- Cruithni, Ulster History - http://www.cruithni.org.uk/index.html
A brief illustrated history of Ulster, with suggested books for further reading.
- The Ireland Story - http://www.irelandstory.com
History of Ireland from prehistoric times to the present day, supplemented with maps, and sections on the Troubles, the Omagh Bomb and the Famine.
- The James Harshaw Diaries - http://www.theballards.net/Harshaw/index.html
A description of the Diaries and of people of Counties Down and Armagh in the mid-1800s. Also includes an account of John Martin, Young Irelander.
- The Belfast Blitz - http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/belfastblitz/
BBC Northern Ireland's collection of pictures, audio, video and personal accounts of the terrible experience of one city's citizens - men, women and children - when a world war came to them.
- BBC Online - Northern Ireland History - http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/history/
Portal site examining history throughout the 20th century, including the World War II and features on the Troubles. Features multimedia items from the decades of the 20th century.
- The Linen Trail - http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/robert20016/
Summary of the development of flax and linen world wide, and in the British Isles. Includes a section on Limavady and Northwest.
- BBC: Key events in Northern Ireland history - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1998/northern_ireland/10657.stm
A special report from 1998 on the BBC News website, dealing with some key events in the history of Northern Ireland.
- The Somme Heritage Centre - http://www.irishsoldier.org/
The First World War shaped the world we live in today, and nowhere more than in Ireland. Nearly a quarter of a million Ulstermen and other Irishmen and women served in the armed forces and in the factories.
- Ulster Place-name Society - http://www.ulsterplacenames.org/
Provides details of membership, the society journal and event information.
- Ulster Historical Foundation - http://www.uhf.org.uk/
A non-profit making organisation that promotes interest in Irish genealogy and history.
- 1798 Ireland - http://www.iol.ie/~fagann/1798/
Provides information and articles on the 1798 rebellion and the events leading up to this time.
- Irish Archaeology - http://www.xs4all.nl/~tbreen/ireland.html
Includes a web directory, the Newsletter of the Irish section of the Paleopathology Association and book reviews.
- Ulster History Circle - http://www.ulsterhistory.co.uk/
Voluntary organisation that erects blue plaques to honour famous men and women who have contributed to Ulster society. Provides information on existing plaques, with biographies.
- The Flight of the Earls - http://www.theflightoftheearls.com/
Information on the exile of the northern nobles in September 1607 and its aftermath.
- Northern Ireland Digital Film Archive - http://www.digitalfilmarchive.net/
Collection contains 55 hours of moving images about Northern Ireland from 1897-2000, including drama, animation, documentaries, news, newsreels, and amateur films.
- Ulster Titanic Society - http://www.ulstertitanic.com/
Information about the ship which was made in Belfast, and of some of those who died on her.
- Northern Ireland Aviation Archaeology Team - http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/sum41/crashes/home/home.htm
Features various aircraft crash sites that have been visited and dug. Includes photographs and video.
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