History & Heritage
Stair & Oidhreacht
An Chultúrlann
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is an Irish language cultural centre in The Gaeltacht Quarter on the Falls Road, Belfast. Opened in 1991 the centre is home to an art gallery named after local artist Gerard Dillon, a theatre, restaurant, book shop, offices and conference rooms.
Áras Uí Chonghaile
Áras Uí Chonghaile is an award-winning modern, inspirational, visitor centre based in the heart of Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter and located only yards from where James Connolly lived on the Falls Road.
City Cemetery
Belfast City Cemetery is one of the oldest and largest public cemeteries in Belfast. It was officially opened on 1 August 1869 as the city's first municipal burial ground. The cemetery provides an interesting insight into the history of Belfast through the people who are buried within it.
Clonard Monastery
Built in 1911 the Clonard Monastery replaced a simple brick building on Clonard Street. 100 years on, Clonard has become one of the best loved churches in the island of Ireland steeped with a fascinating history and home to the annual Clonard Novena attracting thousands every year.
Cloona House
Cloona House, a Victorian mansion in Italianate style, was once the preserve of wealthy families like the Grimshaws and the Jaffes. Then it became the residence of the British General Officer Commanding (GOC). It was a key hub for military and strategic planning during World War II.
Conway Mill
After an extensive refurbishment, the mill is now one Belfast’s best-preserved and most important historical buildings.It provides a unique multi-functional space, at the same time preserving the local industrial heritage and history of the area.
International Wall
Along the Falls Road are the wall murals of West Belfast. Described as Europe’s largest public art gallery our world famous murals highlight political and social issues across the globe and pay tribute to revolutionary leaders including Frederick Douglas, Nelson Mandela and Bobby Sands.
Johnny Caldwell Statue
Located at Dunville Park, close to where the sportsman grew up, Johnny Caldwell was a member of Immaculata ABC, he represented Ireland at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne and became World Bantamweight Champion in 1961.
Milltown Cemetery
Milltown Cemetery is located on the Falls Road in West Belfast. Opened in 1869 the cemetery has over 200,000 people buried here. Notable graves include Albert Sharpe, Winifred Carney, Cathal O’Byrne, Bobby Sands and Mairead Farrell.
The Roddy McCorley Republican Heritage Centre
Discover the story of 200 years of Irish Republicanism told through the prism of a unique collection of locally gathered and curated historical artefacts from The Society of United Irishmen of 1798 through to the present day.
St Matthias
Saint Matthias’ Church is located on the Glen Road in West Belfast. There are now two churches on the site – the original St Matthias’ Church, known as the ‘Wee Tin Church’ build by Harland and Wolff, and the modern St Matthias’ Church which I used by the community today.
St Peter's Cathedral
Originally a parish church, the site of St Peters Cathedral was provided by Master Baker, Barney Hughes. The twin spires were added in 1886. One hundred years later on 29 June 1986 a celebratory mass was held, formally naming St Peter’s as the Cathedral Church of Down & Connor.
