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Now that Francis Hutcheson’s place of burial has been identified and marked with a plaque, the search for his place of birth is more important than ever. There is a copy of an indenture in the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland, dated 25 May 1671, that records the sale of “the Town and Land… Continue reading Francis Hutcheson’s Birthplace

Saintfield Development Association would like to congratulate two local recipients of New Year Honours. Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) John Brannigan, a Saintfield resident and erstwhile member of the old Town Committee, has been awarded the MBE for services to policing and to the community. British Empire Medal (BEM) Lindsay Hanna, Chairman… Continue reading New Year Honours 2013

As part of the Saintfield Christmas Fair (organised by Saintfield Development Association) Rowallane Credit Union ran a very successful “Small Art” Competition for those aged under 16. Find out who won here.

This year’s Saintfield Christmas Fair was organised by Saintfield Development Association (formerly Saintfield Town Regeneration Committee).The Fair has been widely accepted as the best yet! Some photographs which capture the atmosphere of the evening can be viewed here.

Saintfield Development Association (formerly Saintfield Town Regeneration Committee) awarded prizes for the “Best Dressed Shop Window” and the “Best Market Stall” at their Saintfield Christmas Fair. Discover who the winners were here.

FirePoise enthral audiences wherever they perform across the country, and at this year’s Saintfield Christmas Fair they mesmerized the crowds with their breathtakingly beautiful and extraordinary fire and light show. Relive the unforgettable experience by watching them on video here.

On Saturday 1st December 2012 a plaque to commemorate the burial site of Francis Hutcheson was unveiled in Dublin. Click here for more information.

Saintfield’s Christmas Tree doesn’t just appear by magic each year! Discover the story of where the Tree comes from and how it gets here.  Find out who decorates it, and much more … The Christmas Tree Story can be found here.

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present for that special person?  Than look no further than one of the Saintfield Heritage books produced by Saintfield Heritage Society. The Society produces a book every four years, and they now have eight volumes to choose from. Each book has numerous articles on various historical aspects of Saintfield… Continue reading The Perfect Christmas Present!

Get into the festive spirit at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield for the popular Yuletide Market event on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December from 12-5pm.  Soak up the Christmas atmosphere with craft and food stalls, Christmas trees and wreaths made by the Rowallane Gardening team.  Join in the traditional family festive fun and even Santa will be… Continue reading Rowallane Yuletide Market – 8 & 9 December