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I hope more war heroes can be identified and given proper burials, says relative

The great-great-niece of a soldier who died in the Battle for Loos more than a century ago said she hoped more families would be able to see their war hero relatives identified and given the burial they deserve. The remains of Private William ...

05 May 2022 at 14:55

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Remains of First World War soldiers given military burial in Flanders

British and Canadian authorities have given seven soldiers killed more than a century ago in the First World War a full military burial after their remains were discovered during a gas pipeline construction near Ypres, Belgium. The soldiers ...

30 Jun 2022 at 17:23

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Irish language skills of Great War soldiers from loyalist heartland revealed

Researchers studying the backgrounds of Great War soldiers from a part of Belfast traditionally associated with loyalism have discovered that 74 of them were Irish speakers. Many of the gaeilgeoiri from inner east Belfast who fought in the ...

30 Dec 2021 at 11:25

Life in post-First World War Britain revealed as 1921 census is released

The lives of every man, woman and child living in England and Wales in 1921 have been revealed like never before, with detailed census returns from Windsor Castle and Chequers to cramped family homes made available to the public for the ...

06 Jan 2022 at 07:25

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Immersive artwork by Joe Caslin brings new life to Downhill House in County Derry

A towering new piece of work by acclaimed artist Joe Caslin has taken over Downhill House, the iconic National Trust property on the north coast. Produced by Nerve Centre, the installation also features an immersive augmented reality ...

17 May 2024 at 10:33

Old naval tradition revived on historic warship with triple christening

An old Royal Navy tradition has been revived on a historic warship in Belfast with a triple christening. Two veterans who served on HMS Caroline saw the youngest members of their families christened on board the vessel on Sunday. ...

23 Oct 2023 at 00:36

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Grave of Donegal soldier formally identified in France over 100 years after death

The grave of a Donegal solider who went missing in France during the First World War has been identified over 100 years after his death, A rededication service took place on Tuesday at the graveside of Company Quartermaster ...

09 Jul 2024 at 15:33

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Fancy digging up the past?

Ever fancy digging deeper into the past to discover why certain events shaped our lives? Well, now Donegal County Museum lined up a fascinating number of events this month to hopefully answer some of your questions. It has ...

04 May 2023 at 12:33

Armistice Day two-minute silence to remember end of First World War

People set to observe Armistice Day silence marking end of First World War

People across the UK are set to fall silent to mark Armistice Day on Friday – as the Foreign Secretary condemns Russia for bringing bloodshed back to Europe. Poignant services will be held across the country for the ...

11 Nov 2022 at 08:56

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FEATURE: County Derry girl's dramatic journey home amid First World War outbreak

The tale of a wrong turn, a pot-shot and a teenage assassin is widely credited with precipitating the outbreak of war in Europe over a century ago. Having survived an earlier assassination attempt that day, the car ...

07 Sept 2022 at 19:33

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Derry arts centre to collaborate with acclaimed artist Joe Caslin

Derry's Nerve Centre has been awarded funding to deliver an artistic commission with street artist Joe Caslin as part of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund, a national partnership programme of over 20 artist ...

11 May 2023 at 10:33

Belgian teacher honours memory of Scottish soldier killed in action in 1916

The grave of a Scots soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War will be visited by a Belgian woman who has devoted herself to honouring his memory. Major James Lawson Mitchell ...

11 Nov 2022 at 22:39

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