Ballintoy Archaeological and Historical Society

Ballintoy Archaeological and Historical Society This is a page for local people interested in local history, learning from guest speakers & members.

28/03/2026

Bushfoot Golf Club in Portballintrae is hosting an evening of Stories, Sips and Snacks on Thursday 16 April 2026 at 7:30pm.

Our own Robert Corbett will tell local history stories about the Causeway Tram, Runkerry House, the Causeway hotels and many other things besides, washed down with a glass of wine and some nice nibbles. Everyone is welcome, but admission is by ticket only.

Tickets cost £10 and if you want one please email Robert. Robert's email address is [email protected] or phone him on 07543 068920.

It promises to be a fascinating and enjoyable talk and I would encourage you to go along and support Robert, if you can. Full details are on the attached poster.

Regards
Shaun Leighton
Secretary

BUSHFOOT GOLF CLUB
Stories, Sips & Snacks


An evening of local history stories by Robert Corbett, washed down with a glass of wine and some nibbles.

Thursday 16 April 2026

7.00 for 7.30pm



Everyone Welcome, but admission by ticket only
Ticket: £10
All proceeds in aid of Clubhouse Refurbishment


BUSHFOOT GOLF CLUB
Stories, Sips & Snacks


An evening of local history stories by Robert Corbett, washed down with a glass of wine and some nibbles.

Thursday 16 April 2026

7.00 for 7.30pm



Everyone Welcome, but admission by ticket only
Ticket: £10
All proceeds in aid of Clubhouse Refurbishment


BUSHFOOT GOLF CLUB
Stories, Sips & Snacks


An evening of local history stories by Robert Corbett, washed down with a glass of wine and some nibbles.

Thursday 16 April 2026

7.00 for 7.30

The next meeting of Ballintoy Archaeological & Historical Society will be held on Thursday 26 March 2026, starting at 7:...
17/03/2026

The next meeting of Ballintoy Archaeological & Historical Society will be held on Thursday 26 March 2026, starting at 7:30 pm, in Ballintoy Parish Hall. The guest speaker will be Pat Close, who will give a talk on eel fishing on Lough Neagh and the Fishermen’s Co-op.
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served after the talk. Everyone is most welcome.

08/03/2026

The Society, in conjunction with Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust, hosted a fabulous talk by Dr Alison Sheridan in Ballintoy Parish Hall on Tuesday evening. Alison's talk entitled From Brittany to Ballintoy: exploring Northern Ireland's earliest megalithic monuments shed much light on the neolithic stone structures scattered across our landscape. Alison provided a fascinating update on the findings of a recent test did carried out by archaeologists at the Druid's Alter, Ballintoy. A large audience were treated to a very enlightening and entertaining talk.

25/02/2026

Unavoidably Donnell O'Loan will be unable to speak at our meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. However, Keith Beattie has kindly agreed to give us a talk instead.
Keith will speak on the Rev. William Martin and the Reformed Presbyterian migration of 1772.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday night.
Donnell's talk will be re-arranged for later in the year.
Regards
Shaun Leighton
Secretary

16/02/2026

The next meeting of the Ballintoy Archaeological &Historical Society will be held on Thursday 26th February 2026 starting at 7.30 pm in Ballintoy Parish Hall.
The guest speaker will be Donnell O’Loan , who will give a talk on the Antrim Coast Road- old and new .

Donnell is a leading member of the Glens of Antrim Historical Society and undoubtedly his talk will be very interesting and informative.

Tea/coffee and biscuits will served after the talk.
Everyone is most welcome.

The next meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026, starting at 7:30 pm, in Ballintoy Parish Hall....
22/01/2026

The next meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026, starting at 7:30 pm, in Ballintoy Parish Hall. The speaker will be Robert Corbett, who will give a talk on the Building of Belfast City Hall
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served after the talk. Everyone is most welcome.

13/01/2026

Archaeological Test Dig at
Druid's Alter Dolmen, Ballintoy.

Archaeologist Alison Sheridan will be conducting a small-scale dig at the Druid's Altar, Dolmen, situated on the hill behind Ballintoy Rectory on Tuesday 20 January 2026. Members of the Society have been invited to visit the dig site at 2pm that afternoon.
Anyone wishing to visit, should assemble at Maurice McHenry's farmyard at 1:30pm, from where we will walk as a group to the dolmen.
Please wear footwear suitable for rough ground and warm clothing. Car parking will be available in Maurice's yard.

02/12/2025

Grand Opera House

02/12/2025

BALLINTOY ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FESTIVE EVENING,
11 DECEMBER 2025 Ballintoy Archaeological & Historical Society is holding a Festive Evening with entertainment and festive refreshments on Thursday 11 December 2025 in Ballintoy Parish Hall, starting at 7:30pm.
To assist us with the catering arrangements, if you are planning to attend, please advise Robert Corbett by Monday 8 December 2025 by sending an email to [email protected] or telephoning 07543 068920, and kindly provide Robert with the names of all those you are booking a place for.

24/11/2025

BALLINTOY ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Meeting on Thursday 27 November 2025

The next meeting of the Society will be held on Thursday 27 November 2025, starting at 7:30 pm, in Ballintoy Parish Hall.
The guest speaker will be Mark Doherty, who will give a talk on Painting the sea and sky – the art of Norman Wilkinson. He painted many inspiring scenes of the Ulster coast, including North Antrim ones, and used his artistic talents to counter the German U-boat menace.
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served after the talk. Everyone is most welcome.

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