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Tandragee Ulster Volunteers

August 3, 2015 Quincey 0

Tandragee town and the surrounding areas in the 16th and 17th centuries were the stronghold of the O’Hanlon clan. Its ancient history is largely lost to …….

The Scarva Sham Fight…

January 28, 2015 Quincey 0

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 …….

Sir Charles Norman Lockart Stronge

January 15, 2015 Quincey 1

“I was deeply shocked to learn of the tragic death of your father and brother; Prince Philip joins me in sending you and your sister all …….

Crossmaglen’s UVF Rector

January 1, 2015 Quincey 0

Samuel Mayes was born in 1877 at Magheragall near Lisburn, the third of four children of John and Isabella Mayes, and after studying at Trinity College …….

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