During the Second World War, the grounds of Kilcatten House near Claudy, Co. Londonderry hosted United States Army GIs in a camp of military Nissen Huts.
Claudy, Co. Londonderry during the Second World War
Co. Londonderry
The village of Claudy, Co. Londonderry hosted American Forces during the Second World War including a U.S. Water Supply Company and a Chemical Depot.
Dundrum, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
The village of Dundrum, Co. Down was a hive of activity during the Second World War with the arrival of the U.S. Military and the nearby Ballykinler Camp.
Murlough House, Dundrum, Co. Down
31 Keel Point, Dundrum, Co. Down
In wartime, Murlough House at Dundrum, Co. Down, owned by the Downshire family, hosted an Armored Regiment and a Tank Destroyer Battalion of the U.S. Army.
Peter Gallagher’s Bar, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
45-47 Main Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
Peter Gallagher's Bar stood on the Main Street of Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh and was a popular haunt for British and Canadian airmen during wartime.
The Bambridge Hotel, Sugarhouse Entry, Belfast
2-6 Sugarhouse Entry, Belfast
In 1941, the Belfast Blitz destroyed Sugarhouse Entry, and the Bambridge Hotel that stood on the site of a historic tavern used by the United Irishmen.
Ma Shutt’s Bar, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
14 Mill Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
During the Second World War, a bar known as Ma Shutt's on Mill Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh was a favourite with aircrew from the nearby bases.
Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War
Co. Fermanagh
During the Second World War, the town of Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh was a popular spot for socialising by the air and ground crews from nearby R.A.F. bases.
Bedford Street, Belfast
Belfast
Bedford Street runs through the Linen Quarter of Belfast City. During the Second World War, Belfast Telegraph photographers captured life on the street.