ANTRIM SECONDARY SCHOOL 2274
Here we are at antrim Secondary School in 1967 and all the prefects 1966-1967 are having their - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - photograph taken. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -Back Row: we have from the left Merdith Burns, Ronnie Kelly, George Houston, Tom Gamble, Richard Surplus, Paul McDonald, Frank Ellison, John McCormick, William Clark and Harlod Hall.
Middle Row: has Leslie Gowdy, Unknown, Miss Adams, Miss Curry, Unknown, Violet Mitchell, Jane, Wendy Blackman, Miss Beresford, Susan Mason, Unknown and Arthur Kelly.
Front row: are Stewart Armstrong, Colin McCleroghan, Jim Wilson (Head boy), Mrs Maureen Patterson (Senior Mistress), Wilson P Lyttle (Headmaster), Shirley Coleman (Head girl), June McCreight, Unknown and Beatrice Coleman. Absent that day was Surita Treon.
ANTRIM 2285
This view of Antrim town in the 1980's was taken from Riverside and shows part of High Street, Railway Street and Church Street. The shop on the left sold kitchens then of course the Ulster bar, R Stewart the butchers and finally a name that makes your mouth water and the stomach to rumble, Billy's Cafe, chips to die for.
ANTRIM CASTLE 2733
It's early morning on the 29th October 1922 and this is Antrim Castle with smoke still coming out of it after the fire the during the night after a Ball.
ANTRIM AND DISTRICT YOUTH WELFARE ASSOCIATION 1922
Happily showing the Cups they won at the Antrim and District Youth Welfare Association Annual Sports Day held at the Antrim Castle Grounds in 1957.
From the left are Sylvia Morley (Girl Guides), Rosalind Heron (Brownies), Isobel Coulter (Rangers), Ronald Nicholl (Life boys), Jim Francey (Boys Brigade) and Barbara Moore (Brownies).
A.B.D. MEMORIAL PIPE BAND 1909
Marching past the Shell station in Castle Street, Antrim is the A.B.D. Memorial Pipe Band.
Leading them is Drum Major Dennis Young, then we have Dennis Young, David Boyd, Matt McCullough, Victor Watts, Raymond O'Neill, Frankie Owen and John Fletcher.
ANTRIM BADMINTON CLUB 1921
It's February 1966 and here we are in Magherafelt at the Mid Ulster Badminton Championships.Representing Antrim Badminton Club and proudly holding the Cups and Shields they won are Norman Rainey and Isobel Creighton. They were the winners of the Mixed Doubles and Runners up in the Handicap, what puzzles me is how an earth can Isobel be a Handicap!
A.B.D. MEMORIAL PIPE BAND 1908
Standing outside the Welfare Clinic in Castle Street which was also their band hall we have - - - - - - - - - - --A.B.D. Memorial Pipe band proudly displaying another cup they have won. - - -- - - - -Back Row: we have Frankie Owen, Georgie O'Neill, Hugh Law, Dennis Young, McKelvey and Tommy McCosh.
- -Middle row: has Unknown, Clifford Wilson, and Jimmy Steele. - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- -Front Row: are Frank Taylor, Tommy Warren, Frankie, John Connor, Noel Hood, Ernie Smith, John Cochrane, Matt Quigly, Robin Steele, Houston McKelvey (Black Santa), Robert McKelvey, Jack Warren and John Parker.
ANTRIM CASTLE 2803
Here we are on the banks of the Sixmilewater river looking towards the burnt out ruins of Antrim Castle and to your right part of the castle wall.
JACK AGNEW 2822
This is Jack Agnew who loved the thrill of speed.
My thanks to Ed Cunningham who has now gone home of Ontario, Canada for this photograph.
ANTRIM CASTLE 2828
It's Easter Monday 1914 and here we are at Antrim Castle on the front steps we have a large group of well-known people who were specially invited to meet " the Ulster leader Sir Edward Carson " when he inspected the Antrim regiment of volunteers.
The names of the people are as follows from the left, Standing: Lord Kilmorey, Lord Farnham, the duchess of Abercorn, Mr. Ronald McNeill, M.P., Lady Londonderry, Dowager Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, Lady Kilmorey, Mrs. C. Craig, Captain Stewart-Richardson, the Duke of Abercorn.
Sitting: Miss Craig, Mr. C. Craig, M.P., Lady Massereene and Ferrard, Colonel Pakenham and Lord Massereene & Ferrard.
ANTRIM CASTLE 2831
This view of Antrim Castle was taken from roof top of the Pump House and at one time the Massereene Brass & Reed band practiced here.
ANTRIM CASTLE 2835
This view of Antrim Castle taken from the turreted roof of the Pump house room and shows the staff and goods entrance.
ANTRIM CASTLE GROUNDS 2838
Can you imagine what it must have been like cutting the hedges in the Castle grounds, it must have taken days, no Health & Safety back then. The long pole sticking out from the top of the ladder is to stop the ladder from toppling over. At the moment the man's name is unknown.
ANTRIM SECONDARY SCHOOL 2907
This is Antrim Secondary School's Winners of the Five-a-side Football Tournament back in 1969,
The Seniors are standing at the back while seated are the Juniors. Now do any of you know their names if so please let me know.
ANTRIM SECONDARY SCHOOL 2908
This is the under 12's Football XI from Antrim Secondary School back in 1969.
All the names are unknown at the moment.
ANTRIM SECONDARY SCHOOL 2909
It's 1969 and these girls are Antrim Scondary School's 1st XI Hockey team.
Only 2 names are known at the moment, in the back row centre Marie Agnew nee Curry and on her right Valerie Logan nee Bailey
ANTRIM TOWN COMMISSIONERS 2906
We are at the top of the town just outside No's 37-39 the offices of O'Rorke, McDonald & Tweed the Solicitors in the early 30's.
Standing in front of a Charabanc which would take them round the North coast and stopping off at Garron Towers for a break.
From left to right we have James Carson, James Abernethy, Archibald McKay, James Wilson, John Beggs, William J. Jamison, N.M. Clarke, Joseph Barr, John McCabe, Hamilton Millar and James L. Clarke.
ANTRIM AMALGAMATED PIGEON CLUB 1745
It's 1980 and we are in Hall's Hotel and it is the Antrim Amalgamated Pigeon Club's prize night. Back Row: on the left we have Ron Whann then, Unknown, Billy McVeigh, Mr Close, Unknown, Noel McKee and Bobby Hill.
Second Row: are Alfie Murray, Victor McDonald, Colin Close, Tommy McMillan, Unknown, Robert Bailey, Alex Fleming, Bobby Bethel and Mr Hannan.
Front row: are Jim Carson, Norman McKeague, Jim McKeague and Robert Patterson.
My thanks to Simon Millar's father for most of the names.

ANTRIM TECHNICAL SCHOOL 1950
Here we are in the grounds of Antrim Technical School with Headmaster John Bell and one of his pupils handing over a cheque to a staff member of Muckamore Abbey. The pupils had raised the money by doing a sponsored walk and were the highest fund raiser.
Behind all the pupils at the back are some of the teachers on the left the first one is Unknown, next is Mr John Davidson, then on the far right is Mr Brownlee, Mr Andrew and Jim Francey. Finally the pupil second from the right front row is Michael Craig.

If you reconise any of the pupils please let me know.

ANTRIM SECONDARY FOOTBALL TEAM 1668
This is Antrim Secondary School under 15 football team getting their pgotograph taken in 1970.
At the back we have Mr Anderson (Coach), McCullough, Rodgers, Millar, Clifford Whiteside, Scott Trainor, D. Foster and Mr McGowan (Manager).
Seated are A. Peoples, R. Clarke, Jim Maxwell, Geoffrey McGerr, Houston, Robert Carnwaith and Nesbitt.
If anyone can give me their Christian names I would be most grateful.

My thanks to Elizabeth Lindley for giving me Two of their first names.

My thanks to Alan Houston for giving me Three of their first names.

ANTRIM TECHNICAL SCHOOL 1951
These smiling faces belong to some of the admistration staff of Antrim Technical School.
From the left are Ann Smyth, Caroline Black nee McFaul, Janet Curry and Wilma Houston nee McMeekin.
ANTRIM TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF 1645
Here's some familiar faces for you of the Staff of Antrim Technical School, the year is unknown. Back Row: we have Mr. Ramsey, John Davidson, Bill Moore, Alex Huston, Mr. Brownlees and Mr. McDowell.
Middle Row: are Me. Nesbit, Bobby Cameron, Sheila Blair, Jim Francey, Miss J. Caldwell, Mrs. Coulter and Joe Gribben.
Front Row: are Janet Currie, Caroline McNaul, Miss Sarah Gardiner, John Bell the Principal, Mr. Andrews, Joan McAtamney, Gillian Fischer & Caroline Minnis.
ANTRIM SECONDARY SCHOOL 1689
In the centre with his arms folded is Barry Cowan, Physical Education Teacher at Antrim Secondary School.
It was Sports Day at the school and these are all the proud prize winners, at the back 1st left is Joe McClenaghan and 1st right is Jimmy Nesbitt.The girl 3rd from the left is Helen Nesbitt. 3rd from the right is Eileen Ramsey and second from the right is Christine Clark. At the moment these are all the names I have.
My thanks to Patricia Lindsay & Alan Houston for giving me some of their names.
ANTRIM TECHNICAL SCHOOL 1952
These Antrim Technical School pupils getting their photograph taken are all smiles
because they are with their favourite teacher Elizabeth Finlay who taught Domestic Science.
ANTRIM HIGH SCHOOL 1552
Getting their photograph taken is the class of 1974 from Antrim High School.
Back Row: are Derek McDowell, Reggie Marks, Stephen Beckett, Sammy Watts, Chris Graham and Ivor Hume.
Middle Row: has Debbie Letters, Unknown, Molly Selfridge, Meta Robinson, Marylyn Gillespie, May Millar,Heather Hanna,Nadine Carson,Lorraine Duckett,Irene Meehan,Unknown & Edna Steele. Front Row: are John Singleton, Jim Barr, James Hanna, Allen Magill (Head Boy), W.P. Lyttle (Principal), Sylvia Scott (Head Girl), Lyn Clarke, Geraldine Beers and Margaret Burns.
ANTRIM GIRLS 1661
Out for a walk around Antrim these local girls where enjoying the evening sun. It was 1960 and the girls outfits were the height of fashion then.
On the left is Mary McVeigh who looks all set for a dance, next to her is Mary Dobbin and then Jean Duffin.
ANTRIM PRIMARY SCHOOL 1626
It's 1965 and these well scrubbed smiling faces belong to the pupils of Antrim Primary School.
- -Back Row: are Michael Miller, Kenneth Brownlees, Billy McKeown, Philip Blackstock, David Foster, Leslie Gawn, Hugh Mitchell, George Stevenson, Sidney Gray, Robin Clark, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --Timmy Timmers and Sidney Duckett. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -Middle Row: has James McMeekin, Kenny Kirk, Alan ..?, John Armstrong, Kenny Pierce, Hazel Rankin, Diane Abercrombie, Patricia Quigley, Irene Jardin, Margaret Johnston, Desmond Dews, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Raymond Beers, Tommy Davis and Colin Greer.- - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - -Front Row: are Avril Allan, Roslin Mundi, Elizabeth Palmer, Jane Buckley, Margaret Taylor, Jacqueline Todd, Eleanor Holden, Jane Phillips, Jacqueline McIlroy, Pamela Clark and Elizabeth Power.
ANTRIM TECHNICAL SCHOOL 1953
Sitting here with four of his pupils on what seems to be a "Jeans Day" is John Bell the Headmaster of Antrim Technical School.
A.B.D.MEMORIAL PIPE BAND 47
- - - - -This photograph was taken before 1954 of the A.B.D. Memorial Pipe Band. - - - - - -Back Row:(from the left) are Unknown, C.Wilson and B.Woods.
- - - - --- - - - 3rd Row: has W.McKelvey, M.Fleming, M.Quigley and Jimmy Steele. - - - - - 2nd Row: are George O'Neill, H.Law, Ernie Smith, A.Little, Drum Major J.Cochrane, his son - - -- -- - - -Melvyn, Willie McIlvenna and D. Craig. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - Front Row: J.Connor, W.McCosh, Frankie Owens and R. Steele. - - -- - - -- - - - -It was taken on the front steps of the ruins of Antrim Castle, look at the stone carvings above the front door of two mermaids flanking an oyster shell.
A.B.D MEMORIAL PIPE BAND 217
This photograph of the band was taken outside the band room in Castle Street which was also used as the Welfare Clinic Centre.
I have been told that the following members of the band in the photograph are J.Beck, J Connor, D McDowell, J Brownlees, J Scott, R Steele, S Steele, F Owens, W Armstrong, F Rayford, D Craig, H McKelvey, Jas Fletcher, J Fletcher, W McCleaghan, T Tweedie, S Fletcher and R McKelvey.
Dated around the 1950's.
A.B.D.MEMORIAL PIPE BAND 218
Here in Castle Street the band are walking past the garage and in the background you can see Antrim's old picture house.
In this photograph are the following band members names T Waring, T McCosh, J Connor W McKelvey, H McClearly, D Boybe, R O'Neill, C Wilson, F Owens and D Young.
Dated around the early 1950's.
A.B.D.MEMORIAL PIPE BAND 219
Here the band is in Oriel Road in 1952 and as you can see there was no proper footpath then.
Standing watching the band with his grandaughter Nadine Carson is Frank Taylor.
Leading the band is R Nicholl, in front in the row on the left is B.Cameron, behind is T.Waring and G. Nicholl. Next on his own is D. Hamill. Next row has H.Law, B.Woods and Mr.Baird. Next on his own is G.O'Neill. Final row has F.Owens, Jimmy Steele and R. Steele.
In the background is and old single decker bus which used to belong to the Ulster Transport Authority.
These actual ladders can be seen at Clotworthy House in Antrim Castle Gardens but 5 steps each side have been cut off them including the central pole to make them fit inside the building!
ANTRIM SECONDARY SCHOOL 3886
The year is 1972 and here having their photograph with Mr. Lyttle are all the Prefects.
Back Row: from the left is Wesley McCullough, Mervin Kirk, Martin McCloy, Alistair Cadwell, Ian Lorimer and Sammy Heslip.
Middle Row: Margaret Steele?, Lillian McCord?, Unknown, Geraldine Beers, Molly Mitchel, Unknown, Heather Caarson, Maureen Adams.
Front Row: Seated are Maurice McBride, Stephen Watson, John McKittrick (Deputy), Ian ?? (Head Boy), Mr. Lyttle, Jacqueline Peoples, Pamela Smith, Uknown and Ruth Davidson.
A B D MEMORIAL PIPE BAND 2833
This is A.B.D. Memorial Pipe band rehearsing in front of the ruins of Antrim Castle and watched by a man and his young son.
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BALLYBENTRA 1016
This is mum Sadie Agnew with her daughter Rita in the fields at Ballybentra, Dunadry in 1938.
Judging by the front of Rita's dress she has been having a great time playing! Does anyone know what is behind them? Well for those who don't it's a haystack.
BIKERS 991
This is Alex Agnew and young Jack Agnew back in 1954 with young Jack itching to open the throttle on his Ensign bike and away!
BEST of SISTERS 1007
Standing at the back of their house on the Ballybentra road at Dundary in 1942, arm in arm are Ann and Maud Agnew.
FAMILY GATHERING 1047
Seated outside their house just outside Dunadry in 1920 we have the Agnew family.
On the left with her beautiful long ringlets is Maudie, mum (Rachel) is next with Alex beside her. Tom is in front of Alex and Bessie his big sister is next. Then dad William in his suit with his fob and watch chain showing. Beside him in a velvet suit with a white collar is Willie, the dog is unknown. Bessie later in life married a postman from Antrim. Now take a look at all their shoes, what a shine, I wonder who spit and polished them?
COAL LORRY 1008
All ready at Dunadry in 1936 to set off to deliver the coal to their customers we have leaning on the lorry Alex Agnew and behind him to give a hand is Willie Agnew.
DUNADRY 992
This is William Agnew in the overalls and beside him Alex Agnew outside their garage at Dunadry in 1947. Behind then is one of the many vehicles that they repaired and it belonged to D.Ross and Sons.Ltd. from Muckamore who where general merchants delivering your groceries to your door. William is leaning on an Austin seven which he had just bought for himself to fix up.
ANTRIM CASTLE GROUNDS 3823
Out for a early morning stroll in Antrim Castle Grounds these two ladies are enjoying the peace and the lovely surroundings. They are just passing the Pump house which supplied water to the castle and was once a temporary place for Lord Massereene's band called Massereene Brass & Reed Band.
FAMILY OUTING 993
Out enjoying the sun in 1937 are some of the Agnew family and on the left is Alex Agnew then his mother Rachel, his brother Willie and then his father William. The babies are Ann and Maudie and they were twins, in front are Jack and Rita. Take a look at the soles of the grandfather's boots, they are covered in nails to make them last and were called Hob-nail boots. On sure thing was that you could always hear your dad coming before you saw him.
FLYING COALMAN 1046
This is Alex Agnew outside his house in Ballybentra Road, Dunadry in 1933 standing next to the lorry that he used to deliver coal with for John Kelly.
He must have not only been good at his job but also fast! as apparently there was a poem about him called " The Flying Coalman".