Famous Folk
The Life & Art of Frank McKelvey
Belfast’s Frank McKelvey is famous for rural landscapes of the north of Ireland, in particular the Lagan Valley, Bessbrook, Armagh & Donegal
Places
Belfast Sea Sculptures – Celebrating our maritime history
Belfast features a range of sea sculptures in commemoration of it’s maritime history. A number of these sculptures are presented in this post
Historical Places
Ardoyne – The Story of a Village
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.
Historical Places
Pottinger’s Entry – One of Belfast’s oldest streets
The small alleys known as “the entries” are at the heart of historic Belfast. Pottinger’s Entry is one of the best known.
Forgotten Folk
Thomas McCabe – Champion of the Poor & the enslaved
Background Thomas McCabe was born in Lurgan in 1739. He was the son of Patrick McCabe, a watch-maker, and Mary Maziere. Mary was born of French parents Samuel de la Maziere and Jeanne Vallee. Samuel was a jeweller. Thomas was the eldest of four boys Thomas, William, John and James. Read more…
Historical Places
Saint Joseph’s Church – The Chapel on the Quays
St Joseph’s Church is the heart of Sailortown, an area that endured more than its fair share of hardship. It serves the community to this day
Historical Places
North Street, Belfast – From the Ashes?
North Street, Belfast was originally known as Goose Lane, as farmers would drive their geese through the town and out the North Gate
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.
Famous Folk
Have you seen Charlie Chaplin on Joy Street, Belfast?
Joy Street is one of the best surviving examples of Georgian architecture in the heart of Belfast with a historic link to Charlie Chaplin