http://www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com

Midi file playing is "The Rakes O' Mallow"

This Web site has been built to help people researching their ancestors in County Down especially in the areas of  Banbridge, Dromore, Dromara,  Kilkeel, Aghaderg, Newcastle, Rathfriland, Newry and Mourne in the shape of Maps, Photos, Records and Free Look ups where possible.

I would like to thank  Ned Kelly and Keith Black for their assistance, and advice on building the website. The website is now maintained by Margaret Whitmore, (Grit) from Connecticut, U.S.A. and  Raymond Kelly F. S. A. (Scot.),  Scotland

CultureNorthernIreland – Home or Abroad a Place to Explore

CultureNorthernIreland is an online cultural atlas of Northern Ireland, covering music, literature, sport, heritage, dance, theatre, fashion and the visual arts. It contains hundreds of articles, profiles and reviews on every cultural aspect imaginable, as well as exciting multimedia content. With a geographical spread of more than 300 cities, towns and villages, CultureNorthernIreland gives a unique account of all Northern Ireland has to offer, highlighting and celebrating the diverse cultural heritages to be found here.

The Old Soldiers Corner

To the old soldiers here is something to bring back those memories, remember the route marches,  the pub and billets. and on the road back to camp after a night out.

War Poems and Songs