Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

Land of mystery…

Of all the places to store ammunition during WW1, Carrickfergus Castle… And in WW2 it was the local air raid shelter! Surely they felt like sitting ducks? Heading north, both the Unionists and Nationalists flags hang at half mast. Nobody’s died; the flags are set at the ladder’s maximum reach! Also at maximum reach, thisContinue reading “Land of mystery…”

Change is all around…

Gwrych Castle, North Wales, is over 2000 years old, over half of that time in the ownership of the Dundonalds. And if you’ve heard of it, then you’ve probably watched ‘I’m a celebrity.’ Imagine staying in a building created back in the iron age. You can; they welcome tourists. The castle is unusual because itContinue reading “Change is all around…”