Araboy is a townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Cary and the civil parish of Ballintoy and covers an area of 430 acres.[1]
| Araboy | |
|---|---|
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
The name derives from the Irish: Aradh Buidhe (yellow land) or Ard Buidhe (yellow height).[2]
The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:[3][4]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 123 | 110 | 103 | 104 | 119 | 81 |
| Houses | 30 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Araboy". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Araboy". Place Names NI. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1851". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Census of Ireland 1891". Enhanced Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Retrieved 11 May 2013.