War Memorials in Northern Ireland

War memorials in Northern Ireland stand in many towns and villages throughout the six counties of Northern Ireland. They list the names of those who gave their lives in conflicts across the world. We look at those that commemorate the fallen in World War Two.

Gilford War Memorial, Gilford, Co. Down

Mill Street, Gilford, Co. Down

Gilford War Memorial stands at a prominent junction in the rural Co. Down town. It commemorates the dead of both World Wars including 22 from World War Two.

Holywood War Memorial, Holywood, Co. Down

Redburn Square, Holywood, Co. Down

Holywood War Memorial stands in what was once Railway Square in Holywood, Co. Down. It commemorates 28 who died during the Second World War.

Killyleagh War Memorial, Killyleagh, Co. Down

Shrigley Road, Killyleagh, Co. Down

The Killyleagh War Memorial in Killyleagh, Co. Down stands at the castle in the historic town. The marble plaque commemorates those who died in conflicts since World War One.

Newry Cenotaph, Bank Parade, Newry, Co. Down

Bank Parade, Newry, Co. Down

Newry Cenotaph stands in Bank Parade in the Co. Down city. The monument, which stands near the town hall, commemorates the fallen of World Wars One and Two.

Queens University War Memorial, University Road, Belfast

University Road, Belfast

In front of the main campus building, stands the Queens University War Memorial bearing 154 names of those who gave their lives in the Second World War.

Tandragee War Memorial, Tandragee, Co. Armagh

Castle Square, Tandragee, Co. Armagh

The Tandragee War Memorial, made of Newry granite, stands in the main square of the Co. Armagh town, and marks the entrance to the famous Tandragee Castle.