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Mar 06, 2026

Soccer Legend Sir Matt Busby Football Manager

Sir Matt Busby (26 May 1909 – 20 January 1994) was a legendary Scottish footballer and manager best known for building Manchester United into one of the world’s most famous clubs. His career is remembered for developing young players, rebuilding after tragedy, and winning the European Cup in 1968.Early LifeBorn Alexander Matthew Busby in Orbiston, Bellshill.Grew up in a mining community; his f

Mar 06, 2026

Glenn Barr – The Loyalist Leader Who Backed Ulster Independence

Albert Glenn Barr OBE was one of the most unusual and influential figures to emerge from Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Born in Derry in 1942, Barr began his public life as a trade union activist, but soon became deeply involved in loyalist politics and paramilitarism.In the early 1970s, he joined the Ulster Defence Association and rose to become Brigadier of the UDA’s North-West Brigade. At the

Feb 28, 2026

Cilla Black sixities pop sensation to television icon of the 80s and 90s grave

Cilla Black (1943–2015) was a hugely popular English singer and television presenter, best known for her success in the 1960s music scene and as a beloved UK TV host from the 1980s onward.🎤 Early life and music careerBorn Priscilla Maria Veronica White in Liverpool, England.Rose to fame during the 1960s Merseybeat era, alongside Liverpool acts like the Beatles.Managed by Brian Epstein (also t

Feb 17, 2026

#LaMonBombing #BelfastHistory #TheTroubles #NorthernIrelandHistory #1978 #Belfast #HistoryMatters

*The La Mon bombing was a deadly attack carried out on 17 February 1978 at the La Mon Restaurant* near Belfast, in Northern Ireland. A unit of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) planted an incendiary bomb during a dinner event attended by members of the Irish Collie Club.The device exploded and ignited a fireball that rapidly engulfed the building. Twelve people were killed and dozens inj

Feb 15, 2026

Step into one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric and historic graveyards — Greyfriars Old Kirkyard

Step into one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric and historic graveyards — Greyfriars Old Kirkyard 🪦Tucked beside Greyfriars Kirk in the heart of the Old Town, this 16th-century burial ground is packed with incredible stories. From the loyal legend of Greyfriars Bobby 🐕 to the chilling Covenanters’ Prison and the infamous Black Mausoleum, it’s a place where history and mystery meet.Know

Feb 10, 2026

#JackKyle, #IrishRugby #RugbyUnion, #RugbyLegend, #RugbyHistory, #IrelandRugby, #SixNations

*Jack Kyle (full name John Wilson Kyle, 10 Feb 1926 – 28 Nov 2014) was one of the most celebrated rugby union players in Irish and British rugby history, widely regarded as Ireland’s greatest ever rugby player.([Wikipedia][1])### 🏉 Rugby Career Highlights *Position: Fly-half (out-half), the key playmaker in the backline.([Wikipedia][1]) *International Caps: 46 appearances for Ireland (1947?

Feb 06, 2026

Skulls, Angels & Ancient Graves | St Cuthbert's Kirkyard in Edinburgh

St Cuthbert’s Kirkyard is one of Edinburgh’s oldest and most atmospheric burial grounds, lying at the western end of Princes Street Gardens in the looming shadow of Edinburgh Castle. While often overshadowed by Greyfriars, St Cuthbert’s is arguably richer in historical depth, funerary symbolism, and connections to the early development of the city.The site has been associated with burial sin

Feb 06, 2026

#MunichAirDisaster, #Munich1958, #NeverForgotten, #BusbyBabes, #February6, #ManchesterUnited, #MUFC

The *Munich air disaster happened on 6 February 1958 and is one of the most tragic events in football history.### What happened A *British European Airways Flight 609 was carrying the Manchester United team home from a European Cup match in Belgrade. The plane stopped in *Munich to refuel. Two take-off attempts were aborted due to engine issues. On the third attempt, the aircraft failed to gain sp

Jan 29, 2026

EAST BELFAST - What's in a Street Name

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Jan 27, 2026

#HolocaustMemorialDay #WeRemember, #ForABetterFuture, #NeverForget, #HMD, #StandAgainstHate

*Holocaust Memorial Day is a time to remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered in the Holocaust, as well as the millions of others killed under Nazi persecution and in subsequent genocides.It is observed on 27 January, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau* in 1945. The day is recognised internationally and is also officially commemorated in countr

Jan 23, 2026

#killerinthehouse #lesleyhowell #hazelstewart #colinhowell #trevorbuchanan @itv@BBC@mccabesmemorials