Carnkirk, is also a townland in Antrim, between Bushmills and Causeway Head. Jack. > [Original Message] > From: <Moragcamer@aol.com> > To: <IRL-ANTRIM@rootsweb.com> > Date: 11/13/2006 1:38:17 PM > Subject: [IRL-ANTRIM] Carnkirk - where is this? > > > Hi list, > > I got an e-mail today from someone who is researching the same family line as > me that of PATTON in the Ballintoy/Ballycastle area. She sent me this > snippet of info: > > "Just another wee snippet of info i managed to get from my grandpa the other > day. Apparently the family cottage was in a place called Carnkirk, which i > cant find much about but they lived in the cottage for centuries." > > She has told me previously that he recalls visiting the cottage (now > demolished sadly) and it overlooked the Giant's Causeway. > > Does anyone know where Carnkirk is? (I've vaguely heard of Carnkirk castle). > If anyone could tell me the location/parish/townland etc or any sources for > history of the area i would be most grateful. > > Thanks > Morag Cameron > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRL-ANTRIM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message