Places
The Ancient Church of Ardclinis, its Crozier and its Fairy Tree
Travelling along the Antrim Coast Road, the ancient church of Ardclinis (and its Fairy Tree) in a picturesque setting is well worth a visit.
Historical Places
St John’s Church, the Hill of Donegore and the “End of the World”
The tale of the ancient hill of Donegore, St John’s Church and its “corpse house”, and the “End of the World”
Forgotten Folk
Saint Cooey’s Wells at Temple Cooey
Temple Cooey and St Cooey’s Wells have been a pilgrimage site from, at least, the 13th century with an annual pilgrimage every June
Historical Places
Armoy – An Eventful History
The small County Antrim village of Armoy, now known worldwide for road racing, boasts an wealth of historical stories
Historical Places
St Peter’s Church, ‘The Rock’ – Upon this Rock…
The small church of St Peter’s (‘The Rock’) has a ‘big’ history of Christian worship over hundreds of years, often in times of persecution.
Forgotten Folk
A Gentle Giant, A Famous Baron and a Woman Wronged – Killowen
Killowen, County Down, on the shores of Carlingford Lough amidst the majestic Mourne Mountains has some memorable tales to tell
Myths & Legends
A Battle of the Giants and Washington in Flames – Picturesque Rostrevor
Rostrevor, Co. Down, is a lively village known for its magnificent setting, a wealth of history & folklore and the friendliness of its people.
Historical Places
The Ghosts of St George’s – The Cemetery of Forgotten Souls
The story of the ‘forgotten cemetery’ at St George’s Church, Belfast and the fate of the dead beneath our streets
Historical Places
St Cedma’s – A Colourful Church with a Thousand Year History
St Cedma’s Church, a thousand years of history, and an abundance of stained glass windows – each with a story to tell
Historical Places
‘The Light of the World’ – From the Abbey to Bangor Castle
The history of Bangor Castle on the site of the earlier Abbey which was once renowned as ‘The Light of the World’
Historical Places
The Glynn and The Luck of the Irish
Glynn, from the Irish ‘glean’ meaning ‘the valley’ is a small picturesque village in County Antrim in the barony of Lower Belfast.
Historical Places
Antrim Round Tower and the Witch
Round towers are early mediaeval stone towers predominantly found in Ireland. Antrim Round Tower is one of the finest surviving examples.
Forgotten Folk
Forster Green – The ‘Industrious and Humble’ Philanthropist
Forster Green – “It is no exaggeration to say that Belfast sustains one of the heaviest bereavements that has ever befallen it…”
Historical Places
Greyabbey – “The first Gothic building in Ireland”
Greyabbey Village, just 15 miles from Belfast, is home to quaint houses, antiques shops and, most importantly, its spectacular historic Abbey.
Forgotten Folk
Movilla Abbey: The Worlds First Copyright Case
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
Places
A Belfast Christmas Walk 2022
A walk around Belfast in the run up to Christmas with photos of the city centre, the Christmas Market, Laganside views and Botanic Gardens
Historical Places
Millfield – A Belfast Street with 400 Years of Intriguing History
Millfield’s appearance today of a bland city centre road belies its rich history as a main arterial route from Dublin to Carrickfergus.
Places
From Lios na gCearrbhach to Lisburn – The Story of a City
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 a long and varied history which is not widely known. “No town on the line Read more
Historical Places
The Opening of St Peter’s Cathedral in Belfast
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 on 14th October 1866, with its iconic twin spires being added 20 years later. Over Read more
Famous Folk
Templecorran, Ballycarry – Churches, Rebellion and Poetry
Templecorran Church, Ballycarry offers a fascinating insight into local history – an early monastery, Plantation, Rebellion and Poetry
Famous Folk
The Disappearance of Captain Francis Crozier – Frozen in Time
Francis Crozier was an Arctic explorer of great skill & bravery. His disappearance with his ship & crew is a tragedy remembered to this day