Having sold out its original print run, Ulster Historical Foundation is delighted to announce that the Townland Atlas of Ulster is being reprinted!
Thanks to incredible enthusiasm and unprecedented demand, the first print run sold out in just 6 weeks. To ensure everyone who missed out has a chance to own this remarkable publication, Ulster Historical Foundation is now taking pre-orders on the bookstore.
The Townland Atlas of Ulster is an essential reference guide for both newcomer and serious researcher, showing exact locations and where to look for related records. By using the maps and indexes, family and local historians can easily grasp the essentials of our ancestors’ lives – where they worked, paid their rent, went to church and market, etc.
Don’t miss this second chance to own your own copy of this invaluable research guide
Expected release date – April 2025
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Read what others are saying about the Townland Atlas of Ulster
Today, as Ireland becomes increasingly urbanised and new housing estates proliferate, authentic townland names are in danger of disappearing. A wonderful book such as this is, therefore,
invaluable in maintaining a record of a rich shared heritage and a culture, north and south, that speaks to everyone.
Prof. Terence Dooley, Maynooth University Department of History
To have mapped and provided such comprehensive detail for each of Ulster’s 16,000 townlands is an achievement that will stand the test of time. It (the Townland Atlas of Ulster) will or should become a standard reference book for those people tracing their Ulster roots. I now know that if I’m seeking a visual representation of townlands, parishes and estates in a particular area I will be straight to your maps; and if seeking, for a particular townland, details of church registers (CoI and RC) and 17th and 19th century landlords my first port of call will be the Index of Townlands.
Brian Mitchell, Derry Genealogy
I received the Townland Atlas of Ulster this morning and am delighted with it. The quality of the book is exceptional and the content fascinating. As someone who is fascinated by maps, and loves
the townlands where I grew up in County Down, it unexpectedly made me feel quite emotional to see them memorialised so beautifully. It will certainly be a big help to my research, especially as I
pursue DNA matches who relate to my unknown great grandfather in County Antrim, territory unfamiliar to me. I just wanted to congratulate everyone on its production and of course particular
thanks go to Andrew Kane.
Lyn from Encinitas
The beautiful atlas has arrived. It is a magnificent publication.
Ann from Canberra
I received my pre-ordered copy today and must say it’s an incredible piece of work to have. A great reference book.
Well done to all involved !!!
Paddy from Gweedore
A magnificent achievement – I look forward to delving into the vast array of resources beautifully arranged and presented.
Larry from Maynooth
My copy of the Townland Atlas of Ulster arrived safely yesterday. To say that I am thrilled with it is an understatement. It’s a wonderful book with superb production values, packed with information. I probably will not get much work done this weekend as I explore it in more detail.
Angela from Dublin
Townland Atlas of Ulster -Book Launch Video
The book launch of Townland Atlas of Ulster that was held at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) on 05 December is now available to watch on YouTube. Click the video below to hear from author Andrew Kane, and popular local television presenter and programme maker Joe Mahon as they discuss the value and significance of Ulster’s Townlands.