DERRYKEIGHAN

In 1868, the parish of Derrykeighan contained the following places:

"DERRYKEIGHAN, a parish in the barony of Lower Dunluce, in the county of Antrim, province of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles N.E. of Ballymoney, containing Dervock, its post town. It is situated on the river Bush, and the roads from Ballymoney to the Giant's Causeway, and from Coleraine to Ballycastle. The surface is hilly, but very productive. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Connor, value £339, in the patronage of the bishop. The church was built in 1831. There are two Presbyterian meetinghouses, two Sunday and several day schools. The neighbouring seats are Gracehill, Benvardin, Ballidivity, Clover-hill, Bushbank, and Lisconnan. There are extensive caves at Idderoan and Ballylusk."

"DERVOCK, a postal village in the parish of Derrykeighan, barony of Lower Dunluce, in the county of Antrim, province of Ulster, Ireland, 4 miles N. of Ballymoney. It is situated near the river Bush, on the road from Ballymoney to the Giant's Causeway. Hero are the parish church, two chapels, a police station, and several mills. The dispensary is within the Ballymoney Poor-law Union. The Macartney family are the proprietors of the village. Fairs are held on 12th January, 23rd February, 14th May, 22nd June, 12th August, and 27th October."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018