VINTAGE PORT by D.R. BYRNE

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In honour of the author, £5 from every sale will be donated to Portrush Lifeboat (RNLI) — a service deeply connected to Rodney and the community he cherished.

 

📘 Vintage Port — A Unique Portrait of Portrush

By D. R. Byrne | Foreword by Dave Glover | First Edition (2005) | Hardcover

Published by Ballywillan Drama Group, Portrush

Step back in time and experience Portrush as you’ve never seen it before. Vintage Port is a richly illustrated and lovingly researched history of the iconic seaside town on Northern Ireland’s north coast. Written by the late Rodney Byrne in his unmistakable, humorous, and heartfelt style, this first-edition volume uncovers stories, characters, and snapshots of Portrush life that have long remained hidden in private collections.

Drawing on rare, largely unseen photographs and archival materials, Byrne paints a vivid portrait of a town full of spirit, seaside charm, and unforgettable personalities. From eccentric local legends to pivotal historical moments, Vintage Port captures both the heart and heritage of Portrush.

Inside you’ll discover:

• The Causeway Tram crash

• Portrush Cricket Club through the years

• The Great Coastguard Leg-Pull

• Oysters for sale on the East Strand

• The rebirth of Kitty of Coleraine

• The day Dave Glover drove his van into the Arcadia Ballroom

• How Barry’s got its name

• The slave ship that once anchored in the harbour

• The German spies who infiltrated Portrush

Whether you’re a local, a visitor, a historian, or simply someone who loves a good story, this book offers a nostalgic and insightful journey through a Portrush long gone but fondly remembered.

💙 Supporting a Lifesaving Cause

In honour of the author, £5 from every sale will be donated to Portrush Lifeboat (RNLI) — a service deeply connected to Rodney and the community he cherished.

A must-have keepsake for anyone with a love of Portrush, its past, and the people who shaped it.