Randalstown Forest – Frontline Ulster

Site Visit Part I – Randalstown Forest, First World War Rifle Range

First World War, Northern Ireland, Visit Reports

One of many Forest Service forests across Northern Ireland, Randalstown Forest was gifted by the Shanes Castle Estate in 1934. It is open to the public and can be openly visited and explored. What many of the visitors to the forest may not appreciate, is that hiding among the relatively… Read More »Site Visit Part I – Randalstown Forest, First World War Rifle Range

Site Visit Part II – Randalstown Forest, Second World War Defences

Northern Ireland, Pillbox Research, Second World War

The pillbox is synonymous with the Second World War. Thousands were constructed across the United Kingdom (and Ireland) to defend high-value areas or as part of a National defensive line. Many of them still remain and conjure up the romantic notion of local boys and men bearing arms to defend… Read More »Site Visit Part II – Randalstown Forest, Second World War Defences