After the defeat of the McDonnells of Antrim by Shane O’Neill in 1565, Sorley Boy McDonnell was taken to Dungannon where he was imprisoned for two years. By this time O’Neill had created many enemies including the Maguires of Fermanagh and his in-laws the O’Donnells of Donegal. Shane decided to ... (17 Oct 2005)
When the Second World War broke out in September 1939, Glens people were apprehensive as to how their lives would be affected. Would their many men in the Merchant Navy be safe? Would foodstuffs be scarce? How would the farmer fare? Answers soon evolved. Rationing of basic foods such as ... (17 Oct 2005)
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