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The above map, compiled from sheets 48 and 49 dated respectively 1865 and 1875, covers the towns of Ballynahinch and Dromara and nearly areas in Magheradrool, Magherahamlet and Dromara parishes of County Down, Ireland.

Confirmed as to location by the Dromara parish 1837 Ordnance Survey, the red squares mark the locations of the Church of Ireland churches and Glebe House residences of the ministers, and the green those of the Roman Catholic chapels.

Background Music:  Star of County Down

Compiled by John Raymond, Brisbane, OLD., Australia - 2008