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chuck

As promised, pictures of Friars Bush cemetary


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Feck, that looks a right state :(
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Friars Bush has had a couple of regeneration projects, the latest in 1982. A book was published with all inscriptions and records found back then, don't know if it would be any use if one can be found..........


The reclamation project was now complete and the cemetery was returned to its Trustees in a pristine condition. However, Dr Trainor and the Foundation were determined to publish the fruits of the painstaking transcription and research undertaken by the trainees. The result was Gravestone Inscriptions: Belfast, Volume 2: Friar’s Bush and Milltown Graveyards, published in December 1984 with an historical introduction by Eamon Phoenix and Tony Merrick.

It was quickly recognised by teachers and educationists that Friar’s Bush had additional educational value: it might serve as a prism through which to examine the multi-layered history of Belfast, Ulster and Ireland from the middle ages to modern times. The result was the publication of a school text book, aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4 of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Two Acres of Irish History: A Study Through Time of Friar’s Bush and Belfast 1570–1918 by Eamon Phoenix was first published by the Ulster Historical Foundation in 1988. It explored the exciting story of Friar’s Bush and Belfast though the rich store of evidence available: artefacts, maps, letters, newspaper reports, ballads and even paintings. The book quickly sold out and a new edition was issued in 2001. The book has been one of the UHF’s most popular publications and is continually in demand by both schools and the general public. The Foundation’s ground-breaking YTP project in the 1980s succeeded in focusing attention on the unique cultural heritage of Friar’s Bush and sparked a major debate on the future of the site. In 1998, the twin gate-lodges were restored by Belfast Improved Housing. Finally, in 2002, the Roman Catholic Church transferred the ownership of the graveyard to Belfast City Council.
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FRIARS BUSH REGENERATION
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chuck

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Mar 1 2011, 05:38 PM
Friars Bush has had a couple of regeneration projects, the latest in 1982. A book was published with all inscriptions and records found back then, don't know if it would be any use if one can be found..........


The reclamation project was now complete and the cemetery was returned to its Trustees in a pristine condition. However, Dr Trainor and the Foundation were determined to publish the fruits of the painstaking transcription and research undertaken by the trainees. The result was Gravestone Inscriptions: Belfast, Volume 2: Friar’s Bush and Milltown Graveyards, published in December 1984 with an historical introduction by Eamon Phoenix and Tony Merrick.

It was quickly recognised by teachers and educationists that Friar’s Bush had additional educational value: it might serve as a prism through which to examine the multi-layered history of Belfast, Ulster and Ireland from the middle ages to modern times. The result was the publication of a school text book, aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4 of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Two Acres of Irish History: A Study Through Time of Friar’s Bush and Belfast 1570–1918 by Eamon Phoenix was first published by the Ulster Historical Foundation in 1988. It explored the exciting story of Friar’s Bush and Belfast though the rich store of evidence available: artefacts, maps, letters, newspaper reports, ballads and even paintings. The book quickly sold out and a new edition was issued in 2001. The book has been one of the UHF’s most popular publications and is continually in demand by both schools and the general public. The Foundation’s ground-breaking YTP project in the 1980s succeeded in focusing attention on the unique cultural heritage of Friar’s Bush and sparked a major debate on the future of the site. In 1998, the twin gate-lodges were restored by Belfast Improved Housing. Finally, in 2002, the Roman Catholic Church transferred the ownership of the graveyard to Belfast City Council.
I'm gonna get a yarn with Eamon Phoenix and see what he says - the oul fella that lives in the gatelodge was telling me about that book, so I'll see if I can get it somewhere - Linenhall Library might have it.
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chuck
Mar 1 2011, 11:24 PM
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Mar 1 2011, 05:38 PM
Friars Bush has had a couple of regeneration projects, the latest in 1982. A book was published with all inscriptions and records found back then, don't know if it would be any use if one can be found..........


The reclamation project was now complete and the cemetery was returned to its Trustees in a pristine condition. However, Dr Trainor and the Foundation were determined to publish the fruits of the painstaking transcription and research undertaken by the trainees. The result was Gravestone Inscriptions: Belfast, Volume 2: Friar’s Bush and Milltown Graveyards, published in December 1984 with an historical introduction by Eamon Phoenix and Tony Merrick.

It was quickly recognised by teachers and educationists that Friar’s Bush had additional educational value: it might serve as a prism through which to examine the multi-layered history of Belfast, Ulster and Ireland from the middle ages to modern times. The result was the publication of a school text book, aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4 of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Two Acres of Irish History: A Study Through Time of Friar’s Bush and Belfast 1570–1918 by Eamon Phoenix was first published by the Ulster Historical Foundation in 1988. It explored the exciting story of Friar’s Bush and Belfast though the rich store of evidence available: artefacts, maps, letters, newspaper reports, ballads and even paintings. The book quickly sold out and a new edition was issued in 2001. The book has been one of the UHF’s most popular publications and is continually in demand by both schools and the general public. The Foundation’s ground-breaking YTP project in the 1980s succeeded in focusing attention on the unique cultural heritage of Friar’s Bush and sparked a major debate on the future of the site. In 1998, the twin gate-lodges were restored by Belfast Improved Housing. Finally, in 2002, the Roman Catholic Church transferred the ownership of the graveyard to Belfast City Council.
I'm gonna get a yarn with Eamon Phoenix and see what he says - the oul fella that lives in the gatelodge was telling me about that book, so I'll see if I can get it somewhere - Linenhall Library might have it.
Would need to hope that the second edition is updated as the first one covers only till 1918 :thumbsup:

I have also contacted cemeteries@belfastcity.gov.uk who claim on there website that they hold all burial records for Friars Bush, fingers crossed.
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chuck

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Mar 2 2011, 09:03 AM
chuck
Mar 1 2011, 11:24 PM
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Mar 1 2011, 05:38 PM
Friars Bush has had a couple of regeneration projects, the latest in 1982. A book was published with all inscriptions and records found back then, don't know if it would be any use if one can be found..........


The reclamation project was now complete and the cemetery was returned to its Trustees in a pristine condition. However, Dr Trainor and the Foundation were determined to publish the fruits of the painstaking transcription and research undertaken by the trainees. The result was Gravestone Inscriptions: Belfast, Volume 2: Friar’s Bush and Milltown Graveyards, published in December 1984 with an historical introduction by Eamon Phoenix and Tony Merrick.

It was quickly recognised by teachers and educationists that Friar’s Bush had additional educational value: it might serve as a prism through which to examine the multi-layered history of Belfast, Ulster and Ireland from the middle ages to modern times. The result was the publication of a school text book, aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4 of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Two Acres of Irish History: A Study Through Time of Friar’s Bush and Belfast 1570–1918 by Eamon Phoenix was first published by the Ulster Historical Foundation in 1988. It explored the exciting story of Friar’s Bush and Belfast though the rich store of evidence available: artefacts, maps, letters, newspaper reports, ballads and even paintings. The book quickly sold out and a new edition was issued in 2001. The book has been one of the UHF’s most popular publications and is continually in demand by both schools and the general public. The Foundation’s ground-breaking YTP project in the 1980s succeeded in focusing attention on the unique cultural heritage of Friar’s Bush and sparked a major debate on the future of the site. In 1998, the twin gate-lodges were restored by Belfast Improved Housing. Finally, in 2002, the Roman Catholic Church transferred the ownership of the graveyard to Belfast City Council.
I'm gonna get a yarn with Eamon Phoenix and see what he says - the oul fella that lives in the gatelodge was telling me about that book, so I'll see if I can get it somewhere - Linenhall Library might have it.
Would need to hope that the second edition is updated as the first one covers only till 1918 :thumbsup:

I have also contacted cemeteries@belfastcity.gov.uk who claim on there website that they hold all burial records for Friars Bush, fingers crossed.
Already checked with them - Colgan isn't listed.

http://celticgraves.com/single/?p=8034884&t=8412919

As I said, it's like Dalbeth without the records. Even if it is in that graveside book, it was produced 30 years ago and most of the graves will have deteriorated further since then.
Edited by chuck, Mar 2 2011, 09:58 AM.
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chuck

Right here's the latest to this buckin saga :tongue:

I've checked with Professor Eamonn Phoenix who did the spadework on recording the history of Friar's Bush graveyard - the last recorded burial in the Colgan plot was in 1918, so he has suggested double checking with Milltown cemetary just in case he's there.

This I did today, but as I don't know his correct date of passing, i've had to apply to the General Register Office for a search to take place for his death records - the guy at the council said this may take a couple of weeks, for ther princely sum of six of her majesty's finest pounds.

We're not bate yet - i'll keep you informed - If someone has the correct date of death for Tom Grant I'm sure I could go down the same road. A copy of the death certificate can be got for a score of quid.
Edited by chuck, Mar 17 2011, 12:45 AM.
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Cheers for that Chuck. Will try to get death dates sorted. Might check local papers next
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chuck

Oh Chuck is off to Toomebridge in the green, in the green.....



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