We who live in Glynn, Co. Antrim refer to our village as "The Glynn". Few know why this is and fewer give it much thought. Many just make the reference.

Those who do not hail from these parts may think us wrong. They may think us saying "The Glynn" is like others referring to their city as "The Belfast".

If you ever travel along the A2 you will not see a sign for "The Glynn". Those folk in the Roads Service seem far to formal and proper to consider such a thing. They would have been too busy putting the letter 'e' at the end of Gleno and near the end of Ballygally.

The only explanation I can give is that Glynn might be a corruption of glen so therefore reference to "The Glen" where we live could be quite acceptable.

There are folk from Gleno, folk from Magheramorne, folk from Islandmagee and folk from Raloo but there will always be folk from The Glynn.

If you have a few minutes to spare take a look at our wee village at www.glynnvillage.co.uk

You are always welcome.

DAVID

Your Responses...

Marcus Caughey - Jan '08
Being from The Glynn myself although now living in Larne, I say well said sir I to agree with 'the glen theroy', and also that Gleno was actualy once 'Glen one'. This then gives food for thaught is there actually 10 in the Glens of Antrim?

Glen Brown - Sep '06
Having recently enjoyed another brief visit to 'the Glynn' during my late August holiday. Sharing time with my friends from there.

Also in Larne I was pleasantly surprised to be able to obtain a copy of my first school class photo (Coronation Year 1953) thanks to my old classmate Billy McClean.

My memories of my introduction to the then Antrim County Education Committee system (1953) at 'the Glynn' PS, no soft toilet paper - was there ever, the Radio Times squares, no school canteen and the class teacher- sorry sensored!

The fundays I'll never forget especially the kindness of JC my five year old classmate at that time. The girl that kindly invited me ( my first date) to her nearby home for lunch.

Glen Brown - July '06
SAVE THE GLYNN MAIN ROAD!
ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

Developers are planning the demolition of several of the The Glynn's familiar characteristic old buildings and replace them with increased sized modern homes. The houses to be replaced date from around the 1900s or earlier and over the years have appeared on numerous tourist postcards, photographs, modern media and generates immediate recognition of the Glynn village to many within the UK and around the world. They are currently part of The Glynn village history and heritage. I personally support their retention.

For further information see:
http://www.glynnvillage.co.uk/mainroad.htm
Enjoy browsing the whole Glynnvillage Internet site, a truly community site.

Glen Brown - Dec '05
Hi David,
Of course it's a wee while since I've spent some time in the Glynn yet very fortunate to have good friends that are kind enough to meet me in Larne during my visits. Bringing with them the friendship of the Glynn folk and other districts you mention above.
God willing I will be over during 2006 and intend walking over The Glynn for a few hours.
Several friends have told me they have browsed your internet site. All are impressed and like myself are looking forward to next batch of photos.
I'll be looking at the Glynn's calendar of coming events.
Wishing you and all the Glynn folk a very Merry Christmas and Peaceful New Year.
Glen Brown
Edinburgh