A look at the people of Belfast and further afield who have impacted our lives and surroundings along with tips on tracing your family tree.
Locations and buildings of interest and the stories behind them. Over time we will be looking a streets, castles, tourist venues, pubs, towns and villages.
What products, arts & crafts and stories are traditionally associated with us
St Peter’s Church On 29th June 1986, St Peter’s Church in the lower Falls district of west Belfast, was officially designated the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Down and Connor. The church had opened Read more…
Kelly's Cellars is one of Belfast's oldest & most popular pubs having first opened it's doors to the public over 300 years ago.
Samuel Davidson, founder of Belfast's Sirocco Works, deserves recognition for his innovative genius in engineering and other fields.
Kinbane Castle, County Antrim, stands on a rocky promontory jutting out into the wild Atlantic Ocean in a magnificent setting.
Betsy Gray's role in the Battle of Ballynahinch was courageous and principled. Through her bravery she became known as ‘Ulster’s Joan of Arc’.
Templecorran Church, Ballycarry offers a fascinating insight into local history - an early monastery, Plantation, Rebellion and Poetry
Elizabeth Gould Bell should be remembered for her support for the poor and sick and her commitment to the ‘votes for women’ campaign.
The Imperial Hotel - “no establishment in the city of Belfast is so well known in all quarters of the globe as the Imperial Hotel”
On the Antrim coast, just south of Larne Harbour, are the remains of Olderfleet Castle with a history featuring Vikings, Invasion, Rebellion
Cairndhu House, now derelict, is an impressive building with pointed roofs & ornate ironwork harking back to a time of glamour & charity.
Francis Crozier was an Arctic explorer of great skill & bravery. His disappearance with his ship & crew is a tragedy remembered to this day
A look at some proverbs, wit and wisdom from 1858. Some sayings are obviously dated but others still ring true today.
Minutes from Ballycastle beach, Bonamargy Friary's history involves rival clan battles, priceless manuscripts, buried treasure & a nun's ghost
Situated in the Glens of Antrim, the picturesque village of Cushendun lies on the north coast. But what links it to two classic TV dramas?
In 18th century Ireland body snatching was a real problem throughout the country. A variety of tactics were employed to deter the thieves...