Locations

Map showing Summerisland Camp, Loughgall, Co. Armagh

Summerisland Camp, Loughgall, Co. Armagh

Summerisland Road, Loughgall, Co. Armagh

Summerisland Camp, Loughgall, Co. Armagh hosted both American and Belgian troops during World War Two. An auction in 1946 saw the sale of the entire camp.

Map showing Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp, Holywood, Co. Down

Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp, Holywood, Co. Down

38 Kinnegar Road, Holywood, Co. Down

Kinnegar Prisoner of War Camp stood on the site of Kinnegar Barracks, Holywood, Co. Down. In February 1945, 9 German POWs staged a daring escape attempt.

Map showing Carrickblacker Prisoner of War Camp, Portadown, Co. Armagh

Carrickblacker Prisoner of War Camp, Portadown, Co. Armagh

192 Gilford Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh

Portadown Golf Club was once the site of a grand house and the Carrickblacker Prisoner of War Camp, which took its name from the 17th century mansion.

Map showing Taughmonagh Prisoner of War Camp, Finaghy, Co. Antrim

Taughmonagh Prisoner of War Camp, Finaghy, Co. Antrim

Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Co. Antrim

The Taughmonagh Prisoner of War Camp stood on what is now the housing development of the same name as well as on Balmoral Golf Club in Finaghy, Co. Antrim.

Map showing The Glentoran Pillbox, The Oval, Belfast

The Glentoran Pillbox, The Oval, Belfast

37 Parkgate Drive, Belfast

The Glentoran Pillbox is a Type 24 structure on Sydenham Hill overlooking much of East Belfast. July 2019 saw it restored to its original 1940s condition.

Map showing Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, Co. Down

Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, Co. Down

80 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co. Down

Kilbroney Estate in Rostrevor, Co. Down saw much use during World War Two first by British and American troops and then as a German prisoner of war camp.

Map showing Redhall, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

Redhall, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

Redhall Drive, Ballycarry, Co. Antrim

Redhall Estate stands at Ballycarry not far from Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. In 1945, it provided a base for elements of 3rd (Rumbeke) Infantry Brigade.

Map showing Killicomaine Prisoner of War Camp, Portadown, Co. Armagh

Killicomaine Prisoner of War Camp, Portadown, Co. Armagh

Killicomaine Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh

The Killicomaine Prisoner of War Camp stood on the grounds of Killicomaine Castle or Irwin's Castle running onto Collen's Lane, now called Princess Way.

Map showing Prospect House, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim

Prospect House, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim

Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim

Prospect House in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim was a base for 3rd (Rumbeke) Infantry Brigade. A memorial to the Belgians stands there today.