Belfast
On 5th May 1941, during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz, incendiary bombs fell causing fires on Allworthy Avenue off the Antrim Road in North Belfast.
On the night of 4th-5th May 1941, A.R.P. Wardens at Post 372 reported to Glenravel R.U.C. Barracks about a fire at the junction with North Queen Street.
4th May 1941
On 4th May 1941, Luftwaffe bombers made their way from mainland Europe to Northern Ireland, wreaking havoc across Belfast in what became known as The Fire Raid.
Throughout the night of 4th-5th May 1941, tons of incendiary bombs and high explosives fell on the city of Belfast. The resulting infernos caused great damage.
Parkgate Drive in East Belfast is home the The Oval, the historic grounds of Glentoran Football Club where a Second World War era pillbox overlooks the area.
37 Parkgate Drive Belfast BT4 1EW
On 4th-5th May 1941, Luftwaffe bombs devastated The Oval, home of Glentoran Football Club in East Belfast. Today, a Type 24 pillbox overlooks the famous pitch.
On the night of 4th-5th May 1941, during the Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz, Witham Street in the east of the city came under attack from the Luftwaffe's bombs.
3rd May 1941
On 3rd May 1941, Steam Coaster S.S. Corbet struck a mine in the mouth of the Mersey off Herculaneum Dock en route from Garston to Belfast with a cargo of coal.
1st May 1941
Among those remembered on 1st May, are soldiers with connections to Northern Ireland who died serving with the Royal Horse Artillery in Libya.
In May, we recall the tragic events of The Fire Raid of the Belfast Blitz that took place on 4th-5th May 1941, as well as the happier times of V.E. Day in 1945.
24th April 1941
On 24th April 1941, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester continued his Ulster visit inspecting troops in Co. Armagh, Co. Tyrone, and the H.Q. of B.T.N.I.
22nd April 1941
On 22nd April 1941, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester continued his visit to Northern Ireland, inspecting battalions based in and around the Mournes.
