Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary Ireland comprises of several counties, cities, boroughs, parish and villages – with historical and statistical descriptions – of Ireland.
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PlaceGalgorm
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CountyAntrim
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ParishAhoghill
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ContentGALGORM, a village, in the parish of AHOGHILL, barony of LOWER TOOME, county of ANTRIM, and province of ULSTER, 1 mile (w.) from Ballymena, on the river Maine; containing 37 houses and 226 inhabitants.
The castle of Galgorm, built by the celebrated Dr. Colville, is a handsome square embattled structure, now the seat of the Earl of Mountcashel : the whole of the rooms are wainscoted with Irish oak.