Locations

Map showing Glenariff, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Glenariff, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Co. Antrim

On 30th January 1940, during the Second World War, the R.A.F's Avro Anson N4943 came down on high ground in a heavy snowstorm near Glenariff, Co. Antrim.

Map showing Ardglass, Co. Down during the Second World War

Ardglass, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

The village of Ardglass, Co. Down hosted members of the United States Army in 1942 with the arrival of elements of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Armored Infantry.

Map showing A.R.P. Post, 194 Falls Road, Belfast

A.R.P. Post, 194 Falls Road, Belfast

194 Falls Road, Belfast

The Red Devil Bar stands at 196-198 Falls Road, Belfast today but in 1943, part of the site at what was then No. 194 was in use as an A.R.P Post.

Map showing Castlegore Camp, Kells, Co. Antrim

Castlegore Camp, Kells, Co. Antrim

Craigstown Road, Kells, Co. Antrim

Castlegore was Camp 7 of the sixteen established sites for Gibraltar evacuees who came to live in Northern Ireland during the summer of 1944.

Map showing Kells, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Kells, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Co. Antrim

During the Second World War, a Camp for Gibraltarian Evacuees occupied land off the Craigstown Road in the quiet, rural village of Kells, Co. Antrim.

Map showing McKenna’s Hall, Armagh, Co. Armagh

McKenna’s Hall, Armagh, Co. Armagh

Dobbin Street, Armagh, Co. Armagh

McKenna's Hall on Dobbin Street, Armagh, Co. Armagh saw use as an American Red Cross Services Club with the arrival of more U.S. troops in 1943.

Map showing A.R.P. Post and First Aid Point, Falls Road, Belfast

A.R.P. Post and First Aid Point, Falls Road, Belfast

537 Falls Road, Belfast

The Felons' Club stands at 537 Falls Road, Belfast today but in 1943, the site was that of the Old School House, an A.R.P Post and First Aid Point.

Map showing Tynan Abbey, Tynan, Co. Armagh

Tynan Abbey, Tynan, Co. Armagh

Cortynan Road, Tynan, Co. Armagh

Tynan Abbey stood in the village of Tynan, Co. Armagh until it was burned down in 1981. It hosted American and Belgian troops during the Second World War.

Map showing Tynan, Co. Armagh during the Second World War

Tynan, Co. Armagh during the Second World War

Co. Armagh

During the Second World War, the small village of Tynan, Co. Armagh welcomed Belgian forces and GIs of the United States Army's 34th Infantry Division.