JanuaryThe Ulster Special Force was based at Knockninny Hotel (owned by Mr Latimer)
FebruaryJohn Maguire “The Ford” died. He was buried in Teemore.
Fr John McCabe left Shercock to come to Derrylin.
Fr T. Small was moved from Derrylin to Teemore.
On 21st Feb Teemore Hall was burned, lorries were heard that night in the vicinity. The Roof fell in, only walls were left standing.
March 
AprilLocal Unionists, armed, patrolled the roads of Derrylin at night.
MayPolice broke upon anti-partition gathering in Derrylin and would not allow one to be held in Teemore.
JuneFermanagh/Tyrone election took place. All passed quietly in Derrylin and Teemore
JulyTenders were invited to build a Parochial House in Derrylin by FR. P. O’Reilly P.P.
AugustShots were fired from an R.I.C. Lorry over the heads of the congregation coming from Mass. Intimidation from B Specials reported in Derrylin area. Local story told about the night the water pump was sunken Derrylin. Ghost/Strange story.
SeptemberA ceili was held in Garvary School on 25th to raise funds for Teemore Gaelic Class.
October 
November 
DecemberFelix McGovern (nephew of Catherine Blake) left Derrylin after 12 years to start a business (Shop & Pub) in Swanlinbar.

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