CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL 1100
This is the class of 1946 getting photographed
at their school which is Central Primary in Randalstown.
At the back we have Maurice Logan, Jim Hughes, Gilbert Clothworthy, John Weir,
Jack Quigley and Hall Huston.
Middle row has Margaret Small, Anne Millar, Lena Hill, Dorothy Hamilton, Audrey
Allen, Eileen McFadden, Joan Dean, Jean Foster and Marjorie Ewart.
Seated are Eddie Reid, Jim Weir, Kathleen Davis, June Speedie, Margaret Adair,
Joan Fletcher, Wilma McFarland, Rochie Bamford and Dougie Savage.
By the way Maurice Logan and Dougie Savage were in the Randalstown Cubs.
CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL 1054
Standing outside their school which is Randalstown Central
Primary we have the class of 1952.
At the back are Joe Bell, Trevor Bell, Karl Thompson, Aubrey McCaughey, George
McMullan, Dessie Mulholland, Robert French, Norman Rainey, Ivan McDonald,
Marshall Moore, Raymond Quigley, Wesley McGarvey, Alex Woods, John Adair and
Eric McWhirter.
In the middle we have John Little, Earl Davison, John Kilpatrick, Alistair
McIlroy, Elmer Wolfenden, Margaret Weir, Pauline French, . Nan French, Maud
Crawford, Pat Picken, Dorothy Miller, Robert Holmes, Adam Young, Robert Percy,
Lloyd Richie and Mrs Speedie. The girls seated are Muriel Dunlop, Lorraine
McKee, Arvil Wolfenden, Anna Bovill, Oliva Simpson, Rosemary Fulton, Arlene
McAllen, May Hamill and Martha Neil.
RANDALSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
1097
Photographed outside Randalstown High School we have the staff of 1972.
Standing are Philip Scott, Eleanor Costello, Florence McMillan, Moyra McCandless,
Kathleen Jamison and Nevin Houston.
Seated in front are Isobel Halliday, Cammie Allen, Jim Beresford, Pat Henderson
and June Bonar.
RANDALSTOWN HOCKEY CLUB
1092
This is Randalstown Hockey club having their photograph taken by Miss Booth
who not only did a lot of photography but was also the Postmistress of Randalstown.
They are at the Tennis Club which was in Shane's Castle Grounds, sadly the
year and the people are unknown.
RACE MEETING 2357
On the left is the race marshall getting the riders ready for the next race.
The event was being held in the grounds of Shane's Castle.
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RED BAY 2054
Relaxing in the grass beside the shore at Red Bay we have Hugh and Margaret
McKeown.
READY FOR WORK 2003
All set for work in his lorry is Brian McNally which was at the side of their
home off the Blacklough Road back in 1950.
RANDALSTOWN HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM
1990
This is Randalstown High School Under 15 Football Team of 1983 showing that
they had winning ways in the game.
At the back we have Tommy Nicholl, Neil Smith, Gary McDowell, Roy Livingston,
Noel Drenner, John Galloway, Allen Black and Gary Hunter.
Seated are Noel Kidd, Derek McCrory, Adrain Patton, Willie Beggs Johnston
Logan and Roy Leacock.
RANDALSTOWN MALE VOICE CHOIR
1091
Standing on the lawn of Drummaul House in 1939 we have Randalstown Male Voice
Choir.
At the back we have Eddie Straitt, Jas Hume, Hubert O'Melvenna, Frank Taggart,
Mr Keegan, Willie Moore, Johnny Givens, Alwyn Clarke, Sammy Woods and Jimmy
Storey. The next row has George Woods, William Sands, Goo Lavendar, Pete McNally,
Tom Houston, Herbie Hume, Harvey Shields, Norman Houston, Willie Rainey, Hastings
Hill and Alfie Speedie.The men seated are Johnny Nimmons, Jim Ewart, Tom Hamill,
Johnny Bell, Irvine Thompson, Jas Lyons, Tommy McBurney, John Hume, Tom McAndrew
and Jack Hill.
On the ground are Tommy Fletcher, Jas Small, Billy Neill, Harry Graham and
Norman Thompson.
RANDALSTOWN JUVENILE SELECTION
1754
Here is Randalstown Juvenile Selection of 1950 getting their photograph taken.
At the back from the left Fr. Murray, V. Dobbin, F. Letters, S. O'Boyle, F.
Robb, B. Kerr and P. O'Kane.
The middle has V. Kerr, D. Dobbin. J. Mulholland, J. McNally, H. Robb and
M. Coogan. Seated are J. O'Boyle, R. Robinson, E. O'Boyle and G. Graham.
RANDALSTOWN OLD BLEACH HOCKEY CLUB
590
Few would dare to cross hockey sticks, let alone swords, with this fearsome
squad of local men during there heyday in the early 1960s! This is the Randalstown
Old Bleach hockey team celebrating their win in the intermediate Cup. In the
back row you can see Robert Clyde, Brian Bonnar, Tommy Lynch, Wilson Clyde
( in the days before he swapped hockey balls for election halls and becoming
a councillor and a local MLA), Michael Webb and Dr Charlie Stewart. Seated
at the front are Guy Cullen, Nat Drennan, a young Tommy Surgenor, the aptly
named Jackson Speedie, John Wilson and Hal Fleming.
RANDALSTOWN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1837
All eager to have their photograph taken are these pupils from Randalstown
Public Elementary School in 1935.
At the back are Seamus Gilmore, Unknown, Coil Scott, Unknown, Chris Close,
Unknown, Alonsis Shannon, Unknown, Unknown, Sean McVeigh, Unknown, Gerard
McAteer and Unknown.
In the middle we have Larry McCormick, John Blackam, Unknown, Leo McCollum,
Brian Brady, Tommy McAteer, Danny McAteer, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown,
Con Close, Unknown and Unknown.
Seated are Unknown, Hugh Robb, Unknown, Barry McCann, Unknown, Danny O'Kane,
Unknown, Taig McQuaid, Aloysius McCollum and Frank Shannon.
The two seated on the ground on the left are Unknown.
RANDALSTOWN CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
2771
The year is 1955 and they are the pupils of Randalstown Central Primary School.
The boys at the back are Unknown, Gordon Bell, Phillip Bell and Unknown.
In the next row the girls are Unknown, Elizabeth Hayes, Pat Drawford, Irene
Clarke, Meta Craig, Irene Bates, Campbell, Rosemary McKee and Joy Clarke
The third row has Arlene Johnston, Ruth Percy, Unknown, Eileen Fletcher, Margaret
Graham, Unknown, Pat Weir, Margaret McNally, Unknown, Phyllis Burrowes,Rosemary
Ayre and Ann Percy.
Finally the boys on the ground are George Adair, Ernie Craig, Unknown, Unknown,
Wilson Fulton and Willie Young.
RANDALSTOWN CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
2770
These are the pupils of Randalstown Central Primary School, back in 1956 having
their annual school photograph taken.
In the back row are Charlie Mennet, Ernie Craig, Peter French, Wilson Fulton,
Victor McFadden, Joey Ewart, Billy Scott, Unknown, Lawerence Law, David Tracey,
Willie Young, Adrian Minford, Unknown, Derek Houston, Gordon Bell, George
Adair, Philip Bell and Unknown.
In the middle row we have Irene Bates, Ruth Percy, Pat Crawford, Valerie,
Unknown, Arlene Johnston, Rosemary McKee, Unknown, Elizabeth Hayes, Lilus
Ritchie, Meta Craig, Unknown and Irene Clarke.
The girls seated are Maureen Campbell, Kathleen McWhirter, Lonnie Quigley,
Unknown, Margaret Graham, Eileen Fletcher, Pat Weir, Ollvia Kyle, Margaret
McNally and Joy Clarke.
RANDALSTOWN CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
2772
Well here we are at Randalstown Central Primary School in 1952. This is Mrs
Millars class and probably Mrs Millar took the photograph.
At the front in the far row is Phillis Burrowes then behind her is Unknown
and Unknown.
New next row has Pat Weir, Margaret McNally, Elizabeth Hayes, Eileen Clarke,
Ann Percy, Eileen Fletcher,Unknown, Meta Craig, Pat Crawford, Rosemary McKee
and Arleen Johnston.
The final row has Hugh Minford, Gordon Bell, Ernest Craig, Joy Clarke (this
was her first day), Valerie Mc Quirter, Margaret Graham, Rosemary Ayre, Moreen
Cambell, Irene Bates, Philip Bell, Gerald Scott, Wilson Fulton, Unknown and
Willie Young.
ROYAL IRISH RIFLES 1382
It's 1915 and these brave soldiers of 14th Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles
are doing their training before going to France and the horrors of the War.
This training camp was on Lord O'Neill's estate at Dunmore Park, soon after
it became a convalescent camp for the many hundreds of wounded soldiers.In
the background is a delivery van leaving off goods.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL 1456
This is the staff of Randalstown Secondary School all smiles before they went
in to the pupils in the 70's.
In the back row on the left is Phillip Scott, the three ladies are unknown
and then Nevin Houston.
Seated we have Campbell Allen (Vice Principal), Jim Beresford (Principal),
Pat Henderson and James Irvine.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL 1455
Seated in the middle is Jim Beresford the Principal of Randalstown Secondary
School. On his left is Pat Henderson and on his right is Campbell Allen the
Vice Principal. The pupils getting their photograph with them in the 1970's
are all Prefects but at the moment I do not know any of their names.
RANDALSTOWN FOOTBALL CLUB 1856
Seen here all smiles for the camera are Randalstown Football Club in 1935
and the reason they're smiling, they have won the Garvin Cup and the Jubilee
Cup.
Standing at the back are (from left) A.Jamison, P. McKay, John Hume, Eddie
Quigley, R. Blair J. Rainey, P. O'Kane, B. Bush and W. Mawhinney.
In front are J. Bell, J. Magill, A. Rainey, Jason Hume, H. Hume, D. Fisher
and G. Spence.
JIM RICHARDSON 1835
Getting his school photograph taken is Jim Richardson.
REUNION 1903
It's 1974 and these Antrim men are having a reunion party it was not taking
place in Antrim but New Zealand!
From the left we have Billy Craig, Billy McAleese, Brian McWilliams, Danny
Letters, Unknown and Paddy McWilliams.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL
1812
Playing Prince Charming is Valerie Campbell and the lovely Cinderella is played
by Myrtle Greer, pupils of Randalstown Secondary School in the 70's. Kneeling
down is Buttons played by Victor Young.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL
1960
These fine young hockey players are First Year at Randalstown Secondary School
during 1974 - 1975.
Standing at the back is the P.E. teacher Helen Clarke, then Brenda Logan,
Winifred Addidle, Janet Drummond, Carol French, Roberta French, Eileen Nesbitt
and the Headmaster James Beresford.
Seated we have Valerie Taylor, Annie Beresford, Elizabeth Scott, Bertha Kernohan
and Lorna Foster.
RANDALSTOWN YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
0000
These are the prize winners of Randalstown Young Farmers Club in 1982.
From the left we have Randal McDowell, Andrew Speedie, Dianne Stewart, Norman
Sloan, Maree Drummond, Joseph Thompson, Roberta McDowell, Robert Mulholland,
Janet Drummond, Henry Thompson, Wallace Thompson, Rooney Sloan, Johnathan
Sloan and Alan McAteer.
RANDALSTOWN YOUNG FARMERS CLUB 1961
Here we have the Prize Winners of Randalstown Young Farmers Club in 1979.
At the back are James Walker, Randal McDowell, Rodney Sloan and Brian Montgomery.
Front row has Yvonne Dixon, Henry Thompson, Janet Drummond and Margaret McCosh.
RANDALSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 1810
The girls serving the people at the table are the pupils of Randalstown High
School in the 70's. Now each week they made these meals and enjoyng the meal
and the only person known is at the top of the table Arthur Taylor.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL
1813
All smiles for the camera are these pupils of Randalstown Secondary School
in the 70's.
The pantomime is unknown and so are the pupils except for the girl in the
front row on the right and she is Denise Craig.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL NETBALL TEAM
1454
Here we have Randalstown Secondary School Under Sixteens Netball Team in 1973.
Standing either side of them are the Principal Jim Beresford and Pat Henderson.
None of the team's names are known.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL
1811
Here we have the pupils of Randalstown Secondary School all ready for their
school pantomime of Cinderella in 1974.
At the right in the back row is Pauline Lynn. Third from the left in the middle
row is Brenda Conaghty
In the centre of the front row is Fiona McCammond and on her right is Sandra
McKay, the rest are unknown.
RAM'S ISLAND 202
This is the round tower on Ram's Island in 1897 and in not bad condition then.
As you can see visitors just loved the island even way back then.
RAILWAY BRIDGE 1558
Standing under the railway bridge at Randalstown in the snow of 1910 is what
could be a father and son, both unknown.
RAILWAY BRIDGE 1559
This is the railway bridge at Randalstown in the early 1900's and in the distance
you can see the entrance gate to Shane's Castle. Now what is more interesting
about this photograph is if you look closely to the right of the bridge you
can see a cloaked figure with their head bowed. Was anyone killed here or
on the bridge? let me know if you do.
RANDALSTOWN BOYS' SCHOOL
1678
This Randalstown Boys' School and the class of 1928 are getting
their photograph taken.
At the back are P McKay, S Shannon, J McLaverty, L Robb, W McTeague and F
McLarnon. The 4th row has I Magee, P McLaughlin, H Scott, D O'kane,
T Shannon, J Heffron, V Hurrell and R Storey (Monitor). In the 3rd row are
S McKay, S McCormack, G Laverty, S McAteer, B Shannon, P Magee and
M McDowdall. 2nd row has D McKeown, J Brady, J Taylor, P McKay, P Gilmore
and T McCormack.
In front are D McAteer, R O'Kane, R McKay, T Berry, T McCormack and W Magee.
RANDALSTOWN 1573
It is November 1930 and getting their photograph taken are the Platform Party
at the Bazaar in aid of the renovation fund for their church. The four men
at the back are Mr. A. M. PurceJ.P.; Rev. F. G. Bell M.A.; Mr. T. Gillespie
and Dr. Hall Stewart.
Seated we have the Hon. Mrs. McClintock with Misses Annette and Ethna McClintock;
M.W. H. Webb D.L. J.P. (Chairman); Lord O'Neill who performed the opening
ceremony; Mrs. F. G. Bell with Miss Margaret and Master Ewart Bell.
RANDALSTOWN WEDDING
1806
Seated on the step of one of R.G.Moore's taxis of Randalstown we have on the
left Jackie Reid. Then Mickey Totten and on his knee is Ina McMullan. Either
Ina is going to or has been at a wedding by the way she is dressed.
RANDALSTOWN GIRLS 2002
These four lovely from Randalstown have just been snapped at the most photographic
spot in Portrush.
It's the 1940's and from the left Maureen Letters, Phyllis McCaughey, Jean
McCaughey and Sheena McCaughey are out for the day and by the look in their
eyes they are going to enjoy themselves. In the background on the right is
a mum with her child. In her hand is carrying a mums magic bag for out of
it mums would take your towels, swimwear, change of clothing and of course
the sandwiches and a flask of tea!
RANDALSTOWN VIADUCT AND BRIDGE
1586
Here you can see the 9 arch stone road bridge which was built in the 18th
century was widened in 1864 for the traffic and then renovated in the 1930's.
The stone railway viaduct behind has 7 arches and was not only built by William
Dargen but opened by him along with the Earl of Carlisle in 1856.
The trains ran for 103 years before it finally closed in 1959, now it is a
walkway for people to enjoy the view.
1st RANDALSTOWN SCOUTS
2462
Standing on the platform at the railway station with all their gear packed
into the trucks behind them.
We have all smiles and eager to be of to camp are Pat Gardiner, Bobby Millar
And Hall Graham back in the 1940's.
1st RANDALSTOWN SCOUTS
2475
This photograph taken in the 1940's shows 1st Randalstown scouts on a camping
trip.
From the left we have Sidney Stewart, John Loughlin, Unknown, Tom Smyth and
Brian Waddel.
The Wolf cub in front of them is Tom Scott and kneeling down is Eddie Reid.
1st RANDALSTOWN BOY SCOUTS
2506
Having their photograph taken is 1st Randalstown Scouts back in 1910, this
is the earliest photograph of them known, unless you know better?
At the back are Sam Crowe, David Speedie, Walter Palmer, Sam Houston, Bob
Houston, Bob Ewart, James O'Neill and R McKittrick.
The fourth row has Sam McCaughey, Alfie Speedie, William Clarke, David Rainey,
George McKittrick and Jose Moore.
In the third row are Frank Sloan, Jim Bell, I Pearson, Willie Moorhead, Jock
Houston, Bobbie Kincaid, S Houston, George Hamilton, Sam Woods and David Gourley
(Scoutmaster)
Kneeling in the next row are Edward Purce, Ted ONeill, Hugh Clark, William
Moore, Reg Manning, Jack Houston, S Craig and Jim Stewart.
Finally seated on the ground are Matt Quigley, Willie Waddell, Tom Seymour,
John French and Willie Wallace.
RANDALSTOWN WASPS 1101
Having their photograph taken in 1945 we have the famous Randalstown Wasps.
Although small in stature opposing goalkeepers were terrified of them for
when they tried to stop the ball their hands were left stinging!
At the back are Eddie Quigley, Tom Smyth, Victor Wallace, Maurice Logan, Jack
Quigley, Billy Mawhinney, Ewart Craig and Billy Huston.
Kneeling are Sean McLaverty, Billy Mullan, Freddie Quigley, Jim Weir, Dessie
Bonar and Derek McIlroy.
RANDALSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL 1619
These are the boys of Randalstown Primary School during their lunch break.
You can tell for the in the front on the left is eating a sandwich and so
is a boy at the back with his arm up in the air. The only boy known is Harry
McCormick and he is behind the boys on the right in the first row. Some of
the boys are wearing belts and some braces and their short trousers look rather
big, well back then you wore "hand-me-downs" which means they could
have been their big brothers. My mum used to cut up my dad's old trousers
and make me four pairs of short trousers which I continued to wear until I
was thirteen!
RANDALSTOWN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1622
It is 1946 and the smiling faces of these pupils are from Randalstown Public
Elementary School.
In the back row from the left are Billy Mawhinney, Jackie McElvenna, Hugh
Nicholas, Jack Weir, Ivor Wilson, Jimm Allen, Bobby Logan, Jackie Davis, Jim
Logan and Desmond Millar. In the Middle are Unknown, Ethel Wilson, Vina Huston,
Helen Dunlop, Beth McMullan, Gladys Clements, Beth Scott,
Pasy Johnston, Ruth Allen and Davy Bell. Seated we have Billy Mullan, Dessie
Bonar, Margaret McFarland, Georgina McFadden, Rosemary Nicholl, Betty Richardson,
Gertrude Cheshire, Evelyn Laughlin, May Houston, Lena Campbell, Sydney Smith
and Kenneth McGonigal.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM 1457
Getting their photograph taken are the Under Fourteen's Basketball team of
1979 from Randalstown Secondary School.
On the left at the back we have Philip Scott the P.E. teacher who went on
to become the principal of the Round Tower Integrated School. Then ,Alex Bates,
Allister McCleary, Samuel Logan and principal Tom Nicholl.
Seated are Allister McDowell who became a minister, the Captain Stewart Carson,
Eril Nesbitt and Aran Bates.
RANDALSTOWN RAILWAY STATION 1805
This is engine No.13 and is a 3V class 0-06s and is ready to move off from
Randalstown station hauling materials in the goods wagons to Cookstown
On the platform next to the driver is the local Fireman Tommy Smith eager
to be on his way in May 1959.
RANDALSTOWN VICTORIA FLUTE BAND 1234
Here we have the thirty members of Randalstown Victoria Flute Band posing
for a photograph at the back of Market House in New Street in 1905.
At the back are T. Woods, J. Hume, S. Mulligan, J.McKittrick, A. Anderson,
R. Woods, J. Wilson and T. McBurney.
In the Third row we have F. Brown, S. Manning, Unknown, Unknown and Unknown.
Second row consists of W. McFarland, W. Moore, J. Woods, G, Unknown, S.Woods,
W. Woods, J. Murdock and Unknown.
The front row has C. French behind him is J. Rea then drummer H. Ewart, D.J.
Gourley, W. Armstrong, S.J. Gourley, W. Foster and J. Foster.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL 1959
These are the pupils of Randalstown Secondary School in October 1979 for the
Annual Harvest Service and Prize Distribution.
At the back are Tommy George, John McKernan, Garth Beckington, Johnston Doole,
Thomas Houston, Stuart Carson and Sammy Logan.
In the 3rd row are Norman Davis, David Downing, Nigel Adair, Heather Black,
Mandy McKernan, Rosemary McKee, Lorna Smith,Ian Smith and Unknown.
2nd Row has Jacqueline Woods, Dorren Donaghy, Jeanne McClelland, Lorna Falkender,
Janet Drummond, Karen McCrubb, Zara Millar, Avril Warren, Neil McDowell, Alister
Hamill and Margaret Bradley.
Finally in the front we have Sharon Shields, Steven Fleming, Unknown, William
Wright, Unknown, Stephen McKee, Bill McDowell, Mandy Waddle, Miss McKernan,
Joy McNeilly, Cheryl Leacock, Helen Cullen and Cheryl McDowell.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL 1963
Here we have the Prefects of Randalstown Secondary School having their pgotograph
taken in 1979.
Standing at the back are Dawn Mawhinney, Roberta French, Thomas Houston, Tommy
George, Janet Drummond, Carol French and Janet Marks.
Seated are Roy Logan, Gareth Beckington,Vice Principal Campbell Allen, Headmaster
Tommy Nicholl, Head Mistress June Bonar, Karen McCrubb and Sharon McKay.
RANDALSTOWN YOUNG FARMERS CLUB 1962
These smiling faces are the Prize Winners in the Ladies section of Randalstown
Young Farmers Club of 1978.
Janet Drummond, Maree Drummond, Margaret Turtle and Heather Speedie.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL 1964
This is Class 4E2 from Randalstown Secondary School in 1978 preparing the
Senior Citizens Lunches.
From the left are Brenda Logan, Doreen Donaghy, Eileen Nesbitt, May Rainey,
Jeanne McClelland, Carol French, Roberta French, Winifred Addidle, Eilish
O'Kane, Alinda Black, Sharon McKay and Elizabeth Scott.
RAM'S ISLAND 1567
This is the round tower on Ram's Island in 1897 and in not bad condition then.
As you can see visitors just loved the island even way back then.
RANDALSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
2864
It's 1972 and this is Randalstown Secondary School Football Team 1st year
having their photograph taken.
Standing from the left are Teacher Mr Philip Scott, David Crawford, Nigel
McNally, David McDowell, John Pennie, Billy Mawhinney, Billy McCormick and
Headmaster Mr James Beresford.
Seated we have Nesbit Roy, Robert Galloway, Jackie Craig, David Smith, Paul
Talbot and Don Smith.