

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Christ Church Derriaghy (Church of Ireland)

Posted on February 23, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

Another beautiful Church my family is affiliated with.  This stunning church is located on the outskirts of the City of Lisburn in County Antrim.  My Scott, Berry, Waring & Hendren families are connected with this beautiful Church. The name of … Continue reading →

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My Great Grandfather – Worked on the Titanic!

Posted on February 22, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

James Berry (my great grandfather) was born on 18 Jun 1864 in Lagan Village, Ballymacarret; which is in the Belfast area.  He married Mary Agnes Scott (known as Mary) on 25 Feb 1893 in the Willowfield Church of Ireland, Belfast. … Continue reading →

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The “Inner Circle” – Can the Barrier be Broken?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

Definition of the “The Inner Circle”:  http://dictionary.reference.com defines the Inner Circle as “an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose”; http://www.collinsdictionary.com says, “a clique or a group of people or who share a common interest, aim or purpose”; whereas … Continue reading →

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The Dark Hedges

Posted on February 3, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

The Dark Hedges, near Armoy and Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Dark Hedges is a relatively short avenue (about half a mile long) in Northern Ireland’s county Antrim, and about two centuries old. The 150 trees – beech trees … Continue reading →

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