The North Belfast Paranormal Research Group made local news when they approached Newtownabbey Borough Council seeking permission to begin a ghost hunt. In particular, NBPRG needed permission to have night-time access to the buildings and the grounds. The site of Mossley Mill has had large industrial buildings on it since the 1700s due to the […]
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Causes: Is the credit crunch squeezing the National Trust?
The National Trust is an important and valuable institution. It looks after sites of historic interest in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It rules on important decisions like the Druid Keiller battle.
The National Trust raises money in a few ways. It collects money directly at some locations. However, as the credit crunch bites people travel less and visit those protected and managed locations less. As a result the National Trust collects less donations.
Another key way the National Trust raises money to help protect some of the most important buildings and landscapes in the UK is through memberships.
The White Lady of Tyrone: Ghost-hunters flock to the scene
In recent weeks there have been a number of reported sightings of a white lady haunting a remote spot in Country Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
The reported sightings have become so wide spread and so common that cars belonging to sightseers and ghost-hunters clog the Mullaghmoyle Road, near Coalisland, where the ghostly woman has been seen the most often.
The sightings are compelling. Raymond Bell told the Daily Telegraph that his 17-year-old son did not believe in ghosts but after witnessing the white lady on numerous occasions had changed his mind.
Local politician Desmond Donnelly dismissed the sightings, saying; “If you ask me, it’s more likely to be a reflection of the moon on the river that flows through the area.”
A list of standing stones in Northern Ireland
Standing stones are fascinating relics of the past that continue to inspire awe and wonder. They offer a glimpse into the beliefs and practices of ancient cultures and serve as a reminder of our connection to the past.
