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East meets West in Fermanagh

Fermanagh County Museum and the Trade Union Diversity Project are holding a number of heritage trails and activities which bring together local Fermanagh people with migrant workers from Eastern Europe and further afield.

The upcoming free events are:

Saturday 2 June 2007, 10.45am - 2pm

Famine culture & history trail


Visiting the site of Enniskillen Workhouse, the Paupers' Graveyard in Irvinestown and Ardess Famine Pit near Kesh.

Saturday 9 June 2007, 2.30pm - 4pm

Famine culture & history zone at Enniskillen Castle Museums

Saturday 16 June 2007, 11am - 2pm

Gaelic & Plantation Fermanagh Trail

Visiting three Plantation Castles in Fermanagh : Enniskillen, Tully and Monea.

Saturday 23 June 2007, 2.30pm - 4pm

Gaelic & Plantation Fermanagh Event at Enniskillen Castle Museums

The Medieval Maguire Castle will be brought to life with a living history event

Saturday 30 June 2007, 11am - 2pm

Early Christian Culture & History Trail

Travel on the St. Molaise to Devenish Island. Explore the Island of Oxen, the early Christian monastery and the later settlements on the island.

Saturday 7 July 2007, 2.30pm - 4pm

Early Christian Culture Zone at Enniskillen Castle Museums



Sarah McHugh Manager of Museum Services at Fermanagh County Museum said:

"These trails and cultural activities are a wonderful way for people who have recently moved to Fermanagh to learn a little about the history and culture and what makes local people tick. On the other hand, local people can learn a little more about the migrant workers who have made their way to this county. My hope is that new friendships are created as everyone meets together and learns a little more about each other."

Davy Kettyles of the Trade Union Diversity Project said:

"This project is an ideal way of exploding many myths about migrant communities and of giving migrants an insight into the people of Fermanagh. I hope that this is the beginning of many more partnerships with Fermanagh County Museum."

Anyone interested in participating on any of the above trails should contact Davy or Dita at 028 6632 2379.

The Project has been funded by the Fermanagh Local Strategy Partnership through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation.


 
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