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How did a patron saint of Scotland come to rest in Downpatrick?
How Saint Columba of Iona, born in Gartan, County Donegal, came to be buried in Downpatrick, County Down
Duane Fitzsimons
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Where is Saint Patrick buried?
Where is Saint Patrick buried? … the long answer
Duane Fitzsimons
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Silver tongues and bloody daggers
John de Courcy's downfall
Duane Fitzsimons
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Blood on English Street
History of Downpatrick
Duane Fitzsimons
Oct 8, 20192 min read


One of a kind
Our Lady of Dunsford, the oldest stone Madonna and Child in Ireland.
Duane Fitzsimons
Jan 6, 20194 min read


Who were the Jordans?
History of Jordan's Castle, Ardglass
Duane Fitzsimons
May 23, 20182 min read


Europe's Oldest Ferry Service
Europe's Oldest ferry service
Duane Fitzsimons
May 7, 20182 min read


Family ties with the Savages of Ards
The Savage family of the Ards
Duane Fitzsimons
May 3, 20182 min read
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