On 17th October 2019 Gaby did a presentation to Cuilcagh to Cleenish group, you can download a PDF copy of the content at the link below:

On 17th February 2020 Gaby did a presentation to Marlbank Farmers for Ulster Wildlife, you can download a PDF copy of the content at the link below:

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When Turkeys chewed Tobacco

Memories from south-west Ulster

by

George Sheridan

This book was published nearly 20 years ago, is now largely out of print (the book is still on sale at Harold Johnston’s shop, Blacklion). It is here released in .pdf format.

NOTE: Although the book is available freely here under copyright laws you may not copy from it or share it by any means. Please see the copyright page in the pdf.

A special thanks is due to David Wilson and the Wilson family for making this digital copy available.

George Sheridan’s world is a world of turf banks, thatch, mummers, fairies and cures and charms. He was a renowned storyteller.It is a most significant contribution to the local history of two parishes on either side of the border between Fermanagh and Cavan. His memoir records the building of the mountain road which gave access to the Marlbank, the first ‘tallies’ in the town of Enniskillen, and the rise and fall of the cattle fairs during De Valera’s economic war.

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The Caves of Fermanagh and Cavan, 2nd edition, published 22 years ago, is now out of print. It is released as a PDF here. Work on an updated and expanded third edition is underway.

This is most timely as Cuilcagh to Cleenish is bringing together historical resources for the area. Most non-cavers are unaware of the significance or extent of our local caves. This book provides a complete catalogue of caves here with photos, maps and surveys. Although there have been numerous additional caves discovered since publication, this book gives a very good overview of the main caves and presents them in the context of the local landscape and geology. For many non-cavers this may be the first time they get an opportunity to find out what is beneath our feet in our own locality.

NOTE: Although the book is available freely here under copyright laws you may not copy from it or share it by any means, please see the copyright page in the pdf.

Jones G. Ll., Burns G., Fogg T. and Kelly J. G. 1997. The Caves of Fermanagh and Cavan 2nd Edition. © The Lough Nilly Press, Florencecourt

A View from the Hanging Rock

Volume 1 1990

By Killesher Historical Society

This book was published 30 years ago, is now out of print. It is here released in digital format as a PDF.   

NOTE: Although the book is available freely here under copyright laws you may not copy from it or share it by any means, please see the copyright page in the pdf.

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A View from the Hanging Rock

Volume 2 1992

By Killesher Historical Society

This book was published nearly 28 years ago, is now out of print. It is here released in digital format as a PDF.   

NOTE: Although the book is available freely here under copyright laws you may not copy from it or share it by any means, please see the copyright page in the pdf.

All rights are reserved by © Killesher Historical Society.

Establishment of National Schools 1850s onwards 

The very first applications for National schools were made from the 1850s onwards. It is quite amazing to be able to see the original documentation relating to the setting up of each National school over 150 years ago. These records can be seen in the Public Records Office in Belfast. (PRONI) or in the National Archives, Dublin. They are large printed forms part of which were filled out by the school manager and then the inspector would complete the remaining part. There are also inspectors’ registers, salary books and school registers. 

Gaby Burns transcribed most of these records and they are published here for the first time.

Killesher 1828-1862

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1911 Census Killesher

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Alicia Wiggans

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1901 Census Killesher.

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Archaeological Lithic Tools Finds By Gortatole Staff & Students

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Dr. Scott Martin

Inishee Island excavation

2009

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Dr John Kelly Petrography and lithology of Macnean lithics.

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Prehistoric chert quarry cave

Report by several authors

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