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Townland names explored in new Good Relations workshops

Townland names explored in new Good Relations workshops

Wed, February 20, 2019

A new programme celebrating the shared heritage of Rathlin Island, Ballycastle and The Glens took place recently.  

The ‘Your Place and Mine’ workshops, facilitated by Gordon McCoy, Pat Mc Kay and Kay Muhr, gave participants the opportunity to learn about local townland names, their origin and their links to local language.

The programme aimed to celebrate the rich culture and heritage that exists within the Borough with participants having the chance to explore Ordnance survey memoirs and collections from Council’s GIS Team.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Brenda Chivers said: “This diverse programme has helped local people become more accustomed to their cultural heritage, to appreciate local traditions and learn more about local dialect. I have no doubt it will help enhance good relations across the Causeway Coast and Glens area.”

The last workshop will take place in the Richard Branson Centre in Rathlin Island on Saturday 9th March from 11.30am – 4pm. To register your interest please email goodrelations@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk or call 028 7776 0312.

Participants who attended the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations workshop in Glenmona House in Cushendun with facilitators Gordon McCoy, Pat McKay and Kay Muhr. Some of those who attended the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations workshop in Glenmona House, Cushendun Facilitator Gordon Mc Coy pictured at the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations Workshop in Cushendun. Facilitator Pat Mc Kay pictured at the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations Workshop in Cushendun. Some of those who attended the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations workshop in Glenmona House in Cushendun. Participants who took part in the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations workshop in Sheskburn House, Ballycastle pictured with facilitator Kay Muhr. Participants who took part in the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations workshop in Ballycastle. Participants who took part in the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations workshop in Sheskburn House, Ballycastle pictured with facilitator Gordon Mc Coy. Pictured at the ‘Your Place and Mine’ Good Relations workshop in Ballycastle is Joy Wisener, Good Relations Officer, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Amy McWilliams, Good Relations Officer, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, workshop facilitators Kay Muhr, Gordon Mc Coy, Pat Mc Kay and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s GIS Officer, Jayne Kyle.
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