Kircubbin, County Down facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kircubbin
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 Kircubbin
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWTONARDS |
| Postcode district | BT22 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
Kircubbin is a small village and a type of area called a townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. In 2011, about 1,153 people lived there.
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Kircubbin's History
Kircubbin, once called Cubinhillis, and a nearby place named Inishargy, are mentioned in very old records from the Middle Ages. The village's Irish name might be linked to an Irish holy person called Saint Gobain.
In the 1180s, a Norman knight named John de Courcy came to Ulster. He brought Benedictine monks from England and France. He helped them start Black Abbey (also known as St Andrews in Ards), which is close to Inishargy.
The 1798 Rebellion
In 1798, a local minister named Rev. William Warwick was hanged near his church. This happened because he wrote papers that supported the Irish Rebellion of 1798. This rebellion was a big uprising against British rule in Ireland.
The Troubles in Kircubbin
During a period known as the Troubles, two important events happened in Kircubbin. Luckily, no one was hurt or killed in either incident.
In 1974, St Mary Star of the Sea Church was badly damaged by a bomb. The bomb was placed near a side door of the church. A local carpenter who was working nearby left the building just before the bomb exploded.
Later, between 1988 and 1989, the McKenna Community Centre was bombed several times. The last attack completely destroyed the building. It was thought that a group called the Red Hand Commandos might have been responsible. The centre has since been rebuilt and is still used by the community today.
Population Information
This section shares details about how many people live in Kircubbin.
2011 Census
In the 2011 Census, Kircubbin had a population of 1,153 people. There were 471 households, which are groups of people living together in homes.
2001 Census
The NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) considers Kircubbin a village. This means it has between 1,000 and 2,250 people.
On April 29, 2001, there were 1,214 people living in Kircubbin. Here's a quick look at the population:
- About 25% of the people were under 16 years old.
- About 17.4% were 60 years old or older.
- About 48.9% of the people were male.
- About 51.1% of the people were female.
- About 66.8% of the people were from a Catholic background.
- About 31.2% of the people were Protestant.
Local Economy
In 2013, a company called Echlinville Distillery received the first license to make spirits in Northern Ireland in over 130 years. This was an important step for the local economy.
See also
In Spanish: Kircubbin para niños
