Author Archives: Ian Adamson

Tommy Jordan, born 20th May,1898- 36th (Ulster) Division “I remember we were running up the trenches, and on the way here’s this fellow lying at his machine gun, tired looking. As I looked at this gunner I recognised him. I … Continue reading →

Thomas Alexander Ervine, born 14th July, 1895….36th (Ulster) Division “We had a football team and I unfortunately had to keep the ball all the time, although it wasn’t easy to carry it about with you. Our sleeping quarters were everywhere … Continue reading →

Second Lieutenant J.R.R. Tolkien Part 1: The Two Heroes On Tuesday 29th June 2010, the Somme Association took 47 senior politicians and general public from Northern Ireland to visit the Battlefields of the Somme prior to the Ceremonies at Thiepval, … Continue reading →

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Dr Justin Welby today hosted a luncheon and meeting with representatives of the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC) from Northern Ireland. The meeting was held at the invitation of the Archbishop, for him to … Continue reading →

As founding Chair of the Somme Association I am delighted and indeed honoured to be have been invited to speak at the launch of a very important initiative. It is appropriate to be standing here at Farset as the Farset organisation was responsible … Continue reading →

Today 12th May 2016, the Loyalist Communities Council, of which Dalaradia is a part , launched a Flags Protocol at Farset International Belfast, in recognition of important centenary events taking place this year in relation to the Battle of the … Continue reading →

Reviewed by Atlanta Journal Constitution There isn’t much filler at a Van Morrison concert – and that’s a good thing, since he’s only onstage for 90 minutes.But, as evidenced at his sold-out Sunday night appearance at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, … Continue reading →