Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Great Olympians

Praise has poured in for cyclist Bradley Wiggins and rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning after they scooped Britain’s first gold medals of 2012. The most successful British Olympian by gold medals won is Steve Redgrave, who won five consecutive gold … Continue reading

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The Gaelic Placenames of Belfast

This new booklet, published by Belfast City Council, traces the meanings of place names in Belfast and around from ancient times to the 17th century, when townlands were created.Published in partnership with the Ultach Trust, it promotes the Gaelic origin of … Continue reading

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