Tag Archives: Ireland

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 “Wee Church on the Walls”

Posted on February 5, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

The Beautiful Little Church where my great grandparents, Johnston Alexander Love & Isabella Fisher Chambers married on October 5, 1903. Early History of St. Augustine’s Church Londonderry St Columb (St Columba, St Colmcille ) was born c 522 AD at … 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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Burial Records – A Great Resource

Posted on February 2, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

When researching ancestors a great resource are burial records.  The records tend to show date of death, burial date, residence at time of death, grave number and often the proprietor of the grave.  They also show all occupants of the … Continue reading →

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Dunluce Castle….

Posted on February 1, 2014 by CJ Murdoch

The limestone cliffs of the White Rocks ends abruptly against a dark basalt outcrop which is majestically crowned by Dunluce Castle and joined to the mainland by an arched walkway. Underneath lies the Mermaid’s Cave with its legend of a … Continue reading →

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