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The Red Hand of Ulster

The Red Hand of Ulster (Irish: Lámh Dhearg Uladh) is an Irish Gaelic symbol used in heraldry to denote the Irish province of Ulster. The Red Hand is rooted in Gaelic culture, possibly dating back to pagan times. The Red…

To the Causeway Coast!

Out today with 43 guests from Regal Princess for a sunny trip to the Giant’s Causeway. Quick visit to Dunluce Castle. Long time since I’ve been up here.

QUB’s Coats of Arms

The University started life in 1845 as the Queen’s College, Belfast and opened its doors to students in 1849. At its opening, it had 23 professors and 195 students. It was established to provide higher education for Catholics and Presbyterians…

Queen’s University of Belfast, south Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast, officially The Queen’s University of Belfast (also known as “Queen’s”, “Queen’s University” and “QUB”), is a public research university in Belfast and one of two universities in Northern Ireland (the other being Ulster). The university received its…

Shine on me!

Out in sunny Belfast today with Michael & Cindy from Pennsylvania doing People & Places Tour and Claire and family from Belfast doing my Doctors & Diseases tour. More info here: