County Antrim

Population and Administration

Presbyterianism is the largest religious denomination, followed by Catholicism and Episcopalian Protestantism; Antrim being one of the most decidedly Protestant counties in Ireland. Of the Presbyterians the greater part are in connexion with the General Synod of Ulster, and the other are Remonstrants, who separated from the Synod in 1829, or United Presbyterians. The principal towns are Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Larne, Lisburn and Portrush. Belfast though constituting a separate county ranks as the metropolis of the district. Ballyclare, Bushmills, Crumlin, Portglenone and Randalstown are among the lesser towns. Belfast and Larne are the chief ports. The county comprises 14 baronies and 79 civil parishes and parts of parishes. The constabulary force has its headquarters at Ballymena. The assize town is Belfast, and quarter sessions are held at Ballymena, Ballymoney, Belfast, Larne and Lisburn. The county is divided between the Protestant dioceses of Derry and Down, and the Roman Catholic dioceses of Down and Connor, and Dromore. It is divided into north, mid, east and south parliamentary divisions, each returning one member.

Related Topics:
Presbyterianism - Catholicism - Episcopalian Protestantism - 1829 - Antrim - Ballymena - Ballymoney - Carrickfergus - Larne - Lisburn - Portrush - Belfast - Ballyclare - Bushmills - Crumlin - Portglenone - Randalstown

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