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The Apprentice Boys of Derry Association is established for the purpose of commemorating the anniversaries of the shutting of the Gates and the Relief of Londonderry. |
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An inscribed stone cross at Duncrun marks the site of St Patrick's Monastery and the Roman Catholic church there is dedicated to St Aidan (C6) whose tomb stands near the old church ruins. The grave of Denis O'Hempsey (Dennis Hampson), the ... |
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The spectacular castle-crowned crag, on the famous north Antrim coast, was shaped when the sea cut deep into the rock. Dunluce Castle, originally occupied by the MacQuillan family and later the MacDonnells. A defined site from at least 500AD. |
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Explore the Blue Coat Visitor Centre and discover the compelling, and often surprising story of the First Derry Presbyterian Church that has been at the heart of its community since the 17th century. |
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To the west of Armagh City lies Navan Fort, the ancient 'Emain Macha' of Irish history and legend and the earliest capital of Ulster. Archaeologists have made many fascinating discoveries at Navan, including the traces of a giant Celtic temple. |
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The Gasyard Heritage Centre incorporates a number of exhibitions including the Story of the Prisons exhibition which chronicles the story of the 1980 and 1981 Hunger Strikes and the wider story of the hundreds of political prisoners from Derry who were incarcerated during the political conflict. |
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Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. |
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One mile north of Maghera stands a prehistoric tomb at least 4,000 - 6,000 years old. Dolmens are tomb structures with standing stones and a horizontal capstone, found in a number of places in Ireland. |
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There are few parishes in Ireland in which there is not at least one holy well and that in many parishes there are more than one. |
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