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Hidden History

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Series of fascinating journeys of exploration through Ulster's byways and historic sites

Dr Éamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history in a series of fascinating journeys of exploration through Ulster's byways and historic sites.

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Hidden History: Series 2

Hidden History: Series 2: Episode 2: County Antrim - from the Rock of Fergus to the Glen of the Army

County Antrim - from the Rock of Fergus to the Glen of the Army

Episode 2

Episode 2: County Antrim - from the Rock of Fergus to the Glen of the Army

Series 2

BBC Radio Ulster - Hidden History, Series 2, County Antrim - from the Rock of Fergus to the Glen of the Army

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys along the Antrim Coast Road from Carrickfergus to Glenarm.

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys along the Antrim Coast Road from Carrickfergus to Glenarm. For any queries, contact series producer Laura Spence, laura.spence@bbc.co.uk.

Dr Éamon Phoenix is in County Antrim, journeying from Carrickfergus along the Coast Road through Ballygally to Glenarm.  Along the way he discusses the impact of the Plantation of Ulster on east Antrim, visits Gallows Green where William Orr was executed, hears a fascinating ghost story and, in Glenarm Castle, discusses the history of the MacDonnells of Antrim.

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Dr Eamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history on six journeys round Ulster.

Dr Eamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history on six journeys round Ulster.  For more information, contact the Series Producer, Laura Spence by email at laura.spence@bbc.co.uk

In this second series of Hidden History, Dr Éamon Phoenix once again journeys through some of Ulster's hidden highways and byways uncovering aspects of Ulster-Scots history.  

In County Down, he travels to Dundonald village and Greyabbey; in County Antrim, he explores the scenic Antrim Coast Road from Carrickfergus to Glenarm.  Programme 3 sees Éamon in South Belfast visiting Drumbeg and the textile village of Dunmurry.  The fourth programme takes in the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula; and Programme 5 is based in County Londonderry, from Downhill to the ancient walled city.  The final programme in this series explores Hidden History in County Fermanagh.

A journey guide to accompany the series is available on request by contacting Laura Spence on 028 9033 8435 or by email - laura.spence@bbc.co.uk.

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