Ireland’s Ghost Ship
In the autumn of 1934, reports started appearing in the local Irish media of sightings of a…
World War One Letter – William Caldwell of Garvagh
I trust that you are all keeping well and staying safe in these difficult times. Apologies to…
WB Yeats – An Irish Airman Foresees his Death
At the end of last year, I was trying to enhance an old photo of Joseph Bamford’s…
American Letter Kills County Antrim Cobbler
Tragedy ensues when a North Antrim cobbler is told of a 5 thousand pounds American legacy. On…
1964, Teady McErlean and Building Dreenan
Apologies, I have not been posting much in recent months. I have not been writing anything at…
Cutting Turf
I haven’t been around much of late. It’s nice to get back online and have a chance…
The Ploughman Alone is King
Several hours last Saturday were spent, rather than writing up a weekend post, brushing out the flood…
Poem – County Antrim
I hope that you are all keeping well. If you are struggling, please turn off the fear…
The Legend of Lisnahuncheon
Last year, I covered a story, from the early summer of 1909, which involved two folk from…
Castledawson Stray Calves, Cousin Murders Cousin
I trust that you are keeping well. Thank you for the emails and the continued support. I…
Sweethearts Always
Every once in a while, usually after a glass of red wine, I have a look at…
Maghera Fair Day
It’s been a few weeks since I last posted. Life sometimes interrupts things. As John Lennon put…
