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Title: Place name Bally-clender?
Post by: mairepad on Wednesday 05 April 17 16:30 BST (UK)

In an 1896  book about the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians (Philadelphia pub)I came across an entry for a Nicholas McNab whose father was born in Bally-clender County Down. I can't find that place to save my life. Perchance, has anyone heard of it?
Thanks for the look.

Title: Re: Place name Bally-clender?
Post by: mairepad on Wednesday 05 April 17 16:35 BST (UK)

Of course, answering my own question I just found a mention in a Tithe Allotment Book, so never mind. Thanks anyway.

Title: Re: Place name Bally-clender?
Post by: scotmum on Wednesday 05 April 17 17:19 BST (UK)

The more usual spelling seems to be Ballyclander, which is perhaps why you had difficulties.

A useful site for searching townlands when you aren't certain of spellings etc., is:


http://www.thecore.com/seanruad/

(edited to remove stray 'v' from link)

Title: Re: Place name Bally-clender?
Post by: mairepad on Wednesday 05 April 17 17:24 BST (UK)

Yes, I have just seen Ballyclander. Thanks for your reply. The link gives me a URL not found message.

Title: Re: Place name Bally-clender?
Post by: Sinann on Wednesday 05 April 17 18:14 BST (UK)

Try this one
http://www.thecore.com/seanruad/

Title: Re: Place name Bally-clender?
Post by: mairepad on Wednesday 05 April 17 18:47 BST (UK)

Thanks again! That looks great.

Title: Re: Place name Bally-clender?
Post by: scotmum on Wednesday 05 April 17 18:57 BST (UK)

Quote from: mairepad on Wednesday 05 April 17 17:24 BST (UK)

Thanks for your reply. The link gives me a URL not found message.

Oops, just realised there was a stray 'v' tagged onto the end. Thanks, Sinann, for correcting it. I'll amend it in my post too.