Defending the ‘gap of the North’…… Newry Ulster Volunteers
Believed to be the home of the first Protestant Church on the island of Ireland, St Patrick’s built in 1578, Newry’s position as a thriving market …….
County Down
A ‘South Down Militia’- the 1st Battalion South Down U.V.F.
The County Down tourist town of Newcastle nestles in one of the most picturesque parts of Ireland. Sitting at the foot of Slieve Donard on the …….
The Scarva Sham Fight…
On the 13th July each year, it is estimated that as many as 120,000 people flock to the small County Down village to witness the ‘Sham …….
Mourne men’s stand for Union
In 1886 a full muster roll was released to the media detailing the organisation of an Orange Army that would be mobilised in the event that …….
The Star of County Down…. Banbridge and District’s Anti Home Rule Army
Lying on the River Bann, the town of Banbridge is one of the largest in County Down, taking its name from the bridge built in 1712. …….