1970s
1978 – Ian Bothwell first visited Crossmaglen after TV documentary and was impacted to take action
1980s
1980 – Market Stall started in Crossmaglen
1981 – 1st Summer Programme and Volunteer Team – 5 day Children’s Club held in Crossmaglen with day trips and camping
1981 – The Republican Hunger Strike
1982 – 1st Ulsterbus bought and converted into mobile coffee bar
1983 – Purchase “Care Wagon” – used for summer camps and market in Crossmaglen
1984 – Crossfire Trust founded
1985 – Anglo Irish Agreement signed
1986 – Ian and Pauline get married
1986 – Purchased Darkley House
1987 – Shop opened in Coach House – open twice a week selling quality clothing
1989 – Started ACE scheme (Action for Community Employment)
1990s
1990 – Ian visits USA and Crossfire Trust develops international links
1990 – Purchased second Ulsterbus – converted to mobile coffee bar and outreach unit
1991 – Justin Bothwell born
1992 – Moved ACE scheme to Main Street, Darkley Village
1993 – Megan Bothwell born
1994 – Darkley House acknowledged as a Lighthouse providing emergency care and support
1994 – 31 days Project – creating presence of Jesus in Crossmaglen
1994 – IRA announce ceasefire
1995 – Ian visits Argentina to observe reconciliation initiatives
1997 – Ian holds a 40 day fast to pray for Ireland
1997 - Lance Bombardier Stephen Restorick was shot. He was the last British soldier to die in the Troubles.
1997 – Purchased third Ulsterbus converted to mobile coffee bar and outreach unit – officially named “Life Shelter”
1998 – Worn Again opened
1998 – Good Friday Agreement signed
1999 – Darkley House refurbished
2000s
2000 – Reconciliation initiatives launched
2000 – The Singing Kettle established
2001 – Marquee Purchased
2002 – Ian awarded US President's Prize and Nationwide Volunteer Hero Award
2003 – Ian visits Washington DC to receive prize from President George Bush at The White House
2003 – Memory Making Ltd established
2003 – Yarn and Darn established
2004 – Darkley Club House established
2004 – Visit to Áras an Uachtaráin to meet President Mary McAleese
2004 – 25th Anniversary of Crossfire Trust
2004 – Community Audit revealed need for new vehicle
2005 – Major focus on funding to develop Crossfire Trust
2005 – Work started on the Peace Garden
2005 – The Banks opened by Steve Collier, semi professional Irish Premier League footballer
2005 – Plans drawn up for Coach House Regeneration
2005 – Crossfire wins award - 'Community Environments for All'
2006 – Appoint full time Youth Worker - Phil McEvoy
2006 – Take delivery of Mega Mobile
2007 – Ian attends National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC
2007 – Care Programme established
2007 – Manager appointed for Care Programme
2007 – Strategic Action Plan launched
2007 – Funding finalised for Coach House Regeneration
2008 – Works get underway on Coach House Regeneration
2008 – Crossfire Trust awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service
2008 – Coach House Regeneration building opened
2009 – Funding finalised for The Apartments
2009 – Demolition started on garages
2009 – Restoring Hope Project launched
2009 – New team appointed for Care Programme
2010s
2010 – Mega Mobile coordinator appointed
2010 – Added Value manager appointed
2010 – The Apartments completed
2010 – Crossfire Trust 30th Anniversary celebrated
2010 – The Apartments opened and first residents occupy
2010 – Social Development Minister Alex Attwood visits Darkley House
2011 – Visit from President McAleese visits Darkley House
2011 – Crossfire Trust host Volunteer Recruitment Fair
2011 – Ian and Pauline celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss
2011 – 'We All Get On Well, But...' book launched
2012 – Community Sunday Lunch started
2012 – Friends Youth Moyallen Camp visit
2012 – Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland visits Darkley House
2012 – Volunteer Paint Week at Darkley House
2012 – Darkley House friends launched Volunteer Appreciation Meal
2012 – 31st Dail Good Friday Agreement Implementation Joint Committee meet at Darkley House
2012 – Ian Bothwell awarded MBE
2013 – Ian Bothwell joins Chamber of Commerce in Crossmaglen
2013 – European Heritage Open Day at Darkley House
2013 – Christmas programme extended
2013 – Youth Social Links
2013 – St. Bennetts Visit Washington DC
2013 – Shanes Office established into Men’s Shed
2013 – BBC Gardeners Corner hosted at Darkley House
2013 – USA Prayer breakfast + launch of Ireland @ Crossroads
2014 – Gardens redeveloped