The spectacular scenery of Tollymore Forest Park is heavily featured in Game Of Thrones and remains mostly unchanged from what greeted the US Army in 1942.
Fintona, Co. Tyrone during the Second World War
Co. Tyrone
The small market village of Fintona, Co. Tyrone and neighbouring rural areas changed greatly between 1942 - 1944 with the arrival of the United States Army.
Downpatrick, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
The town of Downpatrick, Co. Down and surrounding area provided bases and training grounds for both British and American forces during the Second World War.
Down County Museum, Downpatrick, Co. Down
The Mall, Downpatrick, Co. Down
Down County Museum stands in the buildings of the old Downpatrick Gaol, Downpatrick, Co. Down where. US Army troops were based in the town from 1942.
Lisgoole Abbey, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
96 Derrylin Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Lisgoole Abbey near Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh is a large Georgian house with monastic roots. It housed several units of the United States Army from 1942.
Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War
Co. Fermanagh
Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh in the Second World War was a hub for the US Army and the RAF and RCAF operated from the shores of the nearby Lough Erne.
Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast
Belfast
Derryvolgie Avenue runs between the busy Lisburn Road and Malone Road in South Belfast. In 1943, it was home to timber yards, merchants and HM Government.
Ulsterville Gardens, Belfast
Belfast
Ulsterville Gardens in South Belfast runs between the wide UlsterVille Avenue and Fane Street. During the Second World War, many residents were in the RUC.
Donaghcloney, Co. Down during the Second World War
Co. Down
During the Second World War, Donaghcloney, Co. Down hosted black soldiers serving in the United States Army's segregated Battalions.