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War and Whiskey: From the Blue Line to the Front Line

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29th October 2019

Join us for an evening of American Sports from football to baseball to ice hockey and learn about the men who left from the blue line to the front line.

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War and Whiskey: Ulster at War 1939-1945

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30th August 2019

Ulster at War 1939-1945 is the theme of our first War and Whiskey evening. Join us and NI War Memorial Museum's Jenny Haslett in The Garrick, Belfast.

Map showing Ward Park, Bangor, Co. Down

Ward Park, Bangor, Co. Down

Bangor, Co. Down

Ward Park is a beautiful people's park popular with locals and tourists alike. Visitors with a keen eye will notice a few reminders of wartime Bangor there.

Map showing Waringfield Military Hospital, Moira, Co. Down

Waringfield Military Hospital, Moira, Co. Down

Waringfield, Moira, Co. Down

Waringfield Military Hospital in Moira, Co. Down treated many British, American, and Belgian soldiers during World War Two as well as Prisoners of War.

WWII Graves in Co. Down

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1st August 2019

There are Commonwealth War Graves Commission WWII graves in Co. Down throughout 67 different locations at churches of all denominations across the county.

Map showing YMCA Canteen, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

YMCA Canteen, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Wellington Street, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

The YMCA Canteen, Ballymena, Co. Antrim was a popular place for serving military personnel to rest, relax and enjoy leisure activities during World War Two.