
The Freedom of the City of Belfast is an honour bestowed by the City of Belfast, Northern Ireland upon valued members of the community and foreign dignitaries. Arising from the medieval practice of granting respected citizens freedom from serfdom, the tradition still lives on today—although now the title of "freeman" confers no special privileges. Per the City of Belfast: "The Freedom of ...
Holy Cross Cemetery resides next to the beautiful St. Patrick's Church in Belfast, Allegany, New York. Belfast and its surrounds are home to many immigrant, Irish families and their presence is reflected in those laid to rest in the Holy Cross Cemetery.