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1954 – House, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Architect: Tony Houston, Houston & Beaumont

Modern residence constructed on a steeply wooded site. To take best advantage of the views, the daytime living accommodation is on the upper floor which is accessed at street level. A tall and heavily glazed living room looks out on a balcony across the landscape - bedrooms etc. are on the
https://www.archiseek.com/1954-house-lisburn/
#ArchitectureOfAntrim #1954 #CoAntrim #HoustonBeaumont #Lisburn

1961 – Kilmakee Presbyterian Church, Seymour Hill, Belfast
Architect: Munce & Kennedy

Kilmakee Presbyterian Church opened in 1961, replacing a temporary wooden building, serving the Seymour Hill estate. A harshly geometric shape externally with a soaring
https://www.archiseek.com/1961-kilmakee-presbyterian-church-seymour-hill-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1961 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #churches #CoAntrim #Dunmurry #IrishPresbyterianChurches #MunceKennedy #PresbyterianChurch

1956 – Presbyterian Church, Rathcoole, Co. Antrim
Architect: Robert J. McKinstry

Rathcoole Housing Estate was one of the first large-scale housing schemes in Northern Ireland in the 1940s and 50s. At the time it was the largest housing estate in Northern Ireland and followed a co
https://www.archiseek.com/1956-presbyterian-church-rathcoole-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfAntrim #churches #CoAntrim #IrishPresbyterianChurches #PresbyterianChurch #Rathcoole #RobertJMcKinstry19252012

1867 – Hamilton Dock, Harland & Wolff, Belfast
The oldest graving dock at the former Harland & Wolff shipyards is the Hamilton Dock, which was built between 1864 and 1867, and is now listed as a historic scheduled monument. Named after the Chairman of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Sir James Hamilton, the dock was functional for mo
https://www.archiseek.com/hamilton-dock-harland-wolff-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1867 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #CoAntrim #GravingDocks #HarlandWolff

[14:34] Couple jailed for inflicting serious injuries on baby

A husband and wife from Co Antrim who were found guilty of serious crimes against a four-week-old baby boy have been sentenced to 22 years and four years respectively.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2025/0404/1505907-amanda-fulton-christopher-fulton/

#CoAntrim #four_week_old #22yearsandfouryears

1924 – Lady of Lourdes Church, Moneyglas, Toomebridge, Co. Antrim
Architect: John J. McDonnell, McDonnell, Lamont & McDonnell

The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1919 built to the designs of a well-regarded Belfast architect in a Victorian Gothic style. McDonnell produ
https://www.archiseek.com/1924-lady-of-lourdes-church-moneyglas-toomebridge-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfAntrim #churches #CoAntrim #JohnJMcDonnell18571924 #McDonnellLamontMcDonnell #Moneyglas #Toomebridge

1965 – House, Annadale Ave., Belfast
Architect: Louis A. Roche, Munce & Kennedy

Mid 1960s house built in what was a leafy suburban garden on the edge of Belfast. Now much encroached on by subsequent housing. Like the architect Louis A. Roche's own house of around the same time, it features generous windows and openings to the garden space.
https://www.archiseek.com/1965-house-annadale-ave-belfast/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1965 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #CoAntrim #MunceKennedy

[03:30] ‘I worried that I wasn’t cut out for hospitality’ - meet the scientist who set up a boutique hotel on the coast

A scientist has swapped microscopes for welcome notes, winning several prestigious hospitality awards for her Co Antrim hotel.

https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/i-worried-that-i-wasnt-cut-out-for-hospitality-meet-the-scientist-who-set-up-a-boutique-hotel-on-the-coast/a1217102361.html

#CoAntrim

1889 – Dry Dock Pumphouse, Harland & Wolff, Belfast, Co. Antrim
The Pumphouse originally served the Alexandra Graving Dock alongside, located on the other side from the Thompson Graving Dock of 1911. It was later extended to provide additional pumping capacity for the new Thompson Graving Dock. The powerful pumps were able to dra
https://www.archiseek.com/1889-dry-dock-pumphouse-harland-wolff-belfast-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfBelfast #1889 #ArchitectureOfBelfast #CoAntrim #HarlandWolff

[08:37] Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Co Antrim shooting

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a shooting in Co Antrim on Monday night.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder-after-co-antrim-shooting/a1739444818.html

#CoAntrim #Mondaynight

[08:38] Mum of schoolgirl (8) knocked down and killed ‘haunted’ as pensioner gets suspended sentence

The mum of an eight-year-old schoolgirl who was knocked down and killed by a Co Antrim pensioner has told the court she has been left “haunted” following her child’s death.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/mum-of-schoolgirl-8-knocked-down-and-killed-haunted-as-pensioner-gets-suspended-sentence/a1004103569.html

#eight_year_old #CoAntrim

1950 – Courtaulds Factory, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
Architect: Alexander Gibb & Partners

In the 1950s, Courtaulds was a major industrial player in Northern Ireland, with a large factory in Carrickfergus and additional Daintyfyt factories in Markethill, Irvinestown, Limavady, and Cookstown
https://www.archiseek.com/1950-courtaulds-factory-carrickfergus-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfAntrim #LostBuildingsOfIreland #Carrickfergus #CoAntrim #Courtaulds #factories #Gibb #LostAntrim

[14:13] Man, 74, dies following Co Antrim assault at weekend

A 74-year-old man has died following a serious assault in Co Antrim at the weekend.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/1107/1479663-antrim-assualt/

#74_year_old #CoAntrim #theweekend

[10:42] Irish woman had to cling to car’s wing mirror to avoid being swept away by fatal Spanish floods

A Co Antrim woman has likened flood-stricken Valencia to a “war zone”, describing how she clung to a car’s wing mirror to avoid being swept away by the water.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-woman-had-to-cling-to-cars-wing-mirror-to-avoid-being-swept-away-by-fatal-spanish-floods/a921841157.html

#CoAntrim #Valencia

1887 – Chaine Memorial, Larne, Co. Antrim
Modelled on an Irish round tower, this 28 metre tall memorial was built in 1888 by public subscription as a tribute to James Chaine (1841-1885) of Ballycraigy Manor in the town, who played a major role in the development of Larne as a port. He was instrumental in establishing the cross channel sea link between Lar
https://www.archiseek.com/1887-chaine-memorial-larne-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfAntrim #1887 #CoAntrim #Larne #lighthouses #memorials

1867 – Town Hall, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim
Architect: William Gray

In 1863, the people of Ballymoney began making plans for a new civic building. It was to be known as the new Assembly Rooms and would include a library or reading room, chambers for the Town Commissioners, a public function room. and a display area for the town's museum. Design
https://www.archiseek.com/town-hall-ballymoney-co-antrim/
#ArchitectureOfAntrim #1867 #Ballymoney #CoAntrim #TownHalls #WilliamGray18301917