January 13. War graves on Rathlin recall loss of HMS Viknor. Roll of Honour

In 1915 HMS Vicknor made a major contribution to the war by capturing the leading German spy-master after a search … More

December 12. Cookstown and St. Souplet. Roll of Honour

Harden Scott from Bangor and Ballynahinch, was one of the first officers in the Royal Flying Corps. He received his … More

On This Day in 1944, the last and largest Royal Navy Battleship, and the last Battleship in the world was … More

Ballycastle Rifleman Frank McClarty’s service in WW1 was recognised by the UK and Belgian authorities with the awards of the … More

Major General William Brook Purdon’s distinctive career covers rugby, medicine, war service and public service. He played rugby for Inst … More

Bedford House Cemetery (photo) is sited at a former country house in a small wooded park with moats. The fallen … More

Today in 1916 was the final day of the Somme Offensive and men from Ballycastle, Ballymena, and Whitehead died. Roughly … More

Surgeon Captain Edward W Bingham from Dungannon was one of the most experienced polar explorers before WW2. His expertise developed … More