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The Carlingford Lough Disaster

In November 1916, 94 people died when the SS Connemara collided with a coalboat.
The wartime listening station at Gilnahirk.
Archeology at Retreat Castle in Cushendall.

In November 1916, 94 people lost their lives when the SS Connemara collided with the Retriever - Marie McStay hears the story.
The old wartime listening station in Gilnahirk is remembered by the historian George Busby.
Children from Ballycastle join in the archeological dig at the 18th century Retreat Castle outside Cushendall.

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