Out in town on Sunday doing a trip into Belfast’s complex and sometimes messy history for locals. If you fancy joining me to investigate the city’s often forgotten past, book here:

I had the pleasure of exploring Belfast and its history, including the Troubles, with Tom and Cindy from Louisiana, who are touring Ireland. It was wonderful to meet them, and I hope our paths cross again in the future! Their…

Last Dr/Disease tour this morning as part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival. Great weather and super crowd.

On BBC NI Radio Ulster with John Campbell talking about my Drs/Disease tour and tours available in Belfast with fellow guides Andrew Johnston & Nuala Convery. The audio is below.

Second of three Diseases/Drs walking (medical history of Belfast) tours as part of the 11th NI Science Festival delivered this morning ! Poor weather today, cold and wet!

First of three Diseases/Drs walking (medical history of Belfast) tours as part of the 11th NI Science Festival delivered this morning ! Great fun and the weather was kind!

Latest episode of the Mentioned in Dispatches podcast that I host and produce for the Western Front Association is out! This week, Dr Margaret Ward, Honorary Senior Lecturer in History at Queen’s University Belfast, talks about her latest book Rebel Women: Cumann na…

Tom Hartley’s Balmoral Cemetery: The History of Belfast, Written in Stone is an exceptional study of one of Belfast’s lesser-known burial grounds. As the third instalment in his Written in Stone series—following Milltown Cemetery and City Cemetery—this book continues Hartley’s…

Members of the Northern Ireland Tourist Guide Association (NITGA) enjoyed a fascinating CPD trip to St Mark’s Dundella, a gem in East Belfast with a rich historical and literary connection. This beautiful church holds a special place in the hearts…