Ahoghill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ahoghill
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| Population | 3,417 (Census 2011) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BALLYMENA |
| Postcode district | BT42 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
Ahoghill is a large village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is about four miles from Ballymena. The name Ahoghill comes from an old Irish phrase meaning "field of the yew forest."
In 2011, about 3,417 people lived in Ahoghill. The village is part of the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area.
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About Ahoghill's People
In 2011, a census counted the people living in Ahoghill. Here are some interesting facts:
- About 22 out of every 100 people were under 16 years old.
- About 13 out of every 100 people were 65 years old or older.
- There were slightly more females than males living in the village.
- Most people (about 91 out of 100) said they were from a Protestant or other Christian background.
- A smaller group (about 4 out of 100) said they were from a Catholic background.
- About 3.5% of people aged 16–74 were looking for work but could not find it.
Ahoghill's History
The 1859 Revival
Ahoghill has a special connection to the 1859 Revival. This was a time when many people in Ulster felt a strong spiritual awakening. It changed the lives of thousands of ordinary people.
Reports from that time say that many people in Ahoghill were deeply moved. On March 14, 1859, a special thank-you service was held. It took place at the First Ahoghill Presbyterian Meetinghouse. About 3,000 people came to this service.
The crowd was so large that the minister worried the building might not hold everyone. He asked people to leave the building. Even in the rain, the crowd stayed outside for hours. They continued to pray and sing together. You can still see a dip in the gallery of First Ahoghill church today. It is a reminder of this big event.
Today, Ahoghill has several churches. These include three Presbyterian churches: First Ahoghill, Brookside, and Trinity. There is also St Colmanell's Church of Ireland, a Gospel Hall, and a Roman Catholic Chapel.
Challenges in the Past
Like many places in Northern Ireland, Ahoghill faced difficult times in the past. This period is known as The Troubles. During these years, there were some community tensions.
In 2005, some families left their homes after attacks. The village has worked to overcome these challenges. Today, Ahoghill is a peaceful place where people live and work together.
Sports in Ahoghill
Ahoghill has a lively sports scene. Here are some of the local teams:
- Ahoghill Thistle F.C. is a local football (soccer) team.
- Ahoghill Rovers F.C. is another association football team.
- St. Mary's GAC and Clooney Gaels GAC are clubs for Gaelic sports. These include sports like Gaelic football and hurling.
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In Spanish: Ahoghill para niños
