Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Although Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim did not exist until 1958, the villages in the area to the north of Belfast welcomed service personnel during wartime.

Newtownabbey

Co. Antrim

Northern Ireland

Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim is a large metropolitan area to the north of Belfast, often considered a suburb of Northern Ireland's capital.

Although Newtownabbey did not exist during the Second World War, the area saw use by the British Army, the Royal Air Force, and other services. On 1st April 1958, the area of Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim came into being incorporating the 7 villages of Carnmoney, Glengormley, Jordanstown, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse, and Whitewell.

Places of Interest

The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the area's Second World War heritage.

Map showing Carnmoney Cemetery, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

Carnmoney Cemetery, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

10 Prince Charles Way, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

Carnmoney Cemetery in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim contains the Commonwealth War Graves of 44 service personnel who died throughout the Second World War.

Map showing Our Lady’s Acre Cemetery, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

Our Lady’s Acre Cemetery, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

41-59 Longlands Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

Our Lady's Acre Cemetery in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim contains the Commonwealth War Graves of 5 service personnel who died during the Second World War.

Map showing R.A.F. Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

R.A.F. Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

The R.A.F. Station at Mallusk was home to No. 226 Maintenance Unit. Their role was to assess and recover materials from crash sites across Northern Ireland.