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Itinerary: Saturday 2 June 2007
A culture & history trail to be guided by Bronagh Cleary.
10.45am - Arrive at Enniskillen Castle Museums.
11.00am - Depart Enniskillen Castle by bus and get a short overview of the history of the famine in Fermanagh.
11.15am - Arrive at the site of the old Enniskillen Workhouse and learn about the history of this site - how many people were housed here, conditions of the workhouse during the famine and how bodies were transported for burial.
11.45am - Depart Enniskillen Workhouse by bus.
12.10pm - Arrive at the site of the Paupers’ Graveyard in Irvinestown and learn about Lowtherstown (Irvinestown) Workhouse which was built on a 5-acre site at the west end of the town. Today the workhouse buildings no longer exist but it was built to accommodate 400 inmates and the first inmates were admitted on October 1st 1845.
12.40pm - Depart Irvinestown by bus.
12.55pm - Arrive at Ardess Famine Pit near Kesh where over 200 local people from the Ederney and Kesh area who died during the Famine were buried.
1.25pm - Depart Ardess by bus.
2pm - Arrive at Enniskillen Castle Museums for refreshments.
*All times are approximate and can change depending on late departure-traffic etc.
The Trade Union Diversity Project is an interesting project which aims to bring together the various ethnic groups in Fermanagh by enabling them to share the 'migrant' experience, through historic tours and talks.
The programme is being delivered by Fermanagh County Museum at Enniskillen Castle which, over the past 10 years, has developed a variety of highly successful cultural events, education programmes and outreach projects.
To book a place on this or any future trails Telephone +44 (0) 28 66322379
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