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