In 1918, a German submarine U-boat (U9) surfaced off Portballintrae and shelled the village attempting to hit SS Wheatear, an … More
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April 16. German bombing of Londonderry. Roll of Honour
This night in 1941 aerial mines were dropped by the Lufwaffe and aimed at the Royal Naval Maintenance Yard at … More
April 15. Belfast Blitz. Liberation of Bergen-Belsen. Roll of Honour
On 15/04/1941 Belfast was hammered in one of the largest and most devastating aerial bombardments of World War II. The … More
April 8. Eight Downpatrick brothers served, four died. Roll of Honour
Samuel Love from Downpatrick died in 1914 serving with the Royal Engineers. Eight brothers served, four died. In 1943 John … More
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 