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Hillsborough, Donaghmore and 'bullets' in Armagh

Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique. A new three day book festival in Hillsborough, the youngest ever member of the Donaghmore Historical Society and Road Bowling with Niall Smith and his daughter Shannon in Armagh.

57 minutes

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Sat 28 Apr 2018 08:05

Youngest Member of the Historical Society

Youngest Member of the Historical Society
Helen Mark chats to Eoin Boyle, the youngest ever member of the Donaghmore Historical Society. Still a student and only 23 years old, Eoin recently gave his first talk to the society and he joins Helen on a very cold day for a historical tour around the small village.

Royal Wedding Invitation

Royal Wedding Invitation
Bernie McKenna, part of the award winning Castlecaulfield team behind the beautiful floral arrangements displayed throughout the village, talks to Anne Marie about how she is going to be very busy on May 19th as she has received an invitation to the Royal Wedding of聽Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Armagh Road Bowls

Armagh Road Bowls
Anne Marie heads to Armagh for a masterclass in Road Bowls from Champion bowler Niall Smith and his 11 year old daughter Shannon. Also referred to as 'Bullets鈥, Road Bowls involves throwing a metal ball at high speed along country roads and has been played in Armagh since the 1700's.

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  • Sat 28 Apr 2018 08:05

Your Places

Your Places

The people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.