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Michael Burns
2 days ago1 min read
Ballygowan
Comber Parish section of Ballygowan from townlands.ie We next turn to the townland of Ballygowan, which lends itself to the name of the...
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Desmond Rainey
6 days ago7 min read
The Life & Work of Norman Nevin MBE
Norman Nevin MBE (1909-1996) The following article is taken from a talk delivered on Monday 11th May 2009 by local historian Desmond...
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Erskine Willis
Jan 1710 min read
My Story of the Comber Abbey Stones
The late Erskine Willis recounts the story of the Comber Abbey stones and how they ended up in St Marys COI
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Michael Burns
Jan 142 min read
Ballyloughan
Ballyloughan from Townlands.ie Ballyloughan, which encompasses the bottom of the Coach Road, Barnhill, Nurseyville and the beginning of...
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Michael Burns
Jan 71 min read
Ballyrickard
Ballyrickard is Northwest of Comber and takes in a section of the Newtownards Road to the shores of Strangford Lough, stretching in an...
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Guest
Nov 29, 202418 min read
Reminiscences of Comber, it's inhabitants and our life there by Maria Duffin née Drennan
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating 'Reminiscences of Comber, it's inhabitants and our life there' by Maria Duffin
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Guest
Nov 22, 20247 min read
Reminiscences of Old Comber (1860-76): Maria Duffin nèe Drennan
Explore Old Comber through the eyes of Maria 'Molly' Drennan. Maria writing in 1948, records her memories of her childhood in Comber 1860-76
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Desmond Rainey
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Comber War Memorial
Discover the history of Comber War Memorial and the heart-warming community efforts to honour fallen soldiers of the town.
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Michael Burns
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Ballynichol
Explore the rich history of Ballynichol, a townland south of Comber, featuring a B2 listed bridge and prehistoric standing stones.
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Michael Burns
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Ballycreelly
Discover the historic Ballycreelly, a townland in Comber parish with its rich past, archaeological sites, and listed buildings.
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Michael Burns
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Ballyhanwood
Explore the rich history and archaeological sites of Ballyhanwood, from its Norman origins to its role in World War II espionage.
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Desmond Rainey
Oct 25, 20244 min read
William Sturgeon
Uncover the controversial career of Comber man, William Sturgeon, from his teaching days to his contentious career as Presbyterian Minister
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Michael Burns
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Ballykeel
Uncover the intriguing history of Ballykeel, the townland nestled between Crossnacreevy and Moneyreagh villages. Explore its rich past and w
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Desmond Rainey
Oct 18, 20246 min read
Andrews Corn & Flour Mills
Discover the history of Andrews Corn & Flour Mills, from its Comber origins in the 17th century to today.
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Michael Burns
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Ballybeen
A short overview of the townland of Ballybeen, Comber Parish, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Ballyalton
A short overview of the townland of Ballyalton, Comber parish, Co. Down
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Michael Burns
Oct 4, 20243 min read
Herbert Kennedy Andrews: Comber Composer
Herbert Kennedy Andrews was born in Comber at Carnesure on the 10th August 1904 to Arthur McDonald Andrews & Sarah Black. Whilst born in...
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Michael Burns
Oct 1, 20241 min read
Ballymalady
A short blog on Ballymalady Townland
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Michael Burns
Sep 17, 20241 min read
Ballymagaughey
A short overview of the townland of Ballymagaughey
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Michael Burns
Sep 10, 20241 min read
Ballyhenry Major & Minor
A sort article on Ballyhenry Major & Minor
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