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Down Locality Planning Group Questionnaires

The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) Down Locality Planning Group was launched on 22 November 2016 in the Ballymote Community Centre, Downpatrick. The locality group is made up of a broad range of over 15 community, statutory and voluntary organisations including Lisburn and North Down YMCA’s, Action for Children, Bryson Charitable Group, Early… Continue reading Down Locality Planning Group Questionnaires

Lawrence Murphy Wins The Good Neighbour Award

At the Live Here Love Here Community Awards 2019 ceremony on 12th February, Saintfield Development Association’s Lawrence Murphy won the Good Neighbour Award which was presented to him by Ursula Connor of Choice Housing. The event took place in the City Hall, Belfast and the MC was Joe Mahon. It was great to see Lawrence’s… Continue reading Lawrence Murphy Wins The Good Neighbour Award

WALK: A Guided Tour Of The Historical Sites Of Saintfield

The fourth event in the Discover Saintfield Community series took place on Sunday 3rd February. Nearly sixty people attended, most of whom had been to hear the lectures during January (see previous posts). Due to the large number of people attending four tour groups were formed, each led by a guide from Saintfield Heritage Society… Continue reading WALK: A Guided Tour Of The Historical Sites Of Saintfield

TALK: The 1798 Rebellion And The Battle Of Saintfield

The third in the Discover Saintfield Community series of events was held on 29th January in the Church of Mary, Mother of the Church. Over 300 people attended to hear the renowned historian, Eamon Phoenix, share his amazing knowledge of the United Irishmen, the 1798 Rebellion and the Battle of Saintfield. Afterwards, members of the… Continue reading TALK: The 1798 Rebellion And The Battle Of Saintfield

Searching For Descendants Of Thomas McKee

I am searching for descendants of Thomas McKee who are still living in Northern Ireland. Thomas was born in Saintfield in 1868 to William McKee (1814-1893) and Eliza Currie (1821-1897). He married Mary Catherine (Minnie) Fitzsimmons at Second Saintfield Presbyterian Church 22 April 1889. Thomas and Minnie had five children: Robert (1891), William (1893), Georgina… Continue reading Searching For Descendants Of Thomas McKee

TALK: Professor Francis Hutcheson – Saintfield’s Most Influential Person

The second talk of the Discover Saintfield Community series of events, funded by the NIHE Community Cohesion Fund, took place in 1st Presbyterian Church hall on 22nd January. The speaker was Philip Orr and the subject was the person from Saintfield who has had the most impact on the world, Professor Francis Hutcheson. Professor Hutcheson… Continue reading TALK: Professor Francis Hutcheson – Saintfield’s Most Influential Person