Stories involving Belfast & beyond. Read about our myths & legends over the centuries and true stories of our people and products.
Growing up in Belfast decades ago, children usually played out in the streets given the chance. These are some of the games we remember.
Michael Andrews should also be remembered for his philanthropy and concern for the all of inhabitants of Belfast.
Today Banagher old church stands quietly on its grassy drumlin. Its stories of saints, dragons, outlaws and holy sand are all but forgotten.
The Girona story covers the Spanish Armada of 1588, war at sea, nature unleased and death. Only the Girona treasures remain.
Today Ardoyne is a busy working-class district in north Belfast. However it was once a village in beautiful countryside. This is it’s story.
The fact that the name of Shane Crossagh remains synonymous with bravery and justice reflects his popularity in those most dangerous times.
The name of Thomas McCabe is not well-known today – a shame given the impact of his support for the poorest and those enslaved!
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.
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.
The story of one Belfast company’s contribution to the fight on the twin challenges of scurvy and food poverty.
In 1839, Ireland was hit by a hurricane that caused devastation throughout the country. Nothing before or since comes close to the “Big Wind”
Naoise O’Haughan was born in 1691 at Skerry in County Antrim and went on to become Antrim’s Gentleman Outlaw
Sherlock Holmes is arguably the smartest fictional detective in literature but what connects him to real life Ulster tailor, John McGee?