In the early 1900s Randalstown was a small close-knit community which was sustained by agriculture and employment in the local linen industry-the home of, The Old Bleach Linen Company which provided tableware to Royalty and famously impressive dining rooms of the Cunard Line.

As the war clouds darkened over Europe, many of the local young people volunteered for the great adventure by joining the army.

All too soon however the grim reality of the horrors of war became evident as was witnessed in the Army Hospital Camp based in Dunmore Park on the edge of the village.

But this did not deter more and more from supporting the "just cause" of the Allies.   

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Remember the Silence

on 11-11-2008 at 11:00am

"WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"