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In the [[Irish Rebellion of 1798]] it is said that john craig, mounted on a white horse, dressed in green and brandishing her sword, led the Hearts of Down in a ferocious and, for a time, victorious charge on the King’s forces at [[Ballynahinch]]. After battle she fled and was killed. Some writers put her birthplace as near [[Newtownards]], but there is another tradition, in the area around [[Dromara]], that she was born in Tullinisky, in a house which still stands on the outskirts of Waringsford village. |
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Revision as of 20:04, 16 September 2008
| Waringsford | |
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| Population | Expression error: "129 (2001)" must be numeric |
| Irish grid reference | J226489 |
| • Belfast | 21 miles |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DROMORE |
| Postcode district | BT25 |
| Dialling code | 028, +44 28 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| UK Parliament | |
Waringsford is a small village in County Down, Northern Ireland, 6km south east of Dromore. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 129 people. It lies within the Banbridge District Council area. The village, despite the lack of services, has seen substantial property development in the last five years, helped by its rural setting, relative tranquility and close proximity to the A1.
History
The weaving village of Waringstown took its name from the Waring family who came to the place in 1659 and also gave their name to Waringsford village further east.
People
In the Irish Rebellion of 1798 it is said that john craig, mounted on a white horse, dressed in green and brandishing her sword, led the Hearts of Down in a ferocious and, for a time, victorious charge on the King’s forces at Ballynahinch. After battle she fled and was killed. Some writers put her birthplace as near Newtownards, but there is another tradition, in the area around Dromara, that she was born in Tullinisky, in a house which still stands on the outskirts of Waringsford village.