Fermanagh County Museum has recently purchased some fine examples of 19th and 20th century art and craftsmanship for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

These include a series of four paintings by Enniskillen born artist, TP Flanagan entitled A Winters Series: Roughra 2, Roughra 3, Roughra 4 and Roughra 5.

Four four important examples of Belleek Pottery were recently purchased.

A rare First Period Scotch Whisky barrel used originally in a public house, a coffee set decorated with Celtic animal interlace and designed in the 1920s, a First Period three-stranded basket and a very delicate Second Period covered basket.

An ornate table, was also recently donated by local collector Selwyn Johnson. The table was made by William Scott (1865-1910), who is remembered as the woodcarver responsible for the ornate doors of the Enniskillen townhall in 1900 and the stalls in the convent chapel in 1904. During his lifetime he was best known as an exceptionally versatile musician, accomplished in singing as well as in playing violin, cello & dulcimer, xlyophone, banjo and guitar.

A Winters Series: Roughra 4 by T.P. Flanagan. FCM_2005_063 © T.P.Flanagan.	A Winters Series: Roughra 5 by T.P. Flanagan. FCM_2005_064 © T.P.Flanagan.
Carved Table by W. Scott, Enniskillen. FCM_2009_062 © Fermanagh County Museum	Detail of Carved Table by W. Scott, Enniskillen. FCM_2009_062 © Fermanagh County Museum