Notes

Boyd’s Bakery Centenary booklet courtesy The Anthony McKinley Collection.

Hugh Boyd was born c.1821.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

According to Boyd’s Bakery Centenary booklet (courtesy Frances McMichael), Hugh Boyd died in 1891

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

Census – building no.70

Mary A Boyd, 59, head of family, COI, grocer baker and farmer, widow

Alexr Boyd, 34, son, COI, baker-master, not married

Jeanie Boyd, 32, daughter, COI, not married

Annie Boyd, 30, daughter, not married

James Boyd, 28, son, COI, shop assistant, not married

John Boyd, 26, son, farmer, not married

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

Census – building no.75

Mary A Boyd, 70, head of family, COI, grocer, widow

Anne Boyd, 37, daughter, single

John Boyd, 35, son, farmer, single

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers.

Northern Whig 09/12/1924

BALLYCASTLE FIRE

Well-known Bakery Burned Down

The well-known establishment of Mr Alexander Boyd, Castle Street, Ballycastle, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of yesterday.

The alarm was raised by B Specials on patrol, and the fire hose was secured, and willing hands concentrated on confining the flames to the building, which was doomed.

The business premises and residence of Mr. Boyd adjoining the bakery were fortunately saved.

A short time ago Mr. Boyd installed new machinery at a cost of over £400, and this was destroyed, as well as large quantities of flour.

The damage is estimated at well over £1,000. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Also reported in Ballymena Observer 12/12/1924.

Bakery

SMcM research based on Griffith’s Valuation registers. Alexander Boyd’s property also included 3-7 Castle Place.

Boyd’s Bakery Centenary booklet courtesy The Anthony McKinley Collection.

Kevin McAfee (10/12/24).

Advertisement in the Northern Whig (09/07/1929  – advert repeated 08/07/1930) states:

“Boyd’s Bakery, Castle Street, Ballycastle, which has been established since 1848, has been lately remodelled and enlarged, and is now a thoroughly up-to-date and hygienic bakery. Plain and fancy bread, pastries, and confections are features of the establishment; while it will also be found that their teas and provisions are thoughly satisfactory.”

Bakery

According to Working Group review (20/02/24), Thomas Canavan was the foreman baker; James Blair and Randal McGregor were both bakers there. Gerard Jennings worked here before setting up the Plumfall Bakery (bottom of Fairhill St). Hugh Boyd died 1957 but the building wasn’t sold until 1959.

Working Group review 20/02/24.

Working Group review 20/02/24.

According to Working Group review (20/02/24), Dick Greer was a showband manager; Leo McCaffrey was the band leader for Leo McCaffrey and the Glensmen.

According to Fiona Spence (08/12/23), Harry used to play in showbands – the Red Barons (1968-70), The Young Stars (1972-1973), the Glen Country (1973-1975/6).

Kevin McAfee (10/12/24).

Working Group review 20/02/24.