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I live in london, but am looking to visit Dromore very shortly and would appreciate any guidance or assistance from Arlows in the Dromore area. Stephen Smith
I visited Dromore in October for the second time for family history reasons and thoroughly enjoyed my time and appreciated the hospitality of my family. It was great to make contact with them as there doesn't seem to have been any since my Great Grandfather George Cully (born 1866 at Lurganbae son of Robert and Mary Cully)moved to Brisbane in 1885 Barry Cully
I am looking for info re my family history in the Dromore area. My grandparents were David and Martha Crane (nee Poots) who lived at Rowantree Road,Quilly.They were farmers.I know that my grandmother was related to the Poots families from that area, but in particular I would like to learn about my grandfather who was an only child who's mother died in childbirth
My Grandmother was born in Dromore, June 3, 1903. Her name was Maude Henderson, she came to the U.S. with her mother Elizabeth Graham Henderson in 1908. I will someday visit your lovely city, I feel connected to Ireland. I will always remember my beautiful Grandmother singing Irish songs to me when I was a little boy.
I am looking for information on my GGGG Grandfather Alexander McBride and Margaret Gulyland who had a son Samuel Sr McBride who was christened 4 APR 1794 Dromore Parish,County Down,N. Ireland. I am Coming to Ireland in Aug of this year and am interested in finding out more and if I still have relatives in the area. repy to c_dstephen@hotmail.com if you have any information
Researching the late Capt E.W.S. Martin, Royal Army Medical Corps, son of Mr J.E. Martin of Dromore. Doctor Sidney (EWS)Martin had a large practice in Brithdir, New Tredegar, South Wales in the early 1900s. Killed on active service Feb 1917 Any info appreciated Barry Culley - 24/5/06
I am ASL for Remuera West Scout Group in Auckland. I will be visiting Coventry in November and would like to pay a visit. My cousin Matthew Townsley is a member according to his brother John, whom I am visiting. Would like to visit and swap notes alex@gmail.com - 22/5/06
I was looking for Magenis ancestors (a cottage called Ballooly) that lived near there...and Marmion ancestors as well...I love your site...Dromore is a beautiful place and I hope to visit in the next few years.
I am researching my grandfather's family in the Dromore area. The family names are Preston, McIlrath, Frackleton and Patterson. They lived in the Banbridge, Dromore, Ballymoney, Seapatrick, Quilly, Balleny and Edinordinary areas. I have taken these locations from information I have on the family and have no real knowledge of the area as I live in Australia.
Hi all I enjoyed the site. I am descended from an Adam Kerr Born in Dromore in 1822 and his second wife Mary Ann Kelly (his first wife was Ann Downie) Adam’s father was a James Kerr and his mother was Margaret McKeown. Adam left Ireland and settled in Scotland in the late 1840s and had literally hundreds of descendants, but I've had some difficulty getting further back I’d welcome any clues to the earlier Kerrs of Dromore. Michael Hilston - 16/4/06
GREAT SITE LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND HOPEING TO BUY HOUSE IN DROMORE AND MOVE LATER 2006 Hi. I used to live in Ireland. Went out with a guy from Dromore around 1957. His name was Jim Wilson. I am sure many remember him. He was one of the nicest men I have ever met in my life,full of fun, caring and understanding. They dont make them like Jim any more. If you know him tell him Ann says Hi. I live in Calgary, Alberta. Canada. Thanks.
DROMORE IS A LOVELY PLACE TO BE! I AM AGE 11 AND I GO TO DROMORE CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, IT IS A BRILLIANT SCHOOL TO GO TO. DROMORE IS A LOVELY TOWN AND EVERYONE IS VERY FRIENDLY. MY FAMILY HAS ALWAYS LIVED HERE FOR GENERATIONS, THEY WERE THE KILPATRICKS, GIBSON AND ROBINSONS. LINZI SPARKS - 27/2/2006
Diana Maye - 21/2/2006
My father's family (peppers) came from Banbridge and my Uncle Freddie lived at Quilly House in Dromore.
A lovely web site, congratulations! I visited Dromore a few years ago but did not know at the time that my 4-g grandfather (John Jordan, b-1801) and his family were born there. They came to Canada in the mid 1830's. I can't wait to go back for another visit since I have this new information. I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Ireland. If there are any Jordan's left in the area, I would love to hear from you.
Michael Savage - 22/11/2005
Dromore is a joy to live near. unfortunately i dont but hopefully i'll move there soon
Hello Dromore, My father, Edward A. Pantridge, was born in Dromore Oct. 18, 1902. He emigrated to the United states in 1921. His father was Thomas Pantridge, his brothers were Joseph, Fred and Ernie. His sisters were Florence and Sadie. The family lived on Bambridge Road. I'd be happy to hear from anyone who might have ties to the family or know of us.
Patricia smyth(gordon) - 13/08/05
Came across the site by accident. Used to live in Dromore, up the Bishopswell Road as a youngster. Attended Dromore Central P.S. and can say i have really fond memories of Dromore. A real friendly town. Maybe i'll move back from Belfast one day. My grand parents lived on BALLYMcCORMICK ROAD near the orange hall, there was a store at the bottom of the road called the Dandy Cap. There were three cottages in a row. The families where The Whites, Mr. Murdock and my grand parents the Duncans. It would be nice to hear from anyone that knew them. I believe I still have a cousin that lives in the area. I live in Canada and have great memories of Dromore. I just found this site its absolutely wonderful. thanks for the tour. Just like to say hi to my friend James Gibson and wonder if ur coming over to Scotland for the open or pipe band champs. Hope to see you soon good to look at my home town I have lived on the outskirts of Dromore in a small townland called Skeogh for 33 years. It is a lovely town to be associated with and it is true what they say about the people being very friendly. I came across this website by accident but I am glad I did as it has been very interesting to read eveyones comments. Well done to whoever designed it! I'm from Vancouver, Canada and have got to know Jennifer McNeice quite well during her stay with us, here in Canada. My 3 children all love her to death and she has fit into our family here just perfectly. She is a wonderful person and my family and I will miss her dearly when she heads for home next month. If anyone from Dromore is reading this message please give our Love to her parents, Dr. & Mrs. Roy McNeice and her 2 brothers Andrew & Peter. We got to meet them briefly when they were out this way in Dec. My husband's father is from Co. Down so I do hope someday to come and visit. I have one particular Irish Lullaby I chose for each of my grandchildren that I "sing only for them". It's mainly to create memories that I love them each so specially and to educate them about their Irish heritage. For my eldest, William, I chose "The Castle of Dromore" Now he's 5 years old and want to know about it...but it's been VERY hard to find much information or photo of the Castle despite much searching on the internet. If you could help me find one, I'd appreciate it very much. I live in the S.E. corner of Michigan, United States. I am descended from Samuel Minnis (born abt 1770 Dromore, Down), came to New York around 1804, married Elizabeth Vandervoort in New York. Samuel's parents were William Minnis (born abt 1745, Ulster) married to Eleanor Orr (b abt 1753, Ballyknockan, Ulster (Wicklow County?). I have no more information about William. I would love to find out more about my Irish heritage! not a guest a resident.married a local girl,i still classed as an outsider but liked all the same.the town is full of good people with none of the problems that the name northern ireland carries.you can feel free to ask questions an get good awnswers in return.I am proud to bring my 2 children up in this kind of protected comunity.Dromore is a good place to live an a wonderful place to visit.look foward to seeing u.love dromore
Nice site and photos of Dromore !!
My ancestor William Dawson emmigrated from Dromore in 1802 to the US where my father's side has been ever since. Are there any Dawsons still in Dromore and/or County Down? What was going on there circa 1800? I live in Austin, Texas now, about to have my first child - would love to take my daughter to the North Countree some day, show her where her da's people came from. I teach English Litereature and am also an admirer of Bishop Jeremy Taylor who lived in Dromore in the 17h century. Hello to all -- the green, grey, "the mist covered mountains of home," call to me, quite loudly - especially now with a young one on her way. Best wishes for a lovely spring and thanks for the website!
Hello Dromore, I was born in Ireland and am moving back 2006.I would like to find out more about Dromore School as I have heard great things about it and I would like to send my son there. I would welcome any information on the school and what it is like living in Ireland as a teenager [my son will be 13 next year]. How does the education system work? I am in South Africa at the moment and it is so difficult to find out info long distance. I'd love to hear from anyone. Thanks Barbara - 30/3/05
Hey! Use to live in Dromore 5 years ago. Lived In Mourne Grange and went to Bannbridge Bridge Primary School.. Looking for any old school mates or people I knew to get back to me! :)
I am researching my maternal surname McADAM. The family was in the Dromore area in the 1850's. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has run into this family. Robert Eric Rogan - 7/3/05
Marilyn McCrea - 24/1/05
Very good sight. I found out a lot about the home of my great grandfather. John Sherry jgsherry@wn.com.au - 11/1/05
Doing some family history into McCreedy's and find references to Dromore. it looks lovely - I'll be coming over hopefully in 2005 so will check it out. Anyone who has any info on this family name can happily contact me. Cheers (Nottingham - England) Laura_mccreedy@hotmail.com - 4/1/05
This site is pretty good and detailed. I been living in Dromore for about 9 years now, and I'm still not bored of it. Jacob - 14/12/04
Hello all you wonderful people. I live in Vancouver Canada and have been searching for my family for about five years. I am stuck at 1818 when William SHANKS left Ireland with wife Sarah and family of five. The only notice I have found is that He and wife Sarah arrived in New York aboard the ship WestPoint from Dromore Ireland between 1811 and 1820. Should any SHANKS read this please email me and lets see if you know any of what I know.I love to share.I found this web site via Annie - 29/11/04
Nice to see the town again - I remember when they used to try and keep the cattle out of Duffy's on Market Saturdays. My oldest Irish Waddell relative - James died in Dromore in 1620 and his son or nephew, Alexander rented land from the Maginness first at Linasuir and then at Ballykeel and Islanderry -before that they lived in Lanarkshire. So can anyone else go back as far as I have? It has been great fun.
Looks a lovely place to be My mother and her parents came from there Hopefully I can see it one day 15/11/2004 Lesley Sheppard just to say a big hello to all the boys in the town. ill see yous all at xmaspeter sewell - 25/10/2004 Douglas Stewart Looking for McRoberts. G-G-Grandfather William came from Ireland Natalie
Oh to be in Dromore and see from whence my ancestors came.James KERR father of Matthew KERR born abt. 1793 Married Jane Coppleton. Beverley Gall (nee KERR)
I live in Australia, but my grandfather grew up in Dromore.....am hoping to visit one day with the family! ken Mcindoe
Very interesting, particularly intersted in anyone who may have information on a Samuel McCutcheon married to a Sara Anne Maxwell on 27th May 1842 in Dromara or Dromore county Down. william wallace auld I am researching my husband's family. his g/ father David Vincent Cochrane was born in banbridge. his parents were Samuel Cochrane and Martha Trotter. his Sister's were Eliza, Ellen ,martha, and brother william as far as I know. would love to find a link. David came to Australia Sydney in 1889 and married Elizabth Smith they had 6 chirldren. thanks your site is great shirley shirley Cochrane
MY MOTHER [NEE COCHRANE]LIVED BESIDE THE BISHOPS WELL,LOVELY AREA. IF THERE IS ANY MC ILVEENS FROM BALLOOLY,KILKINAMURRAY,ANNCLONE,I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEM.IM ENJOYING THE SITE.WELL DONE JIM MC ILVEEN I love Dromore theres everything you need it's really quiet.I'm 9 years old and sometimes i think it can be a bit boring but really it's the best place to be.Everyone is so friendly and always help you out.People in the local shops are really friendly.I go to Dromore central it's the best school to go to.It truly is a beautiful place to be.DROMORE IS THE BEST! Robyn Mcmaster - 26/4/2004 im comin to live there its ace shirley haigh - 10/04/2004
moving there in 3 weeks, love it and cant wait, see you all soon!! shirley haigh - 09/04/2004
hi i went to school in dromore and would like to give my greatest sympathy to the family of leeanne dennison . leeanne will be greatly missed Joanne - 06/04/2004
Would like to dedicate my sig to Shelley, lovely, bubbly, fun girl to know. We might not have been best buds, but i'll never forget our dancing in Game Zone whilst the boys laughed.Enjoyed every bit :). Rest In Peace Shelley. Missed dearly by the Mulhollands/Belmont gang etc. Kerry Bradford - 15/3/2004 I AM AN AMERICAN AND WILL BE VISITING YOUR GREAT TOWN IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR.I WAS BORN IN COLORADO BUT NOW GO TO SCHOOL IN KANSAS USA. I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING THE GOOD PEOPLE OF DROMORE. SEE YOU SOON!! UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
I am trying to find my grandfather's ancestors and found this site because they are from the Dromore, Banbridge, Ballymoney areas. The names I am researching are Preston, McIlrath, Patterson, Frackleton. My grandfather migrated to Australia in 1908 and a brother and sister follwed in 1910. One sister remained in Ireland. Grace Olive Preston married Theodore McMullan in Belfast on 4th Aug. 1924 and I am particularly interested in this couple and any descendants. Judy Porter - 18/2/2004
I hope someone that may view this site can help me trace my family tree:My Mother was Margaret Miscummins who was a daughter of Hugh Miscummins and Annie Miscummins (nee) Martin: They lived in the townland of Ballaney and her brothers and sisters were Samuel, Bill, Alexsander(Sandie) Rachael, Nan and Frances Hugh Martin Young - 10/2/2004 I moved to dromore when i was six. Although it's a small town i wouldn't live anywhere else! The town has all you need including Mulhollands which is a cracker pub.I know everyone in the town and everyone knows me! Lorraine - 10/2/2004
Looking for definite confirmation of Samuel McCutcheon's birthplace and records of his ancestors. According to the 1861 census Samuel McCutcheon was born c1822 in Dromore/Dromera/Dromara, County Down. Found a record on the IGI for 04/05/1825 for Dromara. Married c 1842 in Dromera/Dromara to Sara Ann Maxwell born 1820 Dromera. Samuel's parents were John McCutcheon and Elizabeth Hamilton. Valerie McCutcheon - 30/1/2004
father lived there about 1870 came to usa is there a way to look up edward campbell 8/6.68 ? brother bernard must be buried there around 1950 thanks ed campbell - 26/1/2004
I used to live in dromore it was a friendly place and hope to get back there soon bunny - 15/1/2004
I'm Paulo from Fortaleza city in Brazil : Very interesting site, good quality too, i'm a brazilian visiting your site. I'd like to say hello to my Bro Paul Paulo - 12/12/2003
good wee town glad 2 b livin in it its gd friendly craic
I would like to know whether there are any relatives of my father, William John Lunn still remaining in the Dromore area? I only have a vague address of Holme Terrace. If anyone can help me I would be extremely grateful. Please email dsl195@hotmail.com. Deborah Lunn - 6/11/2003
Hello in Dromore,County Down! I have determined that my relatives here in the U.S. came from County Down (Rathfriland)in the mid-1800s...Arthur Groves was the first, I believe (1867?)followed by three Brothers. All settled in Royal Oak/Birmingham Michigan. Any related Groves still in County Down? God Bless! Richard Hugh Groves,Jr. - 27/10/2003 My great-grandparents are from Dromore, Andrew and Mary Ann McCormack (McCormick). They had 15 children. The last one know to be in Dromore was Patrick. Some of the other names of the children are Agnes, John, Andrew, Margaret, Winfred and Mary. I am looking for any stories or information about this family. I know that some of the children went to Scotland, Canada and the United States. Please email me if you have any information. Fran Alger - 22/10/2003 Email : falger@optonline.net My ggg-grandfather was a Thomas Preston born about 1797 and married Jane Guthrie born 1799? I believe they were from Quilly, Dromore Parish. They had children Thomas (b.1825), George Wellington Albert (born 1827), Robert (b. 1830), William (b.1833), and Samuel (b.1838). I'm interested in finding out who Thomas Preston's parents were, and if Thomas had siblings, and also Jane's parents and siblings. My daughter looks forward to her honeymoon next April and will spend time in Dromore (of course helping father with some genealogy research!) If anyone has knowledge of Thomas Preston/Jane Guthrie. Bill Otten -21/10/2003 Email: res0958z@verizon.net Tracing family history. John Mount/Janet Lennox born about 1800 died Maryhill, Glasgow. Possibly born in Dromore. Ring bells anyone. John McGuiness - 27/9/2003 Indeed the Mr Copling who was driver to the Graham family was my great grandfather If you have any stories to tell of him I would be greatly interested yopu can e-mail me on the link below. Cheers, Vic Copling I am researching Ann Jane LAVERY and William John BELL my great great grandparents who married in Dromore in 1848. Would be happy to hear from any relatives and share information. I attended Dromore High School, and i would just like to dedicate this note to my school friend Shelley Rankin who passed away so suddenly in February. She is dearly missed. Dromore is full of great people like Shelley. Rest in peace chum. xx In search of ancestors with surname Allsence, I hereby claim with my father, Philip J. Aulson, to make the Aulson to Allsence to Allsence-Ireland connection first! Hope to someday set foot in this beautiful land! - Sean T. Aulson My family and I have been trying to trace a particular surname in our family tree that was changed. The original name was "Allsence" and it was changed to Aulson. We are quite excited to find a reference in the 1776 Belfast news to an Alexander Allsence who appears to be leasing some land in Dromore. Can you recommend any genealogy services in the Northern Ireland area that could assist us in doing some research? (or, are there some that we should avoid?). Sean T. Aulson- 04/06/03
DROMORE IS A GREAT PLACE FOR US YOUNGUNS AS ITS GOOD CRAIC WITH ALL OUR MATES EVERY1 IS FRIENDLY !!!!COME UP 2 DROMORE AND JOIN THE CLUB HI JAX AND NIKI!!! AND HELLO MUM IN GRAHAMS!! My family come from Dromore dating back to the early 1800"s. Many are buried in I am now 83 years old but as a child My wife and I visited Dromore in 1991. I wish that we had been able to stay longer. We visited the Pepper family in Quilly which is supposed to be the ancestral home of my wifes ancestors - the Vaughan family. Regards from Canada. Dave I think the school is very good and the talent is very good too!!! Mrs Neill is a wonderful teacher and deservers a pay rise just for turning up to teach us! As I was born in Dromore I found the site very interesting and informative Best regards MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY AT 90 2YRS AGO.HER FAMILY SETTLED IN HAMILTON ONTARIO CANADA IN 1919.IN 1969 SHE WENT BACK TO NORTH IRELAND FROM WHERE SHE WAS BORN.I MYSELF WENT TO LURGAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1971 AND SINCE THEN HAVE TOLD PEOPLE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS THERE.I HOPE TO GO BACK SOON. I LIVE IN DROMORE AND I THINK IT IS A FANTASTIC TOWN.I AM 13 YEARS OLD AND I ATTENTED DROMORE CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL AND IT WAS A CLASS SCHOOL DROMORE IS A BRILLIANT TOWN. Dromore is a class wee town and the local dromore ladies netball team are very friendly and are better than the rest yoooo!leisure centre dromore wed nites 7-10pm cum along!!! Dromore is a beautiful wee town and the local dromore ladies netball club is great!!! Born in Dromore I lived in MayPole Hill my childhood years where spent playing in and around the town. I attended Dromore Primary school and later DSS,my family moved closer to Belfast so we could all become gainfully employed. I emigrated to Canada in 1973 and have lived here since then. I truly enjoy seeing pictures of the Town and its surrounding areas. Seasons Greetings and Best regards to many friends and relatives. The pubs are great ive tried and tested them and they all get a thumbs up!!!!i love dromore its the best place to live in the world!! theres just so much 2 do!!! My ancestors were McCreas (or MacReas) who came to Dromore from Kintail, Rosshire, Scotland in the early 18th century. They lived in Dromore until they moved to Strabane, County Tyrone sometime within the 18th century. In 1803, my g-g-g-grandfather, Robert McCrea left Londonderry aboard the Mohawk, bound for Philadelphia, and the rest, as they say, is history. I originally come from Co Roscommon Ireland but now reside in Melbourne Ausralia & have been attempting to trace my fathers ancestors for the past 12 months. I came across this website quite by accident & I am fascinated by the amount of work put into it. Maybe when I retire I may just do something like this. I just love the Irish musical content & as I don't hear much Irish music nowadays it is nice to listen to. Keep up the good work. Very interesting information on the Motte and Bailey It is a very good place to live in and the school is brillant. I found your site very interesting, and really liked your design. I live in Dromore Co. Down and I would recommend you to come and visit this quiet peaceful cathedral city My grandparents Robert Martin and Sara Ann Gilchrist were born here in 1870. I recently visited my cousin McGrehan when I was here.It had long been my wish to see where my roots were and I was not dissappointed. My grandparents, John and Susan White lived in Mossvale around 1900. John remarried a lady named Doe. Their children were Albert, Elsie and others. Any descendants still around in Dromore? My name is Zura and I am 30 year old male from the Republic of Georgia. I work at the University and also at an American organization. My wife and I will be in Ireland next week. My great-grandfather was born in Belfast, but his family (named "Bell")lived in Dromore. I really want to see your lovely and historic town, and research my family roots. My wife and I plan to be in Belfast next week. I would like to visit Dromore, from which my great-grandfather emigrated 120 years ago. On arrival in Dromore, where is the best place to go and start a "self-guided" tour? Hi, i go to Dromore High School and it really does seem like a good place to be. Great site. Keep it up Dromore! The website gives a good picture of the town, the full history and photographs of Dromore can be found at the above website, I am happy to promote the birthplace of my ancestors. Came across the site in searching for Flynn ancestors in the area. Terrific site!!! Any Flynns who see this, please reply to me, we may be related. I love Dromore, it's like a second home, you make me feel welcome whenever I'm there, Love from Nottingham UK. Belle & Carole have been browsing on the Dromore website and think there should be more about the Motte & Bailey. Carole has been to Dromore recently, after 31 years in Australia, and she said there was no information regarding its history at the site. This is my first visit to the website and I shall be browsing here again to find out what else you say about our town. A very nice web site, giving a good impression of the area. The best place I have ever been to and no one will ever stop me coming back. A great site. but if there was a little more history facts on the town it would be even better. I have just found this site.and it as near to going home as you can get.will you add some photos of the mott,and the river (for my dad) Tony Mc Devitt - 25/10/00 A very well designed web-site. I would suggest that the schools add more information onto their web sites due to the fact that parents will be looking for informative information on schools. Good luck in the future, keep it up! Paul Stewart - 19/10/00 Although I am now living in Melbourne Australia, I have fond memories of life in Dromore. Most of my immediate family live in Magherabeg. My wife is Melbourne born, of English and Scottish stock and we have an 11-year-old son called Lachlan John. Kenneth Poots - 03/04/00 I hope to be visiting your beautiful city in July, 2000. It will be my third trip to Northern Ireland this year. Say hello to Ireland for me. Mary Jayne - 12/03/00 A great site. well done. It is very informative and a credit to Dromore. Gary - 23/02/00
This website brings our lovely town of Dromore into the new millennium in a very informative and up-to-date way! Lorna - 15/01/00
I love this site and town though it should have a catalogue of the names of estates and pictures. This would let the international site users see where we live and it's history, we must be proud of our town. Grahame Wilson - 29/12/99
Dromore is one of the loveliest towns in Northern Ireland. I travelled to Dromore to visit my cousin Agnes in March 1998 and returned again in June of 1999. Once you have been to Dromore it remains in your heart forever and you long to return again and again. Chareva - 19/12/99
A great page, full of information, showing Dromore to full advantage. Jacqui - 16/12/99
An excellent site which I am sure will just grow and grow, well done! David - 16/12/99
Cool! Really well thought out and it shows a great side to Dromore. Samantha - 07/12/99
A very attractive site which shows the town in it's best possible light. Lorena - 30/11/99
I live in Dromore and would like to recommend my worldwide EMail Penfriends visit this site to see pictures of Dromore. It would be nice if you included a bit of history from the Dromore Historical Society and some pictures of stocks, celtic cross, townhall, churches, vaiducts etc etc. Otherwise, well done! Jill - 27/11/99
I love the site - it gives a great impression of a great town!!! Gareth - 27/11/99
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