A History of Newtownbutler.
Author: CHAPMAN, Barbara.
Publisher: Dublin: Nonsuch Publishing, 2005. 96 pages. Illustrated. Paperback.
Newtownbutler and district is situated in the south east corner of County Fermanagh on the main road from Enniskillen to Dublin, about seventeen miles from Enniskillen.The next largest town is the region of Lisnaskea, about five miles to the north. The Border of the Republic of Ireland is about four miles away with Clones being the nearest town. Newtownbutler is about four miles from the famous Lough Erne, which means that it shares with many other regions in County Fermanagh one of the finest natural beauty spots in Ireland. Newtownbutler is an ancient town steeped in colourful history and tradition. In this updated version of Newtownbutler’s history, Barbara Chapman gives a fascinating account of the history of her town, gathers statistical facts and interviews many of the local characters. A History of Newtownbutler is nicely illustrated with old and new pictures of the town through it’s many changing phases. In Barbara’s own words; ‘Perhaps this book will inspire some of you readers to share your memories with the present generation, to give them a flavour of the past. Too often we are accused of living in the past in this part of the world, but if we do not appreciate and understand our background, we cannot today respect the traditions of our fellow countrymen.’ Barbara Chapman has lived in Newtownbutler all her life. Throughout her life Barbara has been highly active in Newtownbutler and the local community strongly encouraged the publication of this new edition; A History of Newtownbutler.
ISBN: 1845885252