As we look back at the past two years with hindsight I often cast my mind to the resilience of Ardglass in the days before there was a...

Midnight Mass is a traditional Mass widely observed on Christmas Eve. It is a time of celebration in the Christian calendar when the...

In the Fifth Century a stranger who returned to Ireland did would go on to change the outlook of this island forever. Having been blown...

As we walk along the clifftop just south of the sound between Guns Island and Ballyhornan we pass The Long Hole. It is a spectacular...

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...

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

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

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...

Written in Gaeilge script, it translates as: In the Ards of Uladh, scarce and starving, A country without happiness, without religion,...