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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Shannon Eme Waterway

Originally known as the Ballinamore/Ballyconnell Canal, the recently reconstructed canal is now known as the Shannon/Erne Waterway. Both large rivers

Ballyconnell was one of the first small towns in Ireland to be granted a Patent to hold fairs. King James

Ballyconnell History Ballyconnell (Irish: Béal Átha Conaill, meaning “Entrance to the Ford of Conall”)

As the name implies, Ballyconnell was the first club in Ulster to be affiliated to the Gaelic Athletic Association which

Sack of Ballyconnell In January 1923 the town of Ballyconnell was attacked by a small group of armed men who

In the grounds of the Slieve Russell Hotel near Ballyconnell is a a fine example of a

A remarkable piece of scupulture – the Tomregan Stone – was removed from its original site and taken to Berrymount.Later

Ballyconnell (Irish: Béal Átha Conaill, meaning “Entrance to the Ford of Conall”) is a livly town in County Cavan, Republic