PRONI is located in the middle of Balmoral Road, Belfast. It is open M-F 9am to 4:45pm. Thursdays it stays open late to 8:45pm. There is a simple cafeteria on premises which is sufficient to the task and especially nice because there are NO eating places nearby. Belfast is easily accessible by train or bus. It is a 2-hour train from Dublin (leaving from Connelly Station). The cost is 50 euro round trip or 35 one way. Upon arrival at Central Station, I take a taxi to the B&B (less than 10 pounds). There are also buses, but I'm always too anxious to get to PRONI to take more time. I have been to many B&B's throughout Ireland. There are two Bed and Breakfasts within walking distance of the PRONI in Belfast: 1) The Old Rectory - Mary Rosato at oldrectoryni@freenetname.co.uk 148 Malone Road, Belfast This B&B is on a main road south of the center of Belfast, a little over a mile south of Queens University. Malone Road has bus service back into town. The cost of a taxi from Central Station to the B&B is about 8 pounds. The B&B is about 1.5 miles from the center of town where you would find places for dinner, bank machines, phones, etc. The PRONI is an easy 10 minute walk. I have stayed at The Old Rectory twice. Very, very nice B&B - best I've found in Ireland (and ranks up there with the one in Blarney). Warm, homey atmosphere. The rooms are wonderful and you are treated in style. Her husband is a chef and the food is amazing. I feel a bit pampered here. The cost is a bit higher than other B&B's: 37-46 pounds for a single, but the walking distance makes it worth it. The less expensive rooms are not "ensuite" meaning they do not have a private bathroom IN the room. However, my last room was not ensuite here which only meant that I went down the hall to my own private bathroom, but it wasn't a shared bathroom. It felt like home. She has a wonderful room (the Malone room) for 46 pounds (single) that is ensuite, is quite large and has couch, desk and a small fridge. She may let this out as a double as well. Mary and I spoke briefly about family history on my last visit and she's interested in getting started so you can encourage her if you stay here. 2) All Seasons, Belfast - Email: allseasons@fsmail.net Lisburn Road This B&B is on the other main road coming south out of Belfast. I've not stayed here but have spoke with a few people who have. They said it was a nice, somewhat newer B&B. Upon my inquiry, I was quoted a cost of: 30 pounds for a single, I think about 45 for a double. Costs include breakfast. You might ask whether there are any restaurants nearby for dinner -- I've not been up this road. Irish B&B breakfasts are huge(not the continental style)! For a traditional big breakfast, ask for the "Ulster" or the "Full Irish" breakfast. Hope this helps! Happy hunting! Julie Julie M. Hite Brigham Young University Educational Leadership & Foundations 306H MCKB 801-422-5039 julie_hite@byu.edu -----Original Message----- From: nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Syl Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:35 PM To: nir-armagh@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ARMAGH] Manors of Ballymore Hi Julie...........My husband and I are planning to visit Ireland this Fall. What is the name and details of the B & B near PRONI please.Thanks..Syl at sjsb@img.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie M. Hite" <julie_hite@byu.edu> To: <nir-armagh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:19 AM Subject: Re: [ARMAGH] Manors of Ballymore > Judy, > > The Manors of Ballymore (1812-1816) record was found in the Ballymore > Church of Ireland church records. > > > > Ballymore CI Records - viewed at PRONI (Belfast) > > Microfilm #MIC.IP 583 Part 270-271 > > > > I did not make a copy of the entire record but extracted my surnames > from each townland. HALL is a fairly common surname in the general area > as I recall, but I did not make any extractions for it. My townlands of > Clare and Mavemacullen are right next to Ballysheil Beg. > > > > This was a great census substitute record. Unfortunately, I don't know > of any way to access it except at PRONI. I wish that PRONI was allowed > to make these microfilm available in a broader manner. > > > > I'm sure there are professional researchers whom you could pay to search > these records for you. However, I don't know of them or how to find > them. I just happen to be living in Dublin this year on sabbatical and > made a trip up to Belfast. I can recommend a wonderful bed and > breakfast only a 10 minute walk from PRONI. > > > > Best of success, > > Julie > > > > > > > > Julie M. Hite > > Brigham Young University > > Educational Leadership & Foundations > > 306H MCKB > > 801-422-5039 > > julie_hite@byu.edu > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy Hall > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:57 PM > To: nir-armagh@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ARMAGH] Manors of Ballymore > > > > You wrote: > > > > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:28:13 -0700 > > From: "Julie M. Hite" <julie_hite@byu.edu> > > Subject: Re: [ARMAGH] Presbyterian Churches of Ballymore > > To: <nir-armagh@rootsweb.com> > > > > > > I just found a WONDERFUL census of > > the "Manors of Ballymore" conducted 1812-1816 that lists everyone living > > in each townland. This is a record of their acreage and payments. This > > was extremely helpful to me. > > > > > > > > Hi again, Julie, > > > > I read with interest about the manors of Ballymore: > > > > I am interested in the townland of Corlust and the name HALL and in the > > townland of Ballysheil/Ballysheilmore and the name HAMILTON. I would > > appreciate any info you can offer me. > > > > Thanks a lot > > Judy > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NIR-ARMAGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-ARMAGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-ARMAGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Let me add that I take the 7:30am train from Dublin, arriving Belfast at 9:30. I have the taxi stop at the B&B first and drop of my bags and then take me to the PRONI. The Old Rectory B&B is very happy to hold your bag until you return that evening, even though your room may not be ready. I am usually at PRONI by 10am. Note that at PRONI they are quite restrictive as to what you can take into the research rooms. They do have lockers. You CAN bring your portable computer and power cord. You CAN bring in your papers. They will give you a large, clear plastic bag to carry your papers in. You CANNOT bring in pens, markers or your own bags of any kind. They provide pencils. They have let me bring my manilla folders with my papers. So I put my computer case in my locker and carry my plastic bag and my portable computer. When I extract, I extract directly to the computer using a Word Table. You can make photocopies of the microfilm and the documents. Copies of microfilm are .75 pence each (about $1.50). Copies of documents range from .30 -.90 pence each. (The pound is about double the dollar.) When I want to eat, I put my computer, et al into my locker and walk outside to the next building for the cafeteria. Hope this helps, Julie Julie M. Hite Brigham Young University Educational Leadership & Foundations 306H MCKB 801-422-5039 julie_hite@byu.edu -----Original Message----- From: nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Julie M. Hite Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 10:04 AM To: nir-armagh@rootsweb.com Subject: [ARMAGH] PRONI Visit - B&B & travel info PRONI is located in the middle of Balmoral Road, Belfast. It is open M-F 9am to 4:45pm. Thursdays it stays open late to 8:45pm. There is a simple cafeteria on premises which is sufficient to the task and especially nice because there are NO eating places nearby. Belfast is easily accessible by train or bus. It is a 2-hour train from Dublin (leaving from Connelly Station). The cost is 50 euro round trip or 35 one way. Upon arrival at Central Station, I take a taxi to the B&B (less than 10 pounds). There are also buses, but I'm always too anxious to get to PRONI to take more time. I have been to many B&B's throughout Ireland. There are two Bed and Breakfasts within walking distance of the PRONI in Belfast: 1) The Old Rectory - Mary Rosato at oldrectoryni@freenetname.co.uk 148 Malone Road, Belfast This B&B is on a main road south of the center of Belfast, a little over a mile south of Queens University. Malone Road has bus service back into town. The cost of a taxi from Central Station to the B&B is about 8 pounds. The B&B is about 1.5 miles from the center of town where you would find places for dinner, bank machines, phones, etc. The PRONI is an easy 10 minute walk. I have stayed at The Old Rectory twice. Very, very nice B&B - best I've found in Ireland (and ranks up there with the one in Blarney). Warm, homey atmosphere. The rooms are wonderful and you are treated in style. Her husband is a chef and the food is amazing. I feel a bit pampered here. The cost is a bit higher than other B&B's: 37-46 pounds for a single, but the walking distance makes it worth it. The less expensive rooms are not "ensuite" meaning they do not have a private bathroom IN the room. However, my last room was not ensuite here which only meant that I went down the hall to my own private bathroom, but it wasn't a shared bathroom. It felt like home. She has a wonderful room (the Malone room) for 46 pounds (single) that is ensuite, is quite large and has couch, desk and a small fridge. She may let this out as a double as well. Mary and I spoke briefly about family history on my last visit and she's interested in getting started so you can encourage her if you stay here. 2) All Seasons, Belfast - Email: allseasons@fsmail.net Lisburn Road This B&B is on the other main road coming south out of Belfast. I've not stayed here but have spoke with a few people who have. They said it was a nice, somewhat newer B&B. Upon my inquiry, I was quoted a cost of: 30 pounds for a single, I think about 45 for a double. Costs include breakfast. You might ask whether there are any restaurants nearby for dinner -- I've not been up this road. Irish B&B breakfasts are huge(not the continental style)! For a traditional big breakfast, ask for the "Ulster" or the "Full Irish" breakfast. Hope this helps! Happy hunting! Julie Julie M. Hite Brigham Young University Educational Leadership & Foundations 306H MCKB 801-422-5039 julie_hite@byu.edu -----Original Message----- From: nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Syl Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:35 PM To: nir-armagh@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ARMAGH] Manors of Ballymore Hi Julie...........My husband and I are planning to visit Ireland this Fall. What is the name and details of the B & B near PRONI please.Thanks..Syl at sjsb@img.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie M. Hite" <julie_hite@byu.edu> To: <nir-armagh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:19 AM Subject: Re: [ARMAGH] Manors of Ballymore > Judy, > > The Manors of Ballymore (1812-1816) record was found in the Ballymore > Church of Ireland church records. > > > > Ballymore CI Records - viewed at PRONI (Belfast) > > Microfilm #MIC.IP 583 Part 270-271 > > > > I did not make a copy of the entire record but extracted my surnames > from each townland. HALL is a fairly common surname in the general area > as I recall, but I did not make any extractions for it. My townlands of > Clare and Mavemacullen are right next to Ballysheil Beg. > > > > This was a great census substitute record. Unfortunately, I don't know > of any way to access it except at PRONI. I wish that PRONI was allowed > to make these microfilm available in a broader manner. > > > > I'm sure there are professional researchers whom you could pay to search > these records for you. However, I don't know of them or how to find > them. I just happen to be living in Dublin this year on sabbatical and > made a trip up to Belfast. I can recommend a wonderful bed and > breakfast only a 10 minute walk from PRONI. > > > > Best of success, > > Julie > > > > > > > > Julie M. Hite > > Brigham Young University > > Educational Leadership & Foundations > > 306H MCKB > > 801-422-5039 > > julie_hite@byu.edu > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:nir-armagh-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy Hall > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:57 PM > To: nir-armagh@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ARMAGH] Manors of Ballymore > > > > You wrote: > > > > Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:28:13 -0700 > > From: "Julie M. Hite" <julie_hite@byu.edu> > > Subject: Re: [ARMAGH] Presbyterian Churches of Ballymore > > To: <nir-armagh@rootsweb.com> > > > > > > I just found a WONDERFUL census of > > the "Manors of Ballymore" conducted 1812-1816 that lists everyone living > > in each townland. This is a record of their acreage and payments. This > > was extremely helpful to me. > > > > > > > > Hi again, Julie, > > > > I read with interest about the manors of Ballymore: > > > > I am interested in the townland of Corlust and the name HALL and in the > > townland of Ballysheil/Ballysheilmore and the name HAMILTON. I would > > appreciate any info you can offer me. > > > > Thanks a lot > > Judy > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NIR-ARMAGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-ARMAGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-ARMAGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-ARMAGH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

On 23-Feb-07, at 6:04 AM, Julie M. Hite wrote: > ... > 2) All Seasons, Belfast - Email: allseasons@fsmail.net > Lisburn Road > > This B&B is on the other main road coming south out of Belfast. I've > not stayed here but have spoke with a few people who have. ... Plenty of good eateries in that neighbourhood on the Lisburn Road. A few grocers, too. ajk