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June 23, 2020
THE FARMER’S BOY by Patrick McGill When I went o’er the mountains a farmer’s boy to be, My mother wept all morning when taking leave of me; My heart was heavy in me, but I thrept that I was gay; A man of twelve should never weep when going far away. In the …
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June 23, 2020
Mary shares a number of family photos, including one of her Grandmother who was found as a foundling on the Church steps.
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June 23, 2020
Mary shares fond memories of her aunt and why a five pound note means so much to her.
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June 23, 2020
June’s wedding day and a childhood friend are two of the memories shared as part of the Gortin Reminiscence Project.
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June 23, 2020
Josephine shares memories of a talented mother, from knitting to treacle bread!
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June 23, 2020
Mary introduces us to her parents, who enjoyed over forty years of marriage and raised twelve children.
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June 23, 2020
Florence shared a wonderful selection of historical family pictures with us.
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June 22, 2020
From January to March 2020 the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council PLACE-EE Project worked with participants from the villages of Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) and Gortin (Tyrone). The Derrygonnelly based Project also involved primary school pupils from two of the local schools; Killyhommon P.S and Derrygonnelly P.S. The Participants undertook a number of reminiscence-based activities with their …
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