Cuil Rathain Historical & Cultural Centre

26/08/2026

We had a try at making earrings at craft club tonight

22/08/2026

Sounds interesting

Roe Valley exhibition explores the history of Northern Ireland’s Prison Service 📜

Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre is set to host a compelling exhibition next week as part of the celebrations of the conferment of the Freedom of the Borough to the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

The exhibition will feature a fascinating collection of artefacts, photographs and documents contributed by former prison officers, collectors and the Prison Service itself.

It will provide a unique insight into the evolution of the Prison Service in Northern Ireland, established in 1921 highlighting perspectives from both staff and prisoners.
Items on display include group photographs of prison staff spanning several decades, alongside images of prisoners captured on glass plates more than a century ago.

📅The free exhibition will run from Monday 24 August to Saturday 29 August. Please note that the Centre will be closed on Friday 28 August.

🕤Opening hours are 9.30am–5pm Monday to Thursday, with late opening on Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm–9pm. The Centre will also be open on Saturday from 10am–1pm.

21/08/2026

15/08/2026

Well worth calling into the Town Hall to visit this exhibition which has some great stories to share

🔍 Explore the rich cultural connections between the United States and Causeway Coast! 🇺🇸🌊

Coleraine Museum have unveiled a new free exhibition celebrating cultural connections that help tell the story of the USA’s influence on the Causeway Coast, and exploring its cultural impact through that quintessentially American phenomenon of showbusiness. 🎭⭐️🎪

Tours of this exhibition are available for groups on request.

🎭 Coleraine exhibition celebrates USA connections through showbusiness
🗓️ Open now until Saturday 29 August 2026
⏰ Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays)
📍 Coleraine Town Hall

Find out more on our News section and book now at 🔗americasulsterstory.com



Causeway Coast and Glen Borough Council
Ulster-Scots Agency
Northern Ireland Screen
Nerve Centre
Discover Ulster-Scots

08/08/2026

Looks like those places have been snapped up quickly!

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We still have some places left on our FREE History Hunters Ulster American Folk Park bus trip on Thursday 13th August. This trip is open to children age 8-12 years and a parent/guardian is welcome to accompany each child. For full details email [email protected]

07/08/2026

Free bus trip to the UAFP for kids and accompanying adult

*** PLEASE SEE UPDATED POST ***
We still have some places left on our FREE History Hunters Ulster American Folk Park bus trip on Thursday 13th August. This trip is open to children age 8-12 years and a parent/guardian is welcome to accompany each child. For full details email [email protected]

25/07/2026

A lovely wee book that is unfortunately out of print but you can access it online

"As Lazy as Sheugh Water" 📖
We thought it was time to share this again!
Four years ago, we produced "As Lazy as Sheugh Water" – a booklet celebrating the wonderful collection of local phrases from across the Glens and Antrim Coast.
More than just a book, it captures a unique dialect that has been passed down through generations, helping to preserve expressions that might otherwise be lost. The Glens Men, representing villages across the Glens District Electoral Area, are incredibly proud of their contribution to keeping these treasured sayings alive for future generations.
This project was part of Glens Healthy Places, delivered in partnership with Northern Area Community Network, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Community Places and Participatory Budgeting Works, with support from the Public Health Agency.
You can read the booklet online by clicking the link on the book cover:
https://nacn.org/glens-men/
Do you recognise any of the phrases? We'd love to hear your favourites in the comments!

24/07/2026

Saturday 15th August

✨Explore the Stories Written in Stone: FREE Guided Tours at Limavady Workhouse! ✨

​Join us for National Heritage Week as we throw open the doors to Ireland’s best-preserved workhouse for exclusive, FREE guided tours! 🏛️

This Year’s Heritage week theme is : Heritage at Risk — Revive, Resist, Reimagine

https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings?q=&where%5B%5D=derry

So why does the Limavady Workhouse fit this theme so deeply?

​Across Ireland, many 19th-century workhouses have fallen into ruin or vanished completely. Limavady Workhouse stands as a rare, surviving witness to our island's social history a place carefully preserved so we can revive forgotten voices, resist losing our past, and reimagine how heritage spaces serve our community today.

Why Limavady Workhouse is Important
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Social History: Walk through the authentic original dormitories and stand at the poignant Paupers' Graveyard to connect with the lives of those who passed through here between 1842 and 1932.

Famous Local Lore: Learn the story of Jimmy McCurry, the local blind fiddler who past away in the workhouse and played the melody that became the world-famous "Danny Boy".

A Reimagined Legacy: Discover how the site transformed over time into Roe Valley Hospital.

​📍 Event Details & Booking
​🎟️ Admission: FREE (Heritage Week Special)
​📍 Location: Limavady Workhouse Museum, Co. Londonderry
​🗓️ Dates & Times: 15th August 2026 12pm & 2pm

​📩 Booking: spaces will fill up fast! Reserve your spot in advance on Eventbrite - Saturdays at Limavady Workhouse
Don't miss the chance to experience history right where it happened.

Tag a friend who loves local history below and plan your visit! 👇

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23/07/2026

Lovely website linked to this page, especially for a younger audience

22/07/2026

Another wonderful word!

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Pernickety
▪ Very fastidious

"She's a wile pernickety yin."