As one of the oldest parts of Downpatrick, English Street has seen many comings and goings. The more surprising thing though is when you look at the darker s...

Travelling around Europe it is not difficult to spot the numerous Marian shrines. Devotion to Saint Mary was a key part of life in medieval times. The main c...

Go anywhere in Lecale and the most obvious landmark from any point is Slieve-na-Griddle. The Griddle is what remains of an ancient cromlech which stood proud...

The Lecale way is a long distance walk from Downpatrick into Newcastle. I am delighted to announce that I have two signature tours now available for group bo...

In the Catholic Church at Saul behind the altar, in a niche, is one of the most ancient Christian relics in Ireland. It is a portion of the altar on which P...

How did people get around before we had cars? If you look at the fourth edition of the Ordnance Survey you will find the answer! For the last number of month...

Would you believe that the oldest ferry in Europe is not the one on the Mersey?! Well the Strangford Lough Ferry Service was first recorded in 1180. Did you ...

On the tour of Strangford and Portaferry I always read the satirical whip by Angus O'Daly about the Savages. He was a bard of the Irish court who fell on har...