James Fisher

English mining entrepreneur who began working Glenravel's iron ore in 1866, opened the first underground mine in 1867, and gave his name to the mining village of Fisherstown.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Glenravel Iron and Bauxite Mines County Antrim 1866–1913

Record created: 24 August 2026 · Last researched: 24 August 2026

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