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Metal sculpture of Aslan the Lion from the Chronicles of Narnia at C.S. Lewis Square in East Belfast at the intersection of the Connswater and Comber Greenway

Literary Legends

Northern Ireland’s cultural heritage and its colourful mix of wild coastal ways, calm countryside lakes and soaring mountains have inspired generations of writers.

  • Metal sculpture of Aslan the Lion from the Chronicles of Narnia at C.S. Lewis Square in East Belfast at the intersection of the Connswater and Comber Greenway

    Literary Legends

    Northern Ireland’s cultural heritage and its colourful mix of wild coastal ways, calm countryside lakes and soaring mountains have inspired generations of writers.

  • Old Franciscan Bonamargy Friary and graveyard with the sunset reflecting of the ruins of the building.

    Heritage

    St. Patrick’s legacy is part of the fabric of Northern Ireland – enshrined in churches, cathedrals and the many abbeys, high crosses and round towers that evoke his time and his history. More than 1,600 years after his birth, myths, legends and stories about him live on in the land that he converted and loved. So, whatever your interest, there’s always more interesting facts to discover about St Patrick.

  • Lady in period costume behind the counter of a 18th/19th century themed food store at Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, County Tyrone. Items on the shelves include canned food, meat, corn, pies and watermelons

    Ancestry

    With over 25 million people claiming Northern Irish decent in North America alone, tracing your ancestors may seem like looking for a needle in a haystack. But you'd be amazed what you can find. We’ve collected some useful resources and information below, to help you on your way to discovering your family heritage.

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