Oct 01, 2025

Charlotte Riddell Blue Plaque Unveilling

Charlotte Riddell (born Charlotte Elizabeth Lawson Cowan, 1832 – 1906) was an Irish-born Victorian novelist and editor, best known for her works of sensation fiction, ghost stories, and depictions of commercial life in Victorian London.

Sep 27, 2025

Siege Heroes Mound

Description:Discover the story behind the Siege Heroes Mound in Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland. Located in the grounds of St Columb’s Cathedral, this striking memorial – topped by an obelisk – commemorates those who died during the Siege of Derry in 1689, one of the most defining events in the city’s history.We’ll explore its origins, symbolism, and the truth behind the myths –

Sep 27, 2025

Kevin Lynch Hungerstriker

🕯️ Kevin Lynch – 1981 Hunger Strike 🕯️Kevin Lynch was an Irish republican from Dungiven, County Londonderry, whose courage and sacrifice during the Troubles left an enduring mark on Irish history. Born on 25 May 1956, Lynch grew up during a period of intense political unrest in Northern Ireland. As a young man, he became involved in the Irish republican movement, joining the Irish Nati

Sep 26, 2025

🌿 Cecil Frances Alexander (1818–1895) | Hymn Writer & Poet 🌿

🌿 Cecil Frances Alexander (1818–1895) | Hymn Writer & Poet 🌿Cecil Frances Alexander was one of the most influential hymn writers of the 19th century. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she developed a gift for poetry and hymn writing at an early age, creating verses that continue to inspire faith and worship around the world.She is best remembered for timeless classics such as:🎶 All Things Bright

Sep 14, 2025

The Sad Story Behind This Headstone!

Description:This video tells the story of the Love brothers of Scotch Street, Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland — four sons of Robert James and Rachel Love who served in the First World War.George Love – Sergeant, 2nd Royal Irish Rifles, died 30th September 1916, aged 34. Buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France.John Love – Sergeant, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, died 1st July

Sep 12, 2025

Shocking Truth About a Belfast Massacre

On 5 February 1992, loyalist gunmen from the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) opened fire inside the Sean Graham bookmaker’s shop on Belfast’s Lower Ormeau Road. Five people were killed, nine more injured — all Catholic civilians.The UDA claimed it was retaliation for the IRA’s Teebane bombing, but investigations later revealed collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and the police. No o

Sep 07, 2025

Did We Find St. Patrick's Final Resting Place?

Did you know that St. Patrick’s final resting place is in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland? 🪦At the grounds of Down Cathedral, a simple granite slab engraved with the name “Patrick” marks the grave of Ireland’s patron saint. According to tradition, St. Brigid and St. Columba are also buried here, making it one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Ireland. 🇮🇪In this video, we exp

Sep 01, 2025

Strangled by his own necktie aged only 25 Alexander Corry

A number of the inscriptions at Knockbreda provide details about the cause of death, or the circumstances in which death took place. One of the more unusual is that of Alexander Corry, whose wife Jane erected a memorial recording the fact that he was ‘accidentally strangled by his neck handkerchief being caught whilst turning at a lathe in his own works, Belfast 2nd December 1859 aged 25 years?

Sep 01, 2025

Legendary Headmaster of Orangefield Boys High School John Malone

🎓 *John “Boots” Malone & the Legacy of Orangefield High School 🎓Orangefield Boys’ Secondary School opened its doors in 1957 in east Belfast, and at the heart of it stood its founding headmaster — John “Boots” Malone.Malone wasn’t just a headmaster — he was a visionary educator who believed in *opportunity, inclusivity, and creativity. At a time when education in Northern

Aug 30, 2025

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Aug 27, 2025

Remembering both Inspector William Henry Murtagh and Sergeant James William Blakely RUC GC murdered

In this tribute, we remember Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) Inspector William Henry Murtagh, and Sergeant James William Blakely who were brutally murdered by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Troubles. On February 6, 1976, Inspector Murtagh and Sergeant James William Blakely were on a routine foot patrol in north Belfast when they were ambushed by IRA gunmen. Both officers we

Aug 15, 2025

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