I love looking through old newspapers and books, and finding articles and images that are long since in the public domain (i.e. out of copyright and usable). The long-forgotten stories can then be...

On looking through old newspapers recently, I encountered a fatal accident that occurred in Eden, during June 1885.  It involved two friends, George Hill Wilson (who lived in the townland of...

On discovering an old 1909 poem by a Portrush man, a few months ago, I needed a sandhills photograph (to suit the theme of the poem).  I knew that there was one somewhere, taken in the 1960s,...

Update.  Apologies, I haven't published anything in recent weeks. September is never easy. There are still some emails that I have not got caught up with as yet.    Thanks for the comments. ...

Quick update. Apologies, I am three weeks behind in emails and responding to comments.  Thank you all so much for your kindness re Tiger. I don't believe that I have encountered so many messages,...

When you have your own blog, you are able to write about your own life and what is close to your heart. This post may have limited interest for some.  But I do know that those who know me well and...