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Comber Historical Society
The Story Of COMBER by Norman Nevin Written in about 1984 This edition printed 2008 0 P 1/3 INDEX P 3 FOREWORD P 4 THE STORY OF COMBER - WHENCE CAME THE NAME Rivers, Mills, Dams. P 5 IN THE BEGINNING Formation of the land, The Ice Age and after. P 6 THE FIRST PEOPLE Evidence of Nomadic people, Flint Axe Heads, etc. / Mid Stone Age. P 7 THE NEOLITHIC AGE (New Stone Age) The first farmers, Megalithic Tombs, (see P79 photo of Bronze Age Axes) P 8 THE BRONZE AGE Pottery and Bronze finds. (See P79 photo of Bronze axes) P 9 THE IRON AGE AND THE CELTS Scrabo Hill-Fort P 10 THE COMING OF CHRISTIANITY TO COMBER Monastery built on “Plain of Elom” - connection with R.C. Church. P 11 THE IRISH MONASTERY The story of St. Columbanus and the workings of a monastery. P 12 THE AUGUSTINIAN MONASTERY - THE CISTERCIAN ABBEY, THE NORMAN ENGLISH, JOHN de COURCY 1177 AD COMBER ABBEY BUILT P13/14 THE CISTERCIAN ABBEY IN COMBER The site / The use of river water/ The layout / The decay and plundering/ Burnt by O’Neill. P 15/17 THE COMING OF THE SCOTS Hamiltons and Montgomerys and Con O’Neill-The Hamiltons, 1606-1679 P18 / 19 THE EARL OF CLANBRASSIL THE END OF THE HAMILTONS P20/21 SIR HUGH MONTGOMERY THE MONTGOMERIES - The building of church in Comber Square, The building of “New Comber”. The layout of Comber starts, Cornmill. Mount Alexander Castle built, P22 THE TROUBLES OF THE SIXTEEN...FORTIES Presbyterian Minister appointed to Comber 1645 - Cromwell in Ireland. -
Delegated Planning Applications to Be Decided by Appointed Officer – Week Commencing 3 May 2016
Delegated planning applications to be decided by appointed officer – Week Commencing 3 May 2016 Reference No. Applicant Proposal Site Location Officer Objections Recommendation LA06/2015/0755/F Patrick Savage Proposed dwelling and garage Between 16 and 18 Approval 0 Newcastle Road, Portaferry DEA: Ards Peninsula LA06/2016/0164/F Mark Cobain Replacement of existing single 26 New Road, Portavogie Approval 0 storey rear extension with 1 1/2 storey rear extension. DEA: Ards Peninsula LA06/2015/0818/F Tom Horner Esq Proposed farm dwelling and Adj. to 587 Belfast Road, Approval 0 garage Bangor DEA: Holywood & Clandeboye LA06/2015/0144/F Thomas Moore Proposed replacement 122 Killinchy Road, Comber Approval 0 dwelling and garage DEA: Comber X/2014/0258/F Ronnie Duncan Provision of 2 no. detached Lands to north-east of 1-4 Approval 3 dwellings and garages Loughview Close, Ballygowan DEA: Comber X/2014/0470/F Ken Chris Residential development of 11 Rear of 128-132 Frances Approval 1 Developments new affordable 1 bed Street, Newtownards apartments relating to previous approvals X/2008/0250/F and DEA: Newtownards X/2010/0124/F LA06/2016/0089/F Stephen Crosbie 2 storey extension to dwelling 16 Glen Annesley Mews, Approval 0 to accommodate additional Bangor bedroom, re-located stairs and dining area. Addition of new DEA: Bangor Central external window and door to garden façade LA06/2015/0461/O Mrs S Barrett Erection of a new dwelling 27b Warren Road, Approval 1 Donaghadee DEA: Bangor East & Donaghadee LA06/2015/0175/F Kings Fellowship Demolition of a church hall and 196 Seacliff Road, Bangor Approval 4 the construction of six houses with associated site works, DEA: Bangor Central including new footways to a public road. -
Official Report
Friday Volume 46 4 December 2009 No WA 2 OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) CONTENTS Written Answers to Questions Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister [p95] Department of Agriculture and Rural Development [p101] Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure [p105] Department of Education [p107] Department for Employment and Learning [p114] Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment [p117] Department of the Environment [p125] Department of Finance and Personnel [p130] Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety [p141] Department for Regional Development [p156] Department for Social Development [p186] £5.00 This publication contains the written answers to questions tabled by Members. The content of the responses is as received at the time from the relevant Minister or representative of the Assembly Commission and has not been subject to the official reporting process or changed in any way. This document is available in a range of alternative formats. For more information please contact the Northern Ireland Assembly, Printed Paper Office, Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, BT4 3XX Tel: 028 9052 1078 ASSEMBLY MeMBerS Adams, Gerry (West Belfast) McCarthy, Kieran (Strangford) Anderson, Ms Martina (Foyle) McCartney, Raymond (Foyle) Armstrong, Billy (Mid Ulster) McCausland, Nelson (North Belfast) Attwood, Alex (West Belfast) McClarty, David (East Londonderry) Beggs, Roy (East Antrim) McCrea, Basil (Lagan Valley) Boylan, Cathal (Newry and Armagh) McCrea, Ian (Mid Ulster) Bradley, Dominic (Newry and Armagh) McCrea, Dr William -
Victoria College Belfast Transport Routes
Victoria College Belfast Transport Routes Translink Call Centre: 028 90666630 PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES Pupils are expected to conduct themselves correctly and behave courteously at all times on their journey to and from school whether or not they use public transport. Members of the public will often judge the whole school on the behaviour of any one girl. Year 8 pupils receive a personal safety talk which includes useful information about keeping safe when travelling to and from school. Translink Call Centre number for parents: 028 9066 6630 Bus Times and Routes Ballynahinch Morning service: Departure from Spa Corner, Ballynahinch 7.30 am (School Bus Service Bus 18H) Departure from Ballynahinch 7.35 am (18H) Afternoon service: Departure from Malone Road School stop 3.25 pm If pupils miss this bus, they may use the 4.05 pm service or any subsequent service coming from Methodist College. Downpatrick/Saintfield 15H – 2 buses Morning service: Departure Ballygowan Square 7.25 am, Saintfield 7.35 am, to Malone Road Belfast Departure Downpatrick Depot at 7.15 am, Crossgar at 7.25 am, Saintfield at 7.35 am, and Carryduff (Church Road) at 7.45 am to Malone Road Belfast Afternoon service: Departure from Malone Road School stop 3.25 pm If pupils miss this bus, they may use the 4.05 pm service or any Subsequent service coming from Methodist College. Dromara Morning service: Departure from Kinallen Corner, Dromara 7.00 am Arrives at Marlborough Park, Lisburn Road 8.20 am Afternoon service: Departure from Marlborough Park, Lisburn Road 3.26 pm Arrives -
Planning Applications
Planning applications Full details of the following planning applications including plans, maps and drawings are available to view on the NI Planning Portal www.planningni.gov.uk or by contacting (028) 9182 4006 between 9am and 3pm. However, during the Covid-19 pandemic we cannot accommodate any call-ins to the Council Planning Office. Whenever possible, written comments should be submitted within the next 14 days. We request comments as early as possible, but we must take account of any representations that raise material planning considerations received before the application is actually determined. Please quote the application number in any correspondence and note that all representations made, including objections, will be posted on the NI Planning Portal. Please refer to the Council’s guidance on how to comment on a planning application which is available on the Council’s website www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/planning-applications. Information regarding the schedule for the Planning Committee to be held on Tuesday 1st December 2020 is published on the Council’s website under ‘Next Planning Committee’. Initial Advertisements Application No. Location Proposal LA06/2020/1028/F 40m NE of 92 Bowtown Erection of steel portal building for manufacturing of Road, Newtownards agricultural machinery products LA06/2020/1029/F 76 Drumardan Road, Single storey rear extension Cloughey LA06/2020/1030/O 35m West of 57 Portaferry New dwelling on farm Road, Kircubbin LA06/2020/1045/F 17A Crossnamuckley Road, Single storey side extension to dwelling Newtownards -
Gas to East Down
Gas to East Down Gas to East Down 1 GasGas toto EastEast DownDown Introduction This licence extension project to East Down will allow for 13 new towns to be connected to the natural gas network; Annahilt, Ballygowan, Ballynahinch, Castlewellan, Crossgar, Downpatrick, Dromore, Drumaness, Dundrum, Hillsborough, Newcastle, Saintfield and The Spa. The capital investment of the overall project is upwards of £58 million and is estimated to make gas available to circa 28,000 domestic and commercial properties. 2 m Gas to East Down Background to Phoenix Natural Gas Phoenix Natural Gas is the largest 60% natural gas distribution company in Northern Ireland. Phoenix is responsible for the development of the pipeline network and additional services to suppliers, which facilitates the supply of natural gas to homes and businesses. Natural Gas Oil Solid Fuel, Economy 7 and other The Phoenix network currently extends to around 3500 km of intermediate, medium and low pressure mains, which distribute KEY FACTS natural gas throughout the licence Network – Approx. 3500km area. Phoenix’s licence covers Gas Available to – 300,000+ properties around 50% of the population of Gas Coverage – Over 90% Northern Ireland, where Phoenix Connections – Approx. 200,000 has operated for 20 years. Natural Established – 1996 gas is the dominant fuel with around 60% of the licence area already benefitting from the economic and environmental benefits of natural gas. 3 Gas to East Down KEY FACTS Network Build – 350km Gas Availability – 28,000 properties Investment – circa -
Gas to East Down Project
Gas to East Down Gas to East Down 1 GasGas toto EastEast DownDown Introduction This licence extension project to East Down will allow for 13 new towns to be connected to the natural gas network; Annahilt, Ballygowan, Ballynahinch, Castlewellan, Crossgar, Downpatrick, Dromore, Drumaness, Dundrum, Hillsborough, Newcastle, Saintfield and The Spa. The capital investment of the overall project is upwards of £58 million and is estimated to make gas available to circa 28,000 domestic and commercial properties. 2 m Gas to East Down Background to Phoenix Natural Gas Phoenix Natural Gas is the largest 60% natural gas distribution company in Northern Ireland. Phoenix is responsible for the development of the pipeline network and additional services to suppliers, which facilitates the supply of natural gas to homes and businesses. Natural Gas Oil Solid Fuel, Economy 7 and other The Phoenix network currently extends to around 3500 km of intermediate, medium and low pressure mains, which distribute KEY FACTS natural gas throughout the licence Network – Approx. 3500km area. Phoenix’s licence covers Gas Available to – 300,000+ properties around 50% of the population of Gas Coverage – Over 90% Northern Ireland, where Phoenix Connections – Approx. 200,000 has operated for 20 years. Natural Established – 1996 gas is the dominant fuel with around 60% of the licence area already benefitting from the economic and environmental benefits of natural gas. 3 Gas to East Down KEY FACTS Network Build – 350km Gas Availability – 28,000 properties Investment – circa -
2. North Down Coast 1. West Shore of Strangford Lough Driving Tours
Discover 1. West shore of Salt Island is accessible to the general public by boat and Contact details bothy style accommodation is available to rent. For further Strangford Lough Strangford Lough details and to book the bothy, please contact Mount Stewart reception on (028) 4278 8387. Salt Island is part of the National Trust and the Ards Peninsula Killynether Wood, near Newtownards - owned by National Trust and managed by Northern Ireland Environment Agency. Strangford Lough Canoe Trail and the nearest access points • Strangford Lough and Ards Peninsula: are at Killyleagh and Delamont Country Park. A unique and wonderful The Trust manages a small area of hazel woodland by coppicing (028) 4278 7769 or e-mail: [email protected] place for wildlife and people the trees, a traditional countryside skill which is rapidly • For Strangford Lough events information and bookings, View of Strangford Lough Scrabo Tower sunset from Portaferry Road disappearing. There is a car park and network of paths, muddy in Look out for contact Mount Stewart reception on: (028) 4278 8387 places and some steep sections. • Otters • National Trust - Castle Ward: (028) 4488 1204 • Yellow flag iris beds. Welcome Look out for • National Trust - Mount Stewart: (028) 4278 8387 Driving tours • National Trust - Rowallane Garden: (028) 9751 0131 Strangford Lough is the largest sea lough in the British Isles • Breathtaking views of Strangford Lough Salt Island Bothy There are a number of recommended driving tours: • A wonderful array of woodland flowers in the spring. covering an area of 150 square kilometres and is one of only www.nationaltrust.org.uk/strangford-lough three marine nature reserves in the whole of the UK. -
36 Prospect Road, Ballygowan, Bt23 6Ls Offers Around £169,950
Broc hure 36 PROSPECT ROAD, BALLYGOWAN, BT23 6LS OFFERS AROUND £169,950 Attractive Detached Bungalow 3 Bedrooms (2 with built in wardrobes) Spacious Through Lounge/Dining Room with Cosy Wood Burning Stove Modern White High Gloss Kitchen White Shower Room with fully upvc panelled walls Upvc Double Glazed Window Frames Detached Matching Garage Oil Fired Central Heating Good Sized Enclosed Rear Garden with Generous Decking & Southerly Aspect Within Easy Walking Distance to Shops & Public Transport 9238-0122-6690-2872-5926 Ideally located in the heart of Ballygowan village, this attractive detached bungalow is within easy walking distance to shops, service station, public house & local pharmacy. The property is within easy commuting distance to Belfast, Saintfield & Comber and is serviced by an excellent public transport network. The property enjoys many appealing features including a recently installed log burning stove, large detached garage and a generous private rear garden with extensive decked patio areas. The garden benefits from a Southerly aspect which enjoys both afternoon and evening sun. The sale of this property will be of immediate appeal to young families and retired couples alike. We recommend early internal inspection as recent similar sales have proved extremely popular. THE PROPERTY COMPRISES: Entrance Upvc double glazed front door to: Ground Floor ENTRANCE HALL: Solid timber flooring, double panelled radiator, picture rail, cloakroom/storage cupboard, access to roofspace: folding timber ladder, partially floored, light. LOUNGE: 15' 9" x 11' 10" (4.8m x 3.61m) Fireplace containing feature wood burning stove with timber mantle and wood burning stove, laminate timber effect flooring, double panelled radiator, open arch to: DINING ROOM: 9' 9" x 8' 4" (2.97m x 2.54m) Laminate timber effect flooring, double panelled radiator, picture rail. -
EONI-REP-223 - Streets - Streets Allocated to a Polling Station by Area Local Council Elections: 02/05/2019
EONI-REP-223 - Streets - Streets allocated to a Polling Station by Area Local Council Elections: 02/05/2019 LOCAL COUNCIL: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON DEA: ARMAGH ST PETER'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLLEGELANDS, 90 COLLEGELANDS ROAD, CHARLEMONT, DUNGANNON, BT71 6SW BALLOT BOX 1/AR TOTAL ELECTORATE 810 WARD STREET POSTCODE N08000207 AGHINLIG COTTAGES, AGHINLIG, DUNGANNON BT71 6TD N08000207 AGHINLIG PARK, AGHINLIG, DUNGANNON BT71 6TE N08000207 AGHINLIG ROAD, AGHINLIG, DUNGANNON BT71 6SR N08000207 AGHINLIG ROAD, AGHINLIG, DUNGANNON BT71 6SP N08000207 ANNAHAGH ROAD, KILMORE, DUNGANNON BT71 7JE N08000207 ARMAGH ROAD, CORR AND DUNAVALLY, DUNGANNON BT71 7HY N08000207 ARMAGH ROAD, KEENAGHAN, DUNGANNON BT71 7HZ N08000207 ARMAGH ROAD, DRUMARN, DUNGANNON BT71 7HZ N08000207 ARMAGH ROAD, KILMORE, DUNGANNON BT71 7JA N08000207 CANARY ROAD, DERRYSCOLLOP, DUNGANNON BT71 6SU N08000207 CANARY ROAD, CANARY, DUNGANNON BT71 6SU N08000207 PORTADOWN ROAD, CHARLEMONT BORO, DUNGANNON BT71 7SE N08000207 COLLEGE LANDS ROAD, KISHABOY, DUNGANNON BT71 6SN N08000207 CHURCHVIEW, CHARLEMONT, DUNGANNON BT71 7SZ N08000207 DERRYGALLY ROAD, DERRYCAW, DUNGANNON BT71 6LZ N08000207 GARRISON PLACE, CHARLEMONT, DUNGANNON BT71 7SA N08000207 MAIN STREET, CHARLEMONT, MOY BT71 7SF N08000207 COLLEGE LANDS ROAD, CHARLEMONT BORO, MOY BT71 7SE N08000207 COLLEGE LANDS ROAD, KEENAGHAN, MOY BT71 6SN N08000207 COLLEGE LANDS ROAD, AGHINLIG, MOY BT71 6SW N08000207 CORRIGAN HILL ROAD, KEENAGHAN, DUNGANNON BT71 6SL N08000207 DERRYCAW ROAD, CANARY, DUNGANNON BT71 6SX N08000207 DERRYCAW ROAD, CANARY, -
Planning Applications
Planning applications Application No. Location Proposal LA06/2019/0231/O 165m West of 133 Greyabbey Two-storey dwelling and garage on a farm Road, Ballywalter LA06/2019/0234/O 40m NW of 20b Greystone Road, Dwelling and garage on a farm Ballywalter LA06/2019/0250/F 33A Drumfad Road, Millisle Single-storey side extension to dwelling to provide granny flat accommodation with internal link to dwelling and raised decking LA06/2019/0197/F 43 Waverley Drive, Bangor Demolition of existing conservatory and single storey rear extension LA06/2019/0240/F 16 Fairfield Park, Bangor Single-storey rear extension and ramp to rear of dwelling LA06/2019/0249/F 39 Ashley Drive, Bangor Two-storey rear extension LA06/2019/0225/F 16 Bailie Terrace, Cotton, Bangor Two-storey side and rear extension, front porch and detached double garage LA06/2019/0241/F 20 Rock Hill, Donaghadee Single-storey rear extension LA06/2019/0187/O 60m NE of 33 Ballydrain Road, Farm dwelling Comber LA06/2019/0202/F Old Dye Works, 11 Ballybunden Demolition of vacant dye mills and erection of 15 Road, Killinchy dwellings and associated works including new entrance LA06/2019/0215/F 1 Prospect Park, Ballygowan Single storey carport LA06/2019/0227/F Lands within the existing Erection and operation of replacement ready mix curtilage of Ballystockart Quarry, concrete plant Ballystockart Road, Comber LA06/2019/0233/F 14 Manor Hill, Comber Replacement of brick conservatory with brick sunroom to rear of dwelling and associated landscaping including, patio, retaining wall and awning LA06/2019/0152/LBC Lands at gated access to 57a Partial demolition and alteration of a rubble stone wall Craigdarragh Road 70m East of within the curtilage of a listed building no. -
54 Ballygowan Rd
Estate Agent of the Year Northern Ireland 2016 54 Ballygowan Road OFFERS £179,950 Saintfield BT24 7HP AROUND This delightful and spacious semi-detached bungalow has been extensively renovated throughout providing any purchaser with the opportunity to do no more than unpack their bags and move in. The property boasts a spacious lounge, kitchen and utility, 2 bedrooms, a modern bathroom with white suite, a separate WC and a delightful sunroom offering views over the countryside to the rear. A spacious bitmac driveway leading to the side and rear of the property provides ample parking for several cars. The gardens are laid out in lawns and the selection of ornamental shrubs offer colour all year round. A small paddock to the rear could be used for a number of purposes: either for grazing a small pony, or as a small vegetable garden for those wishing to ‘grow their own!’ The property enjoys an excellent location. Based on the main bus route between Saintfield and Ballygowan, potential purchasers have access to excellent primary, secondary and grammar schools, shops, restaurants and easy access to Belfast, Newtownards and Lisburn. A C C O M M O DA T I O N ENTRANCE PORCH Glazed upvc entrance door; feature tiled floor; glazed door through to:- ENTRANCE HALL Access to roofspace; telephone connection point; hotpress with insulated copper cylinder and 'Wills' type immersion heater. LOUNGE 4.22m (13'10) x 3.02m (9'11) Tiled fireplace with matching hearth; electric fire inset; oak fire surround; picture rail; tv and telephone connection points; wiring for two wall lights.