Following the Break of Dromore on the 14th March 1689, the east of Ulster was firmly under the control of the Jacobites, commanded by Lieutenant General Richard Hamilton. This included
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Bangor’s U-Boat GunBangor’s U-Boat Gun
Situated within the grounds of Ward Park, Bangor Co.Down, is a deck gun from SM U-19. Gifted to the people of Bangor in honour of one of its bravest sons,
The American Declaration of Independence – the Strabane ConnectionThe American Declaration of Independence – the Strabane Connection
by Matthew Alistair Beggs In 1776, a man from Strabane would be directly involved with one of the most important documents in modern history. That man was John Dunlap, who
The Siege of Derry 1689; The Williamite Wars In Ireland Part 2The Siege of Derry 1689; The Williamite Wars In Ireland Part 2
Figure 11 Reverend George Walker With the stand off that started with the closing of the gates by the apprentice boys on the 7th December, having come to a close,
The Siege of Derry 1689; The Williamite Wars in Ireland Part 1The Siege of Derry 1689; The Williamite Wars in Ireland Part 1
“Five generations have since passed away; and still the walls of Londonderry is to the Protestants of Ulster what the trophy of Marathon was to the Athenians”.[1] Figure 1- The
Disbandment of Irish Regiments RememberedDisbandment of Irish Regiments Remembered
Sunday 12 June marks the centenary of the disbandment of the Irish regiments of the British Army from the south of Ireland.On 12 June 1922, King George V received the
Commissioning of 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers ClassCommissioning of 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers Class
Earlier today the commissioning of the 97th Cadet Class and 11th Potential Officers Class took place in Collins Barracks, Dublin. The ceremony is a very important and proud day for
Centenary of Handover of Power to Provisional GovernmentCentenary of Handover of Power to Provisional Government
Updated 20 January 2022 On 16 January 1922 at 13:45, the last Lord Lieutenant, or Viceroy, of Ireland – Edmund FitzAlan-Howard – formally handed over power and Dublin Castle itself,
A Strong Voice For Veterans – The Veterans Commissioner For Northern IrelandA Strong Voice For Veterans – The Veterans Commissioner For Northern Ireland
A Strong Voice for Veterans – The Veterans Commissioner For Northern Ireland Recognising the challenges facing veterans today Danny Kinahan was appointed as Northern Ireland’s first Veterans Commissioner in September
Ulster Tower Centenary Commemorated in FranceUlster Tower Centenary Commemorated in France
Updated 13:07, 24 November 2021 The centenary of the Ulster Memorial Tower was commemorated this morning in Northern France. Inaugurated on 19 November 1921, the Ulster Tower at Thiepval on