Last Surviving Market Cross in Ulster at Newtownards

[@patsymillar9447]

Just been listening to the commentary on your video again, and I realise that you have caught myself and little sis talking at the end. Famevat last !

[@TomMcClean]

Ha ha ha !I must play this back!

[@patsymillar9447]

We are just towards the end of the video tom

[@TomMcClean]

Yes the real Mccoy! You are cpmpeting with a barking doggie! lol

[@DelvisD305]

Wow! Beautiful video, Like!!!

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for dropping in DelvisD!

[@vannjunkin8041]

Great video!! Greetings from the States.

[@TomMcClean]

Many thanks Vann. I have plenty more like this. I've done a lot of videos too on America's strong links with Ulster. Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland.

[@vannjunkin8041]

@@TomMcClean The thanks is all mine sir! We are Ulster descendants as well. Mine from Raloo/Larne area. My wife is an Adair. I'll certainly watch your videos.

[@patsymillar9447]

The market cross gas been cleaned up and

[@patsymillar9447]

The old cross has been cleanes up and rest tired. And looks even better

[@TomMcClean]

Didn't know this Janice. We have been in N'Ards stacks of times and we used to wal past this structure without hardly noticing. Since starting Youtubing I notice everything. This is a fascinating survivor of old history.

[@andybrown223]

lovely video mate.love them old buildings. nice old photo's in the link that was in the comments well done mate.

[@TomMcClean]

Yes Andy the place is coming down with history. Yes the link was very good. Thanks for all as usual!

[@andybrown223]

stricklands glen and the crumlin glen two nice places also mate.we usualy go to sticklands glen and walk into bangor for tea and scones.

[@TomMcClean]

I know about Stricklands Glen but again have never heard of Crumlin glen although I've been in Crumlin several times. I need to write these down in my diary.

[@XxF3ARELIT3xX]

Very Strange Yet Interesting

[@TomMcClean]

So much history Mr Braixen sitting right under people's notice but most folk simply don't 'see' it for whatever reason. Thanks for dropping in. Best wishes.

[@andybrown223]

another wee place i am going to go to in the summer is gleno water fall near larne.looks lovely just incase you find yourself wanting to go down to film the wee gem.think its a 60ft water fall too.

[@TomMcClean]

I will have to check this out Andy. I've never heard of it. Thanks!

[@TomMcClean]

Hey was looking at it on KZbin-spectacular!

[@gaggymott9159]

That's what Newtown folk call the 'Aul' Cross', Tom👌

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for dropping by Gaggy Mott. I had little idea what this ancient piece of architecture was all about until I did a bit of historical investigation. i'm survived it has survived all this time.

[@active_commenter5348]

Nice Video.

[@TomMcClean]

Good man the pigeon. i can always rely on your support.

[@active_commenter5348]

Tom McClean No Problem I Love Ireland History

[@andybrown223]

isn't it superb mate.i always look for wee gems to let you know mate.

[@TomMcClean]

Absolutely! What a team!

[@maximusmaxwell4392]

cromwell burnt the 1st one down this was built a few years later

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks MM I didn't know this.

[@maximusmaxwell4392]

movilla abbey is worth a visit Blair Mayne is buried close by also

[@TomMcClean]

Yes I have filmed the Mayen family grave.

[@andybrown223]

no probs mate lol

[@ayylmaotv]

That accent haha

[@TomMcClean]

Yes Ayy it is a very distinctive accent. I'm glad it made you laugh. You either hate listening to it or you love it. There is no in between and you can't ignore it because it is strong. i am always being stopped when I am abroad and asked whether I am Scottish. Thanks for dropping in.

[@ayylmaotv]

Haha i'm from Banbridge too so whenever i'm talking to someone on an online video game or something they always recognise the northern irish accent

[@TomMcClean]

Wow another Banbridge man! I have a stack of videos up about my old town. The Banbridge accent is particularly distinctive. Great to come across someone from the 'ole home turf!

[@savagetyrant5553]

Nice little building. Horrible horrible town.

[@TomMcClean]

Thanks for dropping by Savage Tyrant. You clearly have your reasons for calling the place horrible. I don't live there so i can't comment. Best wishes.

[@maximusmaxwell4392]

sounds like you got a beating one night when out drinking by some locals am i close

[@savagetyrant5553]

No. I grew up there... Though you would be taking your life in your hands drinking in that hole. Not a very tolerant place.

[@maximusmaxwell4392]

its not that bad not as many nightclubs open now like the knightsbridge scrabo inn toby jug etc i got a few cracks in bangor though but i think i get you best just leave it there anyway take care

[@gaggymott9159]

Your rancid comment IS VILE! You're a horrible, horrible little man, with nothing to offer to the inhabitants or those who are visiting, with inflated opinions, verging on the ridiculous, like your own....Fucking dolt