Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary, Ireland

Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary Ireland comprises of several counties, cities, boroughs, parish and villages – with historical and statistical descriptions – of Ireland.


  • Place
    Ballycarry
  • County
    Antrim
  • Parish
    Templecorran
  • Content
    BALLYCARRY , a village, in the parish of TEMPLECORRAN, barony of LOWER BELFAST, county of ANTRIM, and province of ULSTER, 4 .50 miles (N. E.) from Carrickfergus; containing 47 inhabitants.

    This village is pleasantly situated about a mile from the shore of Lough Larne, opposite to Island Magee, and on the road from Carrickfergus to Larne : it comprises about 50 houses, and the inhabitants are partly employed in the spinning of yarn and weaving of linen cloth, and partly in agriculture. There is a penny post to Carrickfergus and Larne; and fairs are held on June 21st; Aug. 19th, and Oct.31st.

    Here are the ruins of the ancient parish church, formerly a spacious and handsome cruciform structure.