Legends of Lecale Peninsula

Legends of Lecale Peninsula Experience the coastline and hills of the Home of Saint Patrick Duane Fitzsimons is your local guide for unlocking the story of Saint Patrick.
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Leading folklore walks on Saint Patrick's Way in the aspiring Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark

09/06/2026

The prophecy of the fall of the Dál Fiatach to John de Courcy was written by Saint Columba. Columba’s remains were rediscovered by Bishop Malachy of Down and interred into one tomb along with those of Saints Patrick and Brigid on the 9 June 1186, the feast of Saint Columba

07/06/2026

Giving people back their stories is a really powerful way to reclaim connection to the landscape

04/06/2026

Why John de Courcy and the two Hugh de Lacy’s are not even in the same league.

03/06/2026

Did John de Courcy have children? Is there any proof. Who are the Barons of Kinsale?

30/05/2026

Did John and Affreca de Courcy have children? Who are the Barons of Kinsale? Is there any evidence of other children?

29/05/2026

Who was Affreca de Courcy? Is she buried at Grey Abbey on the Ards Peninsula?

No filter needed! I had an absolutely amazing day walking with Nick and his friends from Ballyhornan to Ardglass on Sund...
27/05/2026

No filter needed! I had an absolutely amazing day walking with Nick and his friends from Ballyhornan to Ardglass on Sunday. Nick came across me on Countryfile and decided then that he wanted me to guide him and his friends for his 60th birthday present to himself! It truly was a pleasure guiding them. If you want your own bespoke day out for up to 15 people then get in touch: [email protected]

26/05/2026

Kilclief is the first defence of Strangford Lough. While you stand on the shore at Portaferry you can count six but there are many more!

23/05/2026

A bit more detail on John Sely, the Bishop of Down who despite his disgrace remained bishop until he died. Even the pope couldn’t pry the diocese from his grasp! #

22/05/2026

What do you define as a castle? Kilclief is a tower house built between 1413 and 1443 by Bishop John Sely. Around these parts we call them castles and it’s one of a number around Lecale and Ards. Its design is a little too perfect to to be for defense and I think its more a show of status

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