Araboy is small 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 approximately 430 acres (0.67 sq mi).[1][2]
| Araboy | |
|---|---|
| Townland | |
 Araboy townland in 2006 | |
  Araboy Location within Northern Ireland | |
| 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).[3]
The population of the townland decreased during the 19th century:[4][5]
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 123 | 110 | 103 | 104 | 119 | 81 |
| Houses | 30 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Araboy". IreAtlas Townland Database. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Araboy Townland, Co. Antrim". townlands.ie. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "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.