Why was Poyntzpass called Poyntzpass?
In 1837 20 houses of Poyntzpass were situated in the south-west of this parish (OSM xii 9a), the rest of the town being in the Armagh parish of Ballymore. The town takes its name from Charles Pointz (Pointes or Poyntes) who was granted land in the early 17th century across the county boundary in Orior, Co.
Is Poyntzpass Catholic or Protestant?
It includes five places of Christian worship; a Roman Catholic Church, a Church of Ireland Church, a Presbyterian Church, a Baptist Church, and an Independent Church; 3 public houses; and 2 primary schools….Poyntzpass.
| Poyntzpass Irish: Pas Phoyntz | |
|---|---|
| Post town | NEWRY |
| Postcode district | BT35 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
Is Poyntzpass Protestant?
100.00% were from the white (including Irish Traveller) ethnic group; 68.12% belong to or were brought up in the Catholic religion and 29.89% belong to or were brought up in a ‘Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)’ religion; and.
What is the Poyntzpass and District Local History Society web site?
Welcome to the Poyntzpass and District Local History Society Web Site. On this site you will find information about our society and some historical information about Poyntzpass and the surrounding District. This site will be continually expanded and improved.
Can Poyntzpass help with family history searches?
All we can do is try. Unfortunately Poyntzpass and District Local History Society does not carry out personal family history searches. We have launched our own local history channel on YouTube. You can subscribe to the channel and like […]
What does Pas-Poyntzpass mean?
Poyntzpass ( Irish: Pas Phoyntz or Pas an Phointe) is a small village on the border between southern County Armagh and County Down in Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Ballymore and the historic barony of Orior Lower. and is within the Armagh City and District Council area.
What is Acton Poyntzpass?
It contains the church for the district of Acton, a small neat edifice in the early English style, with a tower at the east front, built in 1789, and considerably enlarged and improved in 1829; a R. C. chapel, a school, and a constabulary police station.” A castle was once situated in Poyntzpass.
