Strangford is a small village at the mouth of strangford lough in county down, northern ireland. For assembly elections before 1996, the constituency was largely part of the north down constituency with smaller sections being added from belfast east constituency and belfast south constituency. Rome2rio makes travelling from belfast to strangford easy. Full text of original letters and papers of the late. Your guide to exploring strangford lough, county down. Despite its importance as a port, strangford remained a small village, and bishop pococke, who visited it in 1752, described it as consisting of little more than one small street, the buildings of which are mostly on the upper side. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Kilclief is a hamlet of historical value on the strangford to ardglass road.
The strangford family name was found in the usa, canada, and scotland between 1880 and 1920. The old rectory is a 7 bedroom property set on 3 acres in the heart of strangford village. Castle ward national trust property is within walking distance offering a host of activities for all ages and it is also the set for filming of game of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in strangford, county down on tripadvisor. The bolthole at strangford lough houses for rent in. Strangford village is set in area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking strangford lough, this picturesque village is full of charm in the seaside terrace stone houses which enjoy a stunning view across the lough to portaferry. If you look at downpatrick today, its hard to imagine that it was once a seaside town. The 5 best things to do in strangford updated 2020. Kilclief ben dearg gaa it is reported that around christmas time in 1901 a group of gaels from the kilclief area formed kilclief gac. U p until the middle of the 18th century, tidal waters stretching from strangford lough almost encircled the.
The lough lake is about 16 miles 26 km long and 4 miles 6 km wide and has a very narrow entrance, which cuts across the northeastsouthwest trend of the. Find all the transport options for your trip from belfast to strangford right here. Strangford lough and its surroundings are steeped in history, dating back thousands of years. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Frequently asked questions about kearney historical village. Prehistoric communities would have found rich pickings in the abundant natural resources of the lough and its foreshore. The cuan hotel has been at the heart of strangford village since 1811, peter and. On their doorstep are some of the main places to see in co down. Former bbc radio senior producer, elizabeth rice, was commissioned by the strangford lough and lecale partnership, to capture the essence of this. Strangford village is a hotbed of community activity keep up with the many community groups you can participate in here. Ian hill was a former director of the northern ireland tourist board and was author of, and contributor to, numerous travel books about the island of ireland, including. Full text of original letters and papers of the late viscount strangford upon philological and kindred subjects.
The battle of strangford lough was fought in 877 between two groups of rival vikings described by the irish annals as the fair heathens and the dark heathens. Former bbc radio senior producer, elizabeth rice, was commissioned by the strangford lough and lecale partnership. Specialising in fresh local produce such as kilkeel lobster, marlfield farm free range poultry, hereford irish beef, and strangford lough mussels, the restaurant offers quality food at affordable prices. James is a popular and engaging speaker who has done much research into the river class, particularly its social history. Apr 8, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in strangford and nearby. A 3day itinerary county downs rolling hills, majestic mountains and islanddotted loughs were practically invented for relaxing weekends. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Ayrshire had the highest population of strangford families in 1891. An archaeological survey of the maritime cultural landscape first edition by mcerlean, thomas, mcconkey, rosemary, forsythe, wes isbn. The alms house was originally built by the ward family in the early 1800s and the mature setting is most appropriate for this delightful family home which is full of character and individual period features. Our volunteers research local maritime history, collect and record artefacts, photographs and documents with a view to establishing a collection, which we hope to house in a maritime hub that will. The strangford village festival will be held this year on the august bank holiday, friday 23rd sun 25th.
For more information see the troubles in strangford, which includes a list of incidents in strangford during the troubles resulting in two or more fatalities. Strangford lough is a haven of unique little towns and villages steeped in history which are just waiting to be discovered. There was once a healthy export trade in farm produce from the small ports around the lough, but now the only commercial traffic is the ferry which crosses the narrows. In 1637 the surveyor general of customs issued a report compiled from accounts of customs due from each port and their subsidiary creeks. This area has an abundance of major, high quality visitor attractions, with three national trust estate houses and parks, country parks at scrabo and delamont, northern irelands exploris aquarium, the wetlands centre at castle espie, three exceptional monastic sites at inch, nendrum and greyabbey, and many tower houses, megaliths, churches and raths. The property dates back to 1820 and has been fully restored maintaining a lot of the original features. On the other side of the lough is portaferry and there is a ferry service between the two villages. This continued to be so, even in the early 19 th century, when its overseas trade exceeded that of ardglass and killough combines and it ranked 8 th among irish. He moved to northern ireland in 1990 and has published a number of photographic books, including yeats. We are based in portaferry and strangford and the surrounding area and we welcome visitors and supporters from northern ireland and further afield.
The annals of ulster describe albann, a figure usually identified with halfdan ragnarsson, a leader of the great heathen army, as king of the dark heathens, and cogad gaedel re gallaib identifies barid mac imair, king of. Strangford destination guide n ireland, united kingdom. A great variety of events are being planned including raft races, its a knockout, a busking festival, a fancy dress parade, live music on the village green and local craft and produce market. The bolthole makes a great location for people wanting to relax and feel away from it all while staying in a quiet village and being within walking distance of the coast and. Belfast to strangford 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi. But an interest in history and archaeology, inspired by his grandfather sydney. The property creates a wonderful atmosphere for a relaxing stay. The verse on right encapsulates the work of inverbrena local history group, a kind hand endeavouring to preserve. Original letters and papers of the late viscount strangford. Discover amazing places and spaces around strangford lough and the ards peninsula. The refurbished rooms are stylishly decorated in natural tones, with modern art and colorful cushions. J ust 20 minutes outside belfast city, a whole other world unfolds. It is an old house with lots of character and well kept up and presented by judy.
The area is steeped in history, and the lough is ringed by ancient castles and fine old houses. Strangford lough is a large sea loch or inlet in county down, in the east of northern ireland. The lough lake is about 16 miles 26 km long and 4 miles 6 km wide and has a very narrow entrance, which cuts. Since 1998, it has elected members to the current assembly. The village of strangford is known in irish as baile loch cuan town on strangford lough. Strangford village is a great location near historic houses, castles and the mourne mountains. The seat was first used for a northern irelandonly election for the northern ireland forum in 1996. Mesolithic shell middens piles of discarded shells, dating back to 7000bc, are. With an awardwinning restaurant, there is also free wifi. The 5 best things to do in strangford for travel after. The irish name of strangford lough is loch cuan seainlet of bayshavens and the name is documented as early as the year c. Why not enjoy a break at number 42 in strangford village, self catering accommodation in a historically listed 2story house located in strangford village, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The 5 best things to do in strangford updated 2020 must. Strangford will feature on the village of the year at 3pm on wednesday, february 1. Nestled in the centre of the quaint conservation village of strangford the four star cuan. The old rectory is a luxurious 7 bedroom property in the heart of strangford village. Strangford lough, with its picturesque villages, rare wildlife, and breathtaking. The echlinville distillery come and explore the history and nature of the. The alms, 6 churchtown road, strangford bt30 marketed by ulster property sales downpatrick offers around.
The 10 best things to do near strangford lough tripadvisor. The property dates back to 1820 and has been fully restored maintaining a lot of key features. The ferry sails every half hour, every day of the year except christmas day providing a link with south down, downpatrick and the mournes. In 1891 there was 1 strangford family living in ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded strangfords in scotland. The hotel is barely a minutes walk from the ferry that will take you the halfmile across the lough to strangford village. Of course, if you want to try out your own culinary skills, book a breadmaking. The diversity of landscape, the exceptional wildlife and the ever changing views make it a wonderful place to explore for all the family.
The old rectory, strangford village houses for rent in. This was 100% of all the recorded strangford s in scotland. Just 20 minutes from the center of belfast, the strangford arms is a renovated victorian hotel, offering elegant rooms and free private parking. Find out what to see, do and experience in the area. Enjoy the relaxing charm of portaferry or cross the lough and savour the atmosphere of strangford village. Old photographs of downpatrick from the belfast telegraph. Edited by viscountess strangford strangford, percy ellen frederick willia, strangford, emily anne beaufort smythe on.
The most strangford families were found in the usa in 1880. The publications of the lecale historical society of county down, ireland. Of the ulster ports on the list, carrickfergus was first, followed by bangor, donaghadee and strangford. The hotel is barely a minutes walk from the ferry that will take you the. On 900 acres of the loughs eastern shore sits the glorious, 18 th century mount stewart house and gardens. How the international baccalaureate can strengthen our sc. Strangford lough and approaches strangford lough is simply a delight. Kearney historical village portaferry 2020 all you need to know. The lobster pot strangford great food in the heart of. Strangford academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Within walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants and the harbour with its ferry service to portaferry.
Original letters and papers of the late viscount strangford upon philological and kindred subjects. Strangford lough, inlet of the irish sea between the ards and north down district and the newry, mourne and down district, northern ireland. The history of the river class informative talk presented by james nixon. His first book, the blue cabin, describes the writers arrival and settling in with his.
The bolthole in strangford is a small cosy home located in one of northern irelands beautiful coastal villages. The lobster pot is a family run restaurant and bar in the heart of picturesque strangford village. Towns and villages around the lough include killyleagh, comber, newtownards, portaferry and. Luxuriant green beds of eelgrass sway gently as a breeze brushes the banks of county downs very own inland sea. Paintings and stories from around the lough crosbie, jane e. Despite having the same name, the village and the wider ward of strangford is not in the strangford parliament and assembly constituency. Harbour view, strangford village houses for rent in. A selection from the writings of viscount strangford on. From water teeming with wildlife, to hills piled high with 9,000 years of history, holy wells and ancient abbeys, the beauty of strangford lough just keeps going and going and going. Articles historic, food and drink, mournes and ring of gullion, itineraries, strangford lough relax and indulge. Book your special dining event early, choose from fish nights to gin school or. From water teeming with wildlife, to vibrant green hills piled high with history and ancient architecture, the beauty of strangford lough just keeps on going.
Strangford from old norse meaning strong fjord is a pretty conservation village at the mouth of strangford lough in county down, northern ireland. Promoting strangford lough, northern ireland as a tourism destination. The harbour view house in strangford hosted by judy is in a great location looking out over the ferry point to portaferry. Vacation rentals in strangford, northern ireland tripadvisor. He said the village featured in a number of national newspapers last week when it was listed as one of the leading contenders for the award. Inverbrena local history group has launched the latest edition of its annual magazine just in time for christmas.
News that strangford is a strong contender in the competition has been welcomed by councillor gareth sharvin. Book delves into the history around strangford the down recorder. It has great restaurants, pubs and perfect for game of thrones enthusiasts. Belfast to strangford 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car. The village of strangford is known in irish as baile loch cuan town on strangford.
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