Araboy
Townland in Northern Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 |
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