• The City of Belfast and County Antrim (#831)

  • Aug 3 2023
  • Length: 37 mins
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The City of Belfast and County Antrim (#831)

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  • In this episode we travel to that fascinating county at the north-east of the island of Ireland - County Antrim. We explore it's rich heritage and history as well as the most numerous surnames in the county.

    We then go to the south-east of the county to the city of Belfast and again, explore it's rich history and heritage.

    A "must-listen" if your Irish ancestor came from this beautiful and fascinating part of the island of Ireland.

    We also have some wonderful Irish songs and music to help us along the way - all with an attachment to County Antrim and Belfast!

    Music featured in this episode:
    • "The Green Glens of Antrim" performed by Paddy Reilly.
    • "Carrickfergus" performed by Brian Kennedy.
    • "My Lagan Love" performed by Lisa Hannigan and The Chieftains.

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