The Gates of Londonderry
Looking at the famous Gates – the original 4 and the 3 additions.
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The Build-up to the Shutting of the Gates – 1685 to 1688
Sometimes it’s useful to look at the history leading up to an event, in order to view it in the context of the time. Here’s a short piece on the build-up to why the gates were shut on that fateful day!
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About the Murray Club
The Murray Parent Club was founded in 1847 and takes its name from Colonel Adam Murray, arguably one of the most important figures during the Siege. We welcome new members who wish to belong to a small progressive Club that represents a significant part of Londonderry’s rich heritage. The Club meets monthly in the Apprentice…
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Heroes of the Siege: Adam Murray
Adam Murray, true Ulster-Scots home-grown Siege of Derry hero who may, or may not, have coined the phrase ‘No surrender’. While the names of the 13 Apprentice Boys suggest Ulster-Scots backgrounds, most of the key figures in the 1689 Siege of Derry were of English origin with the conspicuous exception of Adam Murray. Murray lived…
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Poem: Murray and Maumont
‘Tls a lay of martial glory, not from ancient Greece nor RomeBut a cherished fireside story of each loyal British home – ‘Tis a scene of Derry’s valour when her war flag was unfurledAnd her fame was traced for-ever in the Annals of the World.When her brightest maiden honours were portrayed in tears of blood,When…
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Heroes of the Siege: James Roche
James Roche, one of the many heroes of the Siege of Derry
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The Breaking of the Boom
“At last, at last, with one broad side,
Kind heaven sent their aid,
The boom that crossed The Foyle was broke,
And James he was dismayed.
The banner, boys, that floated
Was run aloft with joy,
God bless the hands that broke the boom,
And saved the Apprentice Boys!” -
The Battle of the Boyne
A detailed description of the Battle of the Boyne
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Did you know? Twenty facts related to the Battle of the Boyne
How well do you know your Boyne history?? how many of these facts were you already aware of?
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Famous battle was shorter than a school day!
Did you know that the Battle of the Boyne didn’t even last a full day??
