Historical Places
Roughfort, County Antrim – A Tale of Dolmens and Dragoons
Roughfort, Co Antrim, has 3 historic sites close to each other – a Bronze Age passage grave, a Norman motte and a 200+yo Liberty Tree
Historical Places
The Crosskeys Inn – Ireland’s Oldest Thatched Public House
County Antrim’s Crosskeys Inn is the oldest thatched public house in Ireland and offers a truly authentic traditional Irish pub experience.
Historical Places
Layde – County Antrim’s Hidden Church
Layde Old Church is a place of history and peace. Its scenic hidden glen, sparkling stream and sea views make it incredibly beautiful.
Historical Places
Cantrell & Cochrane – From Belfast’s Castle Place to a Global Brand
Cantrell & Cochrane , now the world famous C&C brand, started out in a small shopfront on Castle Place, Belfast – the Ulster Medical Hall
Historical Places
Galboly – The County Antrim Village Lost in Time
In the picturesque glens of Antrim lies the abandoned village of Galboly. Hidden from view, its derelict cottage ruins recall a bygone age.
Historical Places
Mahee Castle – A Fortified Tower House at Strangford Lough
Mahee Castle, built 1570, is actually the ruins of a fortified tower house on Mahee Island – one of the larger islands in Strangford Lough.
Historical Places
St Nicholas Church, Carrickfergus
St Nicholas Church has a fascinating history dating back to 1182AD with great architecture & design, beautiful windows and historic artefacts
Forgotten Folk
The Tale of Luke White and Biddy Farrelly
The story of Luke White & Biddy Farrelly has it all – rags to riches, thwarted love, broken hearts and a ghost that walks Belfast’s streets.
Historical Places
Who Remembers Arnott’s Department Store, Belfast?
Arnott’s was a well-known and respected shop in Belfast city centre. It closed on 17th August 1974 after 137 years of trading.
Stories
The Crumlin Meteorite
On 13th September 1902 a meteorite fell to earth at a farm near Crumlin, about 12 miles from Belfast. It didn’t remain for long.