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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 c...