26th January 2022
Scott Edgar is joined by Irish-American author and filmmaker Mary Pat Kelly to talk about the book and documentary 'Home Away From Home'.
During the Second World War, Co. Tyrone hosted British and American forces as they made use of rural locations for bases and for various training exercises.
1st July 1945
On 1st July 1945, a solo American pilot, First Lieutenant Fred Anthony Barton fatally crashed his A-20K Havoc into a hillside near Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone.
Co. Tyrone
On 1st July 1945, a United States Army Air Force Havoc plane crashed near Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone with fatal consequences for pilot Fred Anthony Barton.
30th March 1944
Between 30th March and 4th April 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton visited Northern Ireland, inspecting U.S. Army troops across Ulster.
1st February 1944
Remembering those with connections to Northern Ireland who died on 1st February while serving in armies, navies, and air forces in the Second World War.
18th January 1944
On 18th January 1944, 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers engaged in fighting across the Garigliano River as the attempted to break the Gustav Line.
17th January 1944
In January 1944, 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers as part of X Corps became the first Allied unit to break through the German Army's Gustav Line.
On 17th January 1944, X Corps began their attack across the Garigliano River. Among them under 5th Division was 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
17th March 1943
On St. Patrick's Day during the Second World War, officers presented sprigs of shamrock to soldiers in historic Irish regiments. The tradition carries on today.
8th March 1943
8th March is International Women's Day, a time to remember the important role played by women during the Second World War in Northern Ireland and across the UK.
14th February 1943
On 14th February 1943, an explosion rocked Killymoon Street, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. The blast resulted in the deaths of locals Daniel Donnelly and John Creggan.