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Belfast to commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with vibrant City Hall events
(From left to right) Michael Fryer from NI War Memorial and historian Jason Burke join the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky...
Apr 22, 2025


Blue Plaque unveiled in Co Antrim for Dame Louise McIlroy, UK’s first female Professor of Medicine
Image: Anne Kelly On Friday, 28th March, the Ulster History Circle unveiled a blue plaque at Ballycastle Presbyterian Church to...
Apr 19, 2025


Lyons confirms increased funding for Ulster-Scots Agency
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an uplift in funding for the Ulster-Scots Agency, secured through a targeted reallocation...
Apr 12, 2025


Enjoy April at Titanic Belfast!
TITANIC Belfast is set for a time of reflection and celebration this April with a selection of events and festivities for visitors to...
Apr 6, 2025


Northern Ireland Executive to be lobbied to save Co Antrim heritage site from demolition by developers
The Northern Ireland Executive is to be lobbied to save a listed heritage site in Lisburn amid a demolition bid from developers. Lisburn...
Apr 5, 2025


Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council unveil exciting line-up for VE Day 80 celebrations!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly announces VE Day 80 Line Up Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is proud to...
Apr 3, 2025


Unearthing History: Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust Teams Up with CAPNI for Schools Archaeology Day
(L-R) Miss J Logan Principal Bushmills Primary School, Mr J George Principal Straidbilly Primary School, Deputy Mayor Cllr T Stirling...
Mar 31, 2025


Stories on stamps: Royal Mail celebrates myths and legends with special set of stamps
Royal Mail has revealed images of eight striking illustrations capturing the spirit of well-known mythical creatures and legendary...
Mar 22, 2025


TV | Nazis, U-boats And The Battle For The Atlantic
It was the longest campaign of World War 2 – the Battle of the Atlantic. Between 1939 to 1945 more than 100,000 lives were lost at sea...
Mar 19, 2025


North Antrim MP backs campaign to commemorate ‘Local Hero’
Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim backs campaign to commemorate the brave pilots and navigators of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units ...
Mar 18, 2025


Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening marks St Patrick’s Day
Niagara Falls joins Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative to mark St Patrick’s Day. Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative...
Mar 16, 2025


St Patrick’s Day Vintage Show set to delight in Broughshane
The Traction Club of Ulster (TECU) is gearing up to host a spectacular St Patrick’s Day Vintage Show on Monday, 17 March 2025, from...
Mar 15, 2025


Lyons announces new partnership with historical institutions of Washington
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at the Library of Congress, Washington DC Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a first-time...
Mar 15, 2025


Communities Minister announces £750,000 museum investment during Washington visit
Irish cottage in Ulster American Folk Park Minister Lyons today announced over £750,000 for the Ulster American Folk Park in County...
Mar 11, 2025


Historic ‘Austins’ in Londonderry set to be purchased and restored with £1.2M DfC funding
Marking the announcement of £1.2m from the Department for Communities for the redevelopment of the former Austins building in...
Mar 5, 2025


UK Government boosts digital collection of world’s oldest English language daily newspaper
Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast Historic editions of the world’s oldest English language daily...
Mar 3, 2025


Boost for Auld Toon Ulster Scots Society in Kells with Rural Micro Capital Grant awards
Pictured with Minister Muir are members of the Auld Toon Scots society in Kells along with Briege Conway manager of the Northern Area...
Feb 20, 2025


Ballymena Army Cadets embark on educational journey to Gdańsk
In a poignant tribute to the historical ties between Northern Ireland and Poland, paying homage to the Polish pilots based in the region...
Nov 25, 2024


Minister Lyons launches Defence Heritage Record for Northern Ireland
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at the barrage balloon anchors on the Stormont Estate, one of the 4,500 sites recorded as part of the...
Nov 13, 2024


Northern Ireland has key role in commemorating landmark USA anniversary
Minister Gordon Lyons with Jay Bosanko, Deputy Archivist of the United States, outside the National Archives in Washington DC....
Oct 20, 2024
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