Forgotten Folk
A Belfast Memorial to the Forgotten Dr Thomas Thompson
Belfast's Dr Thomas Thompson dedicated himself to helping the sick and ailing of the city under the most dangerous of circumstances.
Belfast's Dr Thomas Thompson dedicated himself to helping the sick and ailing of the city under the most dangerous of circumstances.
Originally known as Donegall House, the Royal Hotel in Donegall Place became known throughout Europe as a superb hotel for wealthy travellers.
The Hearts of Steel held sway over large areas of rural Ulster from 1770-1772 with many later playing a role in the US War of Independence.
The story of a 'lost' Belfast mansion, the Grove, with a fascinating history. Its gardens and lands are now a recreational park.
Greyabbey Village, just 15 miles from Belfast, is home to quaint houses, antiques shops and, most importantly, its spectacular historic Abbey.
On November 10th 1832 the Dublin Penny Journal published an article on common Irish sayings and proverbs. Read a sample here
On Monday 20th January 1902, a section of the Smithfield Flax Spinning and Weaving Mill collapsed killing 14 and maiming many.
Royal Avenue has existed from the 17th century but not as the broad commercial thoroughfare we know today. Read it's colourful history...
The story of Banbridge in County Down is memorable for its linen & pearl trades, a historic mail coach and the worlds first flyover!
American soldiers, stationed in or passing through Northern Ireland during WW2 were provided with a Pocket Guide to Northern Ireland
Movilla Abbey's ruins offer no clues to the fame and importance once attached to this ancient site and its world's first Copyright Dispute
A walk around Belfast in the run up to Christmas with photos of the city centre, the Christmas Market, Laganside views and Botanic Gardens
Redmond O’Hanlon (Reamonn O’hAnluain) was probably the most successful outlaw in Ireland in the seventeenth century.
If James Porter had ignored the injustices around him, he would have lived a long comfortable life. Instead he stood by his principles
The story of the Belfast Warehouse described by Oscar Wilde as "beautiful in colour, and very beautiful in design"
Lives of James Martin (The Ejector Seat), Thomas Romney Robinson (Astronomer), John Dunlop (Pneumatic Tyre), and Andrew Ashe (Musician)
The story of Winecellar Entry from its earliest incarnation as Bigart's Alley to the entry of today, best known for its historic tavern.
McNaughten's true tale has everything - a charming rogue a beautiful young lady, a marriage denied leading to death and punishment.
On 1st June 1944, en route to assist the Allies, a US B-17 Plane crashed into the Cave Hill in north Belfast.
Millfield's appearance today of a bland city centre road belies its rich history as a main arterial route from Dublin to Carrickfergus.
Killyleagh Castle dates back to 1180 with a stormy history involving Vikings, sieges, wars, suspicious deaths, divided houses and ghostly sightings.
Reported initially in 1913, the Cave Hill ghost proved a mystery and a source of fascination for years. What was the ghosts tale?
An island off the coast of Ireland - seen by many over a thousand years until it vanished only to reappear every 7 years
Rathlin Island, County Antrim is a short ferry journey from Ballycastle and offers a perfect escape from your everyday life.
Lisburn Location The city of Lisburn sits on the river Lagan, the dividing line between Counties Antrim and Down. Situated in the barony of Massereene, less than 10 miles south-west of Belfast. The area has Read more…
Loughareema – Now you see it now you don’t! Location Not far from the bustling seaside resort of Ballycastle in County Antrim is the beautiful lake of Loughareema. Some days the lake appears full of Read more…
Besides the stunning views from McArt's Fort over Belfast, the Cave Hill has many other interesting tales to tell...