Ramelton, Aughnish Parish, County Donegal, Ireland Professional & Trade Directory 1900

Extracted from the Belfast & Ulster Directory (1900)

Transcribed, Compiled and Submitted by
Len Swindley, Melbourne, Australia
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Aughnish Parish, Co. Donegal, Ireland Courtesy of Townlands.ie

Main Street, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, Ireland early Twentieth century

RAMELTON

This town is distant from Derry about twelve miles. The route is by the Lough Swilly Railway to Fahan Point, thence by steamer, which sails to and from Ramelton, calling at Rathmullan. Ramelton is prettily situated on the River Lennon, and vessels of ten feet draught can come up Lough Swilly to the quays at high water. The market day is Tuesday in each week. Fairs are held for the sale of cattle, pigs, sheep, &c., on the 15th of each month. The population numbers about 1,700. Cars leave for Rathmullan at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and 3 p.m., returning at 8.50 a.m., 5 p.m. and 6.50 p.m.: Letterkenny 5.10 a.m., returning at 6.30 a.m. Arrivals of mails from England, Scotland and the Provinces 8.00 a.m. and 6.40 p.m.: Rathmullan, 6.00 p.m.; Tamney, 4.50 p.m. Departure of mails for England, Scotland and the Provinces, 7.10 a.m. and 5.10 p.m.; Rathmullan, 7.10 a.m. and 8.0 am; Tamney, 8.05 .a.m.

Solicitors

Mallins John

Martin Robert T.

Quigg John

Mackey John, S.C.S.

Auctioneers

Coll James

Speer Wm.

Hunter A.

Bankers: The Northern Banking Co.

Manager: A. J. McKisack

Cashier: J. Cherry

Civil Bill Officer

Cassidy Samuel

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Church of Ireland

Incumbent: Rev. Canon Tyler

Curate: L.G. Davies, B. A.

Churchwardens: Sir H. Stewart, Bart. & R. Gethin

Presbyterian Church

Hours of public worship, 12 noon and 6 p.m.

First : Rev. W. D. Wallace, B. A.

Second: Rev. Alfred Torrens

Scots’ Church: Rev. Robert Parke, B. A.

Roman Catholic Chapel

Rev. Thos. Slevin

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Institution Name

Collector of Poor Rates David Malseed

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits Alex. Mitchell

R. I. Constabulary W. Watson, sergeant

Coroner Robert Ramsay, solicitor

Dispensary and Fever Hospital Dr. John Patterson, physician

Grand Jury Solicitor Wm. Wilson, Strabane

Literary Association: President: Duke of Abercorn

Vice-president: Rev. Canon Tyler

Treasurer: A. Gamble jun.

Secretary: D. Noble

Petty Sessions Clerk Geo. Doherty

Postmaster Alex. Mitchell

Registrar of Marriages G. Doherty

Robertson’s National School Miss McMonagle, teacher

Ramelton National School No. 1 Mr. Ward and Mrs Stronge, teachers

Ramelton Male and Female School No. 2 Mr. Dickey, master, Miss Lindsay, mistress

Bridge End National School Miss Deeny, teacher

Ladies’ School Vacant

English and Scottish Law Life and Phoenix Fire Offices: Agent John Mackey, Sessional Crown Solicitor

Secretary to County Council John M.C. Grove

Clerks to County Council M. Lindsay

… W. Black

Magistrates Sir H. Stewart, Bart

… E.C. Mansfield

… G.B. White

… Alex. Mitchell

… Jas. W. Fullerton

… A. Gamble

… M. Corry

… J.A. Stewart

… G.B. Butler, R.M., Ayr Hill, Ramelton

Relieving Officer John Russell

Stamp Office Andrew Gamble, distributor

TRADERS

Trade Name

Bakers Mrs. Kelly

… J. Gallagher

… Hugh Osborne

… Matthew Curry

Butter Dealers E & C Kelly

… John Davidson

… J. Patterson

… J. Russell

… Matthew Corry

… W.J. McConnell

… H. Osborne

Boot and Shoemakers Thos. Algoe

… John Hamilton

… George Cathcart

… W. Curry

… John McDermott

… Jas. Russell

… Robert Cathcart

… Matthew Love

Boot and Shoe Shops A. Gamble & Co

… M. Black

… George B. White

… John Patterson

Builders Thomas Wilson

… John Algoe

… John McFadden

… B. McElwee

… James Murray

Butchers D. McCarron

… John Mc Carron

… C. Coll

… W. McDaid

… T. Payton

Carpenters and Cart Makers Robert Greer

… Wm. Duffy

… Michael Toy

… James Birney

… Michael Doherty

… James Thompson

… Andrew Lindsay

… Alexander Bovaird

China and Glass Dealers David Heron

… T. Gibbons

… Martha Hunter

Coal Dealers George B. White

… A. Gamble & Co.

… Charles Kelly

… John Noble

… W. Malseed

… Wm. Russell

… M. Corry

Doctors John Patterson

… M. Corry

Emigration Agents A. Mitchell

… A. Gamble & Co.

… George B. White

Fishmongers B. McGroddy

… Mrs. McDermott

… Robert McDaid

… J. Canny

Flax Dealers Robert McDaide

… G.B. White

… J.W. Fullerton

Grain Dealers E. & C. Kelly

… Wm. James McConnell

… G.B. White

Grocers D. Heron

… Hugh Osborne

… Jas. Grier

… Jas. Stewart

… Miss H. Patton

… Miss M. Patton

… Miss M. Patton

… Wm. J. McConnell

… J. Davidson

… M. Corry

… John Russell

Guano Merchants A. Gamble & Co.

… George B. White

… W.J. McConnell

… John Davidson

Hardware Dealers Jas. and Jane Aicken

… John Davidson

Horseshoers J. Campbell

M. McElwee

Jas. Jacob

David White Jacob

Hotel Keepers Saml. Goodwin

… Stewart Arms

… Hugh O’Brien

… Bryan Boyle

Insurance Agents:

Guardian
A. Mitchell, merchant

Phoenix J. Mackey solicitor, and R.T. Martin

Liverpool and London and Globe Fire and Life A. Gamble, merchant

Scottish Equitable John Mallins, solicitor and Alex. Mitchell

Leather and Hide Dealers George B. White

… Hugh Osborne

Millers Wm. Russell, Ballyare

… E. & C. Kelly

Milliners and Dressmakers Miss Pinkerton

… A. Gamble & Co.

… Mrs John Patterson

… Mrs O’Rorke

… Miss Kerr

… Mrs Murray

Mineral Water Manufacturer and Hop Bitter Brewer Alex. Mitchell

News Agents A. Gamble & Co.

… J. Davidson

Old Clothes Dealer John Hanlon

Organist and Music Teacher R.H. Gibbon

Painters and Glaziers Geo. Doherty

… Thomas Milligan

… Wm. Lafferty

Postcar Establishments Stewart Arms Hotel

… D. Harkin

… Bernd. Boyle

… James Sweeny

… H. O’Brien

… John Murray

Public-house Keepers Bryan Boyle

… Michael Keatings

… H. O’Brien

… P. Strain

… R. McQuaid

… James Swiney

Saddlers T. Gibbons

… Thomas Duggan

… Alex. Porter

Steamboat Office George Verrant, agent

Summons Server S. Cassidy

Tailors A. McConnell

… John McTeague

… James Norry

… James McTeague

… A. Gamble & Co.

Timber Merchant John Davidson

Watchmaker and Jeweller David Robinson

Whitesmith T. Herrity

Wine and Spirit Dealer Chas. Mitchell

Woollendrapers Moses Black

… A. Campbell & Co.

… John Patterson

Young Men’s Christian Association: President Moses Torrens

Secretary & treasurer F. Mitchell

FARMERS

Name Location

Aicken, Samuel Ards

Black, Andrew Ballylin

Black, Oliver Ballylin

Crammond, J Aughnish

Davidson, David Ardnaree

Davidson Samuel Ardnaree

Edwards, David Ballgreen

Floyd, Andrew Breaghy

Floyd, Nathaniel The Bog

Fullerton, Jas. W. Glencairn & Shelfield

Hatrick, J. Castleshanaghan

Hunter, Andrew New Mill

Hunter, Dill Ballgreen

Malseed, Wm. Castleshanaghan

Speers, Thomas Castleshanaghan

Sproule, Miss Carnisk

Stevenson, John Ballyare

Stevenson, William Ballyare

Swiney, J. H., J. P. Moyagh

Torrens, M. Glenleary

Watt, James Claragh

White, George B. Ramelton and Moyle

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Ramelton, Aughnish Parish, County Donegal, Ireland Professional & Trade Directory 1900

Extracted from the Belfast & Ulster Directory (1900)

Transcribed, Compiled and Submitted by
Len Swindley, Melbourne, Australia
len_swindley[at]hotmail.com

Incumbent:	Rev. Canon Tyler
Curate:	L.G. Davies, B. A.
Churchwardens:	Sir H. Stewart, Bart. & R. Gethin

First :	Rev. W. D. Wallace, B. A.
Second:	Rev. Alfred Torrens
Scots’ Church:	Rev. Robert Parke, B. A.

Ramelton, Aughnish Parish, County Donegal, Ireland Professional & Trade Directory 1900

Extracted from the Belfast & Ulster Directory (1900)

Transcribed, Compiled and Submitted by Len Swindley, Melbourne, Australia len_swindley[at]hotmail.com

Transcribed, Compiled and Submitted by
Len Swindley, Melbourne, Australia
len_swindley[at]hotmail.com