Locations

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

Charlemont, Co. Armagh during the Second World War

Co. Armagh

During the Second World War, Charlemont on the Co. Armagh banks of the River Blackwater was the site of a Government-run potato factory.

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

Bushmills, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Co. Antrim

Elements of the British Army including 9th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment trained in the area around Bushmills, Co. Antrim in wartime.

Map showing Larne Harbour, Larne, Co. Antrim

Larne Harbour, Larne, Co. Antrim

9 Olderfleet Road, Larne, Co. Antrim

During the Second World War, more than 5 million people including the British and American military passed through Larne Harbour, Co. Antrim.

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

Larne, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Co. Antrim

The town of Larne, Co. Antrim played an important role in the Second World War. It was the first point of arrival for many service personnel.

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

Newferry, Co. Antrim during the Second World War

Co. Antrim

Newferry lies on the River Bann, the border between Co. Antrim and Co. Londonderry. During the Second World War, soldiers trained in the area.

Map showing Tubber na Carrig House, Kircubbin, Co. Down

Tubber na Carrig House, Kircubbin, Co. Down

24 Tubber Road, Kircubbin, Co. Down

The historic farm and demesne at Tubber na Carrig House, Kircubbin, Co. Down was once home to R.A.F. No. 82 Fighter Group during wartime.

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

Kircubbin, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

During the Second World War, the village of Kircubbin, Co. Down was the location chosen for a command centre for R.A.F. No. 82 Fighter Group.

Map showing Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, Co. Down

Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, Co. Down

Ballywalter, Co. Down

Ballywalter Park is a picturesque demesne on the Co. Down peninsula. Both the R.A.F. and British Army used the historic home of Lord Dunleath.

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

Ballywalter, Co. Down during the Second World War

Co. Down

During the Second World War, bombers landed near the R.A.F. repair base at Ballywalter Park. Elements of the British Army had nearby billets.