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From 28th June until 2nd July 2011, I led a Battlefield Tour Group to Flanders and Northern France consisting of 57 MLA'S, Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Aldermen, Councillors and members of the General Public from Northern Ireland. I was accompanied by … Continue reading →

   Owen Paterson and Peter Robinson in France, where they laid wreaths and remembered those who lost their lives at the Somme.   COMMEMORATION of the 95th ANNIVERSARY of the BATTLE OF THE SOMME JULY 1916-NOVEMBER 1916, 1st July 2011 … Continue reading →

Today, 1st July 2011, as High Sheriff of Belfast and Chairman of the Somme Association, I attended the Commemoration of the 95th Anniversary of The Battle of the Somme. The Somme Association Order of Divine Service Ceremony at the Ulster Memorial … Continue reading →

‘They went with song to the battle, they were young, straight of limb,true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the endagainst odds uncounted. They fell with their faces to the foe.They shall grow not old as we … Continue reading →

 Herewith a few thoughts on Matthew T Mellon and Thomas Jefferson. The American Folk Park near Omagh was established in 1976 as Northern Ireland’s contribution to the American Bicentenary, being constructed around the original homestead of Thomas Mellon, who as … Continue reading →

The two Conlig Lodges (Conlig Village Star LOL 696: and Johnston Memorial Lodge 862) have been holding a wreath Laying in the Somme Museum for a numberof years and invite the brethren of Bangor No18 and Newtownards No.4. The Ex … Continue reading →

My dear James, Further to your deliberations on S.Gall; As a boy my father bought for me The Pictish Nation, its people and its Church by Archibald B. Scott published in September 1918 by T. N. Foulis of Edinburgh and … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 22nd June at the Somme Heritage Centre, Conlig, a free presentation was given by Andrew Salmon about The Korean War commencing at 7:00pm. This talk coincides with an exhibition currently being hosted by the Museum that focuses on the … Continue reading →

Belfast City Council Report to: Development Committee Subject: Belfast / Switzerland – Christian Heritage Festival Date: 15th June, 2011 Reporting Officer: Mr. John McGrillen, Director of Development (ext. 3470) Contact Officer: Mr. Barry Flynn, Democratic Services Officer (ext. 6312) Relevant … Continue reading →

Reference: Seanad Eireann / 12.06.2011 / Document 2Private Members Motion – 15.06.2011 Decade of sensitive centenaries I wish to add my support to this motion and speak briefly about the coming decade of sensitive centenaries. Examples of these centenaries are: … Continue reading →