Northern Ireland

5th December in wartime Northern Ireland

5th December 1941

On 5th December 1941, British officers of 61st Infantry Division underwent instruction in field cooking techniques on a Messing Course at Portrush, Co. Antrim.

Portrush, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Co. Antrim

On 5th December 1941, British officers of 61st Infantry Division underwent instruction in field cooking techniques on a Messing Course at Portrush, Co. Antrim.

St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Churchyard, Kilrea, Co. Londonderry

Lisnagrot Road Kilrea Co. Londonderry BT51 5AP

There is one Commonwealth War Grave - that of Private William Henry Cottingham - at St. Patrick's Church of Ireland Churchyard, Kilrea, Co. Londonderry.

29th November in wartime Northern Ireland

29th November 1941

On 29th November 1941 S.S. Thornliebank exploded after coming under attack from U-43. All on board died as a result including George Wilfred Bell of Co. Armagh.

5th November in wartime Northern Ireland

5th November 1941

On 5th November 1941, Lieutenant Bainbridge photographed members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service as they undertook work at a petrol distributing centre.

3rd November in wartime Northern Ireland

3rd November 1941

On 3rd November 1941, Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge returned to photograph the ongoing work taking place on the new jetty at Larne Harbour, Larne, Co. Antrim.

31st October in wartime Northern Ireland

31st October 1941

On 31st October 1941, the pipes and drums of 6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders played at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh as soldiers trained.

Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War

Co. Fermanagh was an important strategic base in Northern Ireland during the Second World War, particularly for the R.A.F. during the Battle of the Atlantic.

Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War

Co. Fermanagh

The village of Newtownbutler lies in the south of Co. Fermanagh close to the border with Ireland. It is home to the sprawling estate and demesne of Crom Castle.

Crom Castle and Estate, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh

Newtownbutler Co. Fermanagh BT92 8AP

During the Second World War, British and American troops lived and trained at Crom Castle and Estate near Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.

22nd October in wartime Northern Ireland

22nd October 1941

On 22nd October 1941, Staff Sergeant Major Mabel Kathleen Twist took part in a parade at the Northern Ireland District H.Q., Auxiliary Territorial Service.

Lough Neagh during the Second World War

Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Northern Ireland. During the Second World War, it saw use as a training ground for amphibious land, sea, and air forces.