Enniskillen Castle


Local History

Enniskillen Today and Yesterday: Video & DVD (14 minutes duration)

 

  

Description:

This video traces the origins of the island town of Enniskillen. Captures the atmosphere of Enniskillen both today and in earlier times, with people reminiscing about fair days and smuggling, about leisurely shopping in family-owned businesses, about bleak times in the Workhouse and happier social events, rowing down the lake for picnics and attending dances and concerts in the Townhall.

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Video:

All Regions

DVD:
All Regions
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£10.25



£12.30

Images of Stone: Figure Sculpture of the Lough Erne Basin: Book

  

 

Description:

By Helen Hickey
Publisher: Fermanagh District Council, (second edition) 1985.
Explores figurative carvings from Fermanagh and Cavan, including Celtic idols, Early Christian carvings such as the celebrated White Island figures and examples of Romanesque sculpture.

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£4.95
The Fermanagh Story: Book

The Fermanagh Story by Peadar Livingstone

 

  

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By Peadar Livingstone
Publisher: Cumann Seanchais Chlochair
This book examines the history of Fermanagh and its people from the earliest times to the present day. It is the ultimate reference book for professional researcher to enthusiast, with details on the Maguires of Fermanagh, plantation history, a full index of names and subjects, it will provide you with the answer to your Fermanagh query.

 

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Fermanagh: History & Society: Interdiciplinary essays on the history of an Irish County: Book    

 

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Editors: Eileen M. Murphy and William J. Roulston
Publisher: Geography Publications, 2004.
Essays by twenty-seven contributors covering Fermanagh's archaeology, history and geography.

 

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Good Morrow Be Here: Book

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Description:

By Jennifer M. Cathcart
George and Emily Cathcart - The Time of Their Lives.

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A History of Newtownbutler: Book

A History of Newtownbutler

 

Description:

By Barbara Chapman
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing Limited
This book gives an account of the history of Newtownbutler. There are statistical facts and interviews with local characters.
Price:
£11.49
Voices of The Donegal Corridor: Book

Voices of The Donegal Corridor Book by Joe O'Loughlin

 

Description:

By Joe O'Loughlin
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing Limited
Voices of the Donegal Corridor brings together a collection of memories through interviews and beautifully illustrated photographs of the Donegal Corridor.

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£9.95
Images of Ireland: Old Belleek Town: Book

Images of Ireland: Old Belleek Town book by Joe O'Loughlin

 

Description:

By Joe O'Loughlin
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing Limited
A journey through a town rich in history, culture and tradition. With over 150 pictures this book takes you through the historic streets of Belleek.

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Tales From the Banks of the Erne: Book

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By John Cunningham
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing
A collection of memories of the older people in the Erne area, illustrated with pictures of the tales of the colourful characters.
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Bygone Days of Fermanagh Railways: Book

 

Description:

By Kevin Love
Published: 2004
Includes recollections of the author's colleagues, employed on the railway as well as those of railway passengers.
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Erne Heritage Tour Guides: Books (Various)

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A series of local history books.
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Crom Characters 

  £4.00
  Crom National School   £4.50
  Enniskillen - A Walking Tour   OUT OF STOCK
  Lisnaskea Workhouse   £4.00
  Just Hashin' - Conversations with the People of Fermanagh   £6.00
  The Maguires and South Fermanagh   £4.00
  More Stories from Fermanagh   £6.00
  Sights & Sounds from Fermanagh   £4.00
  The Crom Story   £6.00
 

From Ballyjamesduff to Ballyshannon: A guide to the River Erne

 

  £10.00

Enniskillen Reminiscences: Book

  

Description:

By Cahir McKeown
Publisher: Cahir McKeown, 1993.
Vivid recollections about the people who lived and worked in Enniskillen during the 20th century.  Includes line drawings by the author and some photographs.
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Fermanagh: Land of Lake and Legend: Book

 

  

Description:

Paintings by Frances Morris
Stories by Breege McCusker
Publisher: Cottage Publications, 2003.
Paintings of thirty locations in Fermanagh are accompanied by essays capturing the flavour and history of this lakeside county.

 

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£14.95 

Necarne Castle and the Ulster Lakeland Equestrian Park: Book

 

Description:

By Breege McCusker
Publisher: Necarne Press, 1995.
History of Necarne Castle in Irvinestown, home of the Lowther and later the Irvine families.  The castle and grounds are now used as an equestrian centre.

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£2.00

Old Ordnance Survey Maps: Map

  

Description:

Publisher: Alan Godfrey Maps
A series of reprints of old Ordnance Survey Maps.
Maps in the series are:

Clones and Roslea, 1907 - Derrygonnelly and District, 1899 - Swanlinbar and Cuilcagh Mountain, 1899 - Augher, Clogher, Aughnacloy, 1902.

 

Price:

£2.25
each

Pettigo and its People including a history of the Clan McGrath: Book

 

Description:

By John B. Cunningham
Traces the history of the McGrath clan and other families associated with the Pettigo area including Leslies and Bartons.  Also includes extracts from O.S. Memoirs, a section on graveyards, gravestone inscriptions and townland names.

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Surname Landscape in the County of Fermanagh: Map

 

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By Dr Brian Turner
Publisher: The Turner Circle, 2002.
Map showing the settlement locations of the top hundred families in Fermanagh accompanied by a short essay on the surname landscape of the county.

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£4.95

Fare Thee Well Inniskilling: Recollections of Enniskillen 1930 - 2000: Book

 

Description:

By Gabriel Murphy
A collection of tales and stories of the almost forgotten community that lived in the centre of Inniskilling, modern day Enniskillen.
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The Way We Were in Fermanagh in the 1950s: Book

 

Description:

Compiled by John B. Cunningham, 2003.
Items from local and national newspapers in the 1950s.

 

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The Way We Were in Fermanagh in the 1960s: Book

 

Description:

Compiled by John B. Cunningham, 2004.
Items from local and national newspapers in the 1960s.

 

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£10.00 

Archaeological Objects from County Fermanagh: Book

Description:

By Brian Williams & Sarah Gormley
Publisher: Environment and Heritage Service, 2002.
Lists over a thousand objects found in Fermanaghdating from the Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age to the Early Christian and Medieval periods.

 

 

 

Price:

£9.99

 

       
Prehistory of Fermanagh: Stone-Age Hunters to Saints and Scholars: Booklet

Description:

By Helen Lanigan Wood
Publisher: Fermanagh County Museum, 2003.
A well illustrated booklet charting the prehistory of Fermanagh, including full colour maps,photographs and drawings.

 

  Price:

£6.50

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