The ulsterhistoryproject's Podcast

World War One, Empires and General Discussion

Recorded in Armentiéres, France, this Podcast hosts a discussion on World War One, a clash of Empires, different theatres of war and phases of troops between 1914 and 1918.

Last Post

Recorded at Menin Gate at 8 pm, which brings the Belgian town of Ieper/Ypres, to a halt every night since 1928 to remember all those who died in the fight for freedom in the Ypres Salient.

ST. SYMPHORIEN MILITARY CEMETERY, MONS

This episode was recorded at St. Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons, which is the final resting place of both Imperial German and British Forces, including the first and the last British and Commonwealth Soldiers to be killed. 

Battle of Mons

Recorded at the site of one of the first British actions in defending Belgium in the town of Mons on 23rd August 1914.

Irish Tower of Peace, Messine

Podcast recorded at and about the Tower of Peace, Messine, Belgium

James Stronge

James Stronge was from the renowned Tynan Abbey family dynasty. The heir to the estate and family titles, he died in the Third Battle of Ypres, or Battle of Passchendaele, in August 1917.

Harry Gallaher

Captain Harry Gallaher DSO, from Manorcunningham, East Donegal, organiser of the Ulster Volunteer movement in 1913. He was recommended for a Victoria Cross due to his action in the Theatre of War but was awarded a DSO.
He fell on 7th June 1917 at the Battle of Messine.
He was injured and attended a field hospital for treatment before being fatally injured on returning to the Battlefield.
 
 
 

Battle of Messine Ridge June 1917

A Podcast outlining the Battle of Messine, Ypres Salient, June 1917, which involved, for the first time, the 36th (Ulster) Division and 16th (Irish) Division.

Henry Crichton - Son of the Earl of Erne

Podcast on the son of the Earl of Earl, Henry Crichton, who died during WWI.

Willie Redmond

Recorded at Locre, Belgium, this Podcast looks at Willie Redmond MP, 16th (Irish) Division, who was killed during the Battle of Messine, 1917.