The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has a strong but often overlooked shared history with the Polish community. During the Second World War, members of the Polish Air Force crashed in locations throughout the borough, with two of the crashes being fatal. One of the Polish Airmen is buried at the Carnmoney Jewish Cemetery. Today, members of the Polish community have become part of the social landscape of the borough are contributing to day to day life. Let’s bring that shared history to life!
The Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has a strong but often overlooked shared history with the Polish community. During the Second World War, members of the Polish Air Force crashed in locations throughout the borough, with two of the crashes being fatal. One of the Polish Airmen is buried at the Carnmoney Jewish Cemetery. Today, members of the Polish community have become part of the social landscape of the borough are contributing to day to day life. Let’s bring that shared history to life!