Timeline

1300

1379 Philip Maguire reigned in Knockninny Castle Battle of Draugh took place between O’Neill and Maguire clans.

1500

1501 Reference made about Callowhill in Annatea Hibernian. Rev Nicholas Brady doubted the validity of his collection to the vicarage of Knockninny

1600

1610 Michael, Lord Balfour of Burley (From Fifeshire, Scotland) was granted as Chief Undertaker of a grant proportation of Leginn in August. He was joined by 24 tenants. Small proportations of Dresternan was granted to James Traile. He leased it to Sir Stephen Butler in 1615. George Adwick held the lease of Aghalane. 1622 Lord […]

1700

1714 Fr Roger Maguire often said mass in Leginn Church. A sentry was posted on Cloghan Hill to keep watch. 1750 Fr Francis Drum as priest in Knockninny parish is mentioned in a report to Rome. 1767 September: Callowhill Masonic Lodge was formed and constituted on 3rd September 1797 Yeomanry threatened to destroy mud church […]

1821

January Fr. Edward (Noel) McHugh was P.P. February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1823

January   February John Martin was killed in a fight at a dance in Derrylin. Was hit by a ‘Loy’ (heavy spade) March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December

1828

January   February   March   April   May   June Rector Rev. Fox & Fr McHugh P.P. tried to repress a riot of over 200 people at a Derrylin Fair. It was said that Catholics began to abuse Protestants, in retaliation for a beating inflected on their friends. July   August   September   […]

1829

January The Macken Fight took place. Fr Ned McHugh rode to Dublin to get a reprieve for an Ignatious McManus who was due to be hung. Unfortunately Fr McHugh didn’t make it in time. February 2 houses belonging to Catholics in Derrylin area were burned down. March   April   May 600 men marched through […]

1830

January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December Edward McCaffrey aged 37 from Derrylin died only a month after returning from Santa Cruz, where he had lived for the previous 18 years.

1831

January   February   March A man called P. Maguire, a dealer in butter, fell off his horse on the way home from Enniskillen fair and died. April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1833

January On the 19th January Mr John Chambers, high constable of the Barony of Knockninny died. February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1838

January Fr Hugh McGovern was curate of Knockninny (1838 – 1854) He lived in Carrowcarlin. February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1839

January New Derrylin Church opened. February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1841

January   February Addresses from the inhabitants of Knockninny were presented to Colonel Crichton, expressing their sympathy and regret at the destruction of Crom Castle by fire. March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1842

January A boy named Kettles was killed in the bog when he was struck by lightning. Two other men named Murphy and Gunn had a miraculous escape. Gunn’s dog also died after being struck. Murphy was slightly burned. February   March   April   May   June   July A man in Derrylin was arrested […]

1845

January   February   March The Magistrates of the county, convened by the Earl of Enniskillen met in Enniskillen courthouse to discuss the indications of Molly Maguire’ ism that had been manifested in Knockninny and Kinawley. They decided to apply for additional police. April   May   June   July   August   September   […]

1846

January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December 5 men entered the house of a man P. Reilly, robbed him of 5 pounds and shot him. He survived.

1851

  Edward Maguire (Miltown) became a student at Queen’s Collage, Galway. He graduated with a B.A. degree in 1854 and became a doctor in 1882. He worked as a dispensary medical doctor in Cong, Ballinrobe and Claremorris. His son Conor Maguire also became a doctor, he too worked in Claremorris. Conor’s Sons – Gerard is […]

1854

  Fr Terence O’Reilly lived in McKenna’s Cornahoule. A boy called Charles McManus drowned on his way to school in Corryclare He disappeared under ice. January   February   March   April Rector Rev Fox’s house was burned to the ground. He was not in the house at the time of the fire. May   […]

1856

  Fr Ned Woods C.C. lived in Fitzsimon’s in Drumlught. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1857

    January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September Dr J. Maxwell was appointed as local Doctor. October   November   December  

1858

  Fr Ned Woods C.C. moved to the corner of the Doon Road. Derrylin. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1859

    January   February Fr Brady in 1869, wrote to the Anglo Celt and Ballinagh Court. He said that approx. 1859 when he was C.C. the then P.P. Fr McHugh held a court every month in his house. Fr McHugh would settle every dispute that arose between parishioners. For those that did not abide […]

1860

    January   February   March Francis John Graham bought the lands of Derryvran & Cam. April   May   June Fr Thomas Smith C.C. came to Knockninny parish from Ballintemple. July   August   September   October   November   December  

1861

    January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November Fr Hugh Cassidy P.P. came to Knockninny from Kill after FR McHugh’s death. Fr Cassidy altered the positioning of high altar and erected the gallery and made many improvements to Derrylin church. […]

1862

  Fr Philip Traynor was C.C. in Teemore January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1864

    January   February   March   April Fenianism is on the rise. Arrests are made in Derrylin and other areas. May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1865

    January   February   March   April   May   June On 6th June, Patrick Tumony aged 79 married Bridget McEllesher aged 80 in Derrylin R.C. church. July   August   September   October   November   December  

1866

  Fr. Tom Smith was curate in Teemore. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1868

    January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October The new steamer boat called “Knockninny” was launched November Tender issued for builder to erect a belfry at Knockninny R.C. church – Fr. Hugh Cassidy P.P. December  

1870

  A bell tower was added to Knockninny church. January   February   March   April Earl of Erne is about to build an Orangehall on his estate in Derrylin. May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December Fr Brady C.C. left Knockninny to go to Ballinamore parish.

1871

  Derrylin school built on church ground January   February Fr Hugh Cassidy P.P. retired from Knockninny Parish. March   April   May   June   July   August   September James Donegan aged 58 (Killymacken) died. He was the last of “The Donegans of Aghalane” October Fr Patrick Keany C.C. came to Knockninny Parish […]

1872

    January   February Mission of The Oblate Fathers took place. It was reported that on Sunday 11th up to 5,000 people attended Knockninny church. March   April   May   June   July   August An effigy of Judge Keogh was burned in Derrylin by 1,000 men. Judge Keogh promising never to take […]

1873

  Fr Patrick Keany was curate in Teemore January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1875

  Fr John C. Reilly was curate in Teemore Stone Park school was built. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September Annual Erne Estate show took place on Tuesday 14th Sept. It was held in the town of Derrylin. October   November   December  

1877

    January   February   March Fr John Whelan came to the parish as C.C. Fr Peter McKenna left as C.C. of this parish to go to Ballinaglera. April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1880

    January   February   March   April   May   June   July On 22nd July Mr & Mrs Veith welcomed a baby daughter, their address: Erne View House, Knockninny. August   September   October   November   December  

1882

  Fr james O’Reilly was P.P.. He had acted as Admin Parish since 08th Dec. 1869. Drumanymore School was built. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1883

    January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November Double Wedding – Brother & Sister married another Brother & Sister on 29th November. Andrew McGovern (Lower Doon) married Honora McBarron (Upper Doon). Andrew’s sister, Mary Anne McGovern (Lower Doon) married Connor […]

1884

    January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August Nationalist demonstration was held in Derrylin on 25th August. Earl of Enniskillen (Grandmaster of Orange Order) wrote to Orangemen asking them to abstain from interference at the Derrylin meeting. September   October   November   December  

1885

    January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August Arrangements were to be made to have a Courthouse in Derrylin. September   October   November   December  

1888

  Fr Peter Brady was curate in Teemore. Aughkillymaude school was built. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November Derrylin G.A.A. team called “Derrylin John Mitchells” played in a tournament of 21 aside matches. December  

1889

  Garvary School was built. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1890

  Fr Patrick Finnegan was curate in Teemore. January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1891

    January   February Tenders invited for building of new church in Teemore by Fr James O’Reilly P.P. V.F. March   April   May   June   July On 20th July, a nephew of Knockninny Parish priest (Fr J. O’Reilly) married a sister of Knockninny Parish’s curate (Fr P. Finnegan) in Derrylin church. August […]

1893

  Last mass said in Drumderg church by Fr Finnegan. January   February   March   April Shots were fired at Patrick Maguire’s house in Doon by unknown persons. May St Mary’s church, Teemore was officially opened on 28th (Trinity Sunday) by Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr. McGennis. Fr O’Connell preached on the occasion. […]

1894

    January   February   March   April   May Rose Curry aged 103 (Teemore) died. She had prayed for many years that she would live to see a new chapel built on her land. She was interred there on the new grounds. June   July   August   September   October   November […]

1895

    January Mr P.M Gilligan (M.P.) and Mr J. Jordan (M.P.) addressed their constituents in Derryln. February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October   November   December  

1898

January   February   March   April Derrylin United Irish League met to discuss the Land Bill. They felt that the fate of the bill was in the hands of the Irish party, in whom people had the utmost confidence. May Mr Corbest, clerk of the Petty Sessions in Derrylin, died on May 2nd. He […]

1900

January   February   March   April   May   June United Irish League meeting took place on Thurs 14th June, Speaker: Mr Richard McGhee M.P. July   August   September   October Fr. James O’Reilly Parish Priest presided over an enthusiastic meeting of Mr. Jeremiah Jordon (M.P.) supporters in Derrylin. November 8 Cottages were […]

1901

January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October Knockninny A.O.H. attended the United Irish League’s national demonstration in Newtownbutler. Patrick Blake applied for an extension to keep his public house open for 6 days per week until 10pm.   November Over 100 woman & […]

1902

January On the 4th January Fr. James O’Reilly P.P. died in Derrylin. His remains were placed within Knockninny church. Fr. John Shannon P.P succeeded him.   February On Wednesday 19th February an auction was held in Derrylin with instructions from the executors of the late Fr. James O’Reilly P.P. He left £100.00 to erect a […]

1904

January Annie Blake, daughter of Patrick and Catherine Blake died. Laid to rest in Callowhill Cemetery.  A Telegraph Office still had not been established in Derrylin as of January 1904. Lisnaskea Council passed a motion for the opening of an office. February   March   April   May Medical Officers from the district wrote to […]

1905

January   February   March   April   May   June Tender put out for the building of Derrybrick school by Fr John Shannon P.P.  Demonstration in Derrylin hosted by Ancient Order of Hibernians held on 22nd June.   July Teemore Shamrocks held their annual sports day August Miss Mary Jane Boyle (Aughkillymaude) married Mr […]

1906

January   February   March   April A successful concert was held in Derrylin to raise funds for the building of Derrybrick school. May Knockninny Harps football team were newly formed. June On 17th June there was a football tournament and concert in Teemore in aid of a new parochial house for Fr Smyth C.C. […]

1907

January   February   March A Water Well had been sunk and pump fitted for clean water in Derrylin by Lisnaskea Council April At a meeting of the Fermanagh County Committee of Agriculture Mr Patrick Blake asked for Bee – Keeping classes to start in Derrylin. May A renewal of the tender to repair the […]

1908

January On 31st January, Teemore Shamrocks held their grand ball in Drumanymore School. A Curates House was erected in Teemore under the guidance of Fr. John Smith C.C.   February   March   April   May   June   July In the Fermanagh county G.A.A final, Teemore Shamrocks played O’Neill’s Enniskillen. Shamrocks were winning the […]

1909

January   February MissRose Martin, teacher in Derrybrick School passed away. March   April   May   June   July   August   September   October Irish language classes began in Teemore on Sunday evenings. November Fr John Smith C.C. was transferred from Teemore to Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim. He had been in Teemore for 7 […]

1910

January   February The ladies of Knockninny Parish hosted a dance in the A.O.H hall.  In Teemore a torch – light procession of 400 people took place in honour of Jeremiah Jordan (Nationalist candidate) A few days later, when Mr Jordan (Nationalist) was voted in for South Fermanagh, in Derrylin it was said that firearms […]

1911

January   February   March   April Rev. J. McKnight (Rector of Derrylin) complained to Lisnaskea Rural councillors that neighbouring animals adjacent to his church were making such a disturbance that it was impossible for worship to be conducted. May   June   July   August The countess of Erne opened a bazaar at Derrylin […]

1912

January Over five thousand people attended a nationalist demonstration in Derrylin in tribute to the late Mr Jeremiah Jordan (1829–1911). Fr. Patrick O’Reilly P.P. died suddenly in his house in Derrylin.   February   March   April   May Fr. Patrick Soden P.P. came to Knockninny Parish. He made sure there was heating in the […]

1913

January Knockninny Branch Diocesan Society – A meeting was held in Derrylin Female School to appoint district visitors and a sick committee. Matthew Green from Knockninny parish was the first in the parish to receive maternity benefit. February   March   April New Temperance Hall opened in Teemore by Bishop Finnegan May Miss Maguire (teacher […]

1914

January   February   March   April On Sunday 19th April a meeting was held in the Gaelic Hall (Miltown, Derrylin) for the purpose of starting a corps of the Irish National Volunteers May 83 Catholic children took the Sacrament of Confirmation in Knockninny parish. Clergy present were Bishop Dr. Finegan, Fr. Michael Young C.C. […]

1915

January   February Arthur Farry, son of Arthur Farry from Kilnarainey, Derrylin was appointed as caption of the Royal Munster Fusiliers March   April Ball was held in A.O.H. hall on Easter Sunday in aid of O’Connell Football club.   May   June   July Mr Patrick Corrigan from Derrylin was killed in action on […]

1916

January Dr Annesley asked Lisnaskea Board for a years leave of absence so he could join the Royal Army Medical Corps R.A.M.C and proceed to the front line.   United Irish League (Teemore branch) FR Young C.C. was chairperson and James Waterson, Drumanymore was secretary.   S. Mac Maghnusa looked for a corn miller to work […]

1917

January A variety concert was held in Teemore Hall. Teemore Shamrocks held their annual dance in Teemore hall on 28th January February   March   April   May Dr Annesley (Derrylin G.P.) was killed in an air accident whilst serving in the army – Norfolk, England. June   July Katie Corrigan (aged 21) from Drumeshial […]

1918

January The County Council is to purchase cots to carry people, animals and goods between Lisnaskea and Derrylin.   Mrs Martin, Corradover died as she was about to read a letter from her soldier son training in the North of Ireland. Another son of hers at the time was reported missing on the Western front. […]

1919

January   February   March   April   May   June   July   August Aeridheacht (hurling, football & games) held in Miltown, Derrylin September Police and Military carried out raids in Derrylin and Kinawley looking for arms. Nothing was found. October   November Ball was held on 14th November in aid of Gortineddan A.O.H […]

1920

January Curates house and parochial farm were purchased from Mrs. Dundas by Fr James O’Reilly P.P. February   March 350 heads of families attended a meeting in Knockninny church to condemn the new proposed educational bill. They pledged they would only accept an Education Department under Irish Parliamentary control. April   May   June On […]

1921

January The Ulster Special Force was based at Knockninny Hotel (owned by Mr Latimer) February John 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 […]

1922

January   February Ulster Specials evacuated Knockninny Hotel. March Reports that children on the way to Derrylin school were stopped, searched and asked their religion by ‘A’ Specials.‘A’ Specials ordered a local man into a sandpit. When he refused to curse the Pope, shots were fired over his head. In Gortnedden, ‘B’ Specials opened trenches […]

1923

January   February   March   April An application for a new Co-Operative creamery in Teemore was approved by local council. May Parishioners leaving Mass in Teemore Church were held up by ‘Specials’. Men were searched on the roadside and women were taken into the Protestant school and searched by female searchers. A new Co-Operative […]

1924

                    Parish Priest house erected by Fr. P. O’Reilly January   February   March   April Fr McCabe C.C. was awarded £125 for a car of his that had been commandeered by the police. May   June Derrylin Masonic Lodge 453 held a service in Angilcan church Derrylin. People attended from as far as […]

1924

January   February   March   April Francis Bannon wrote to the editor of the Anglo Celt to correct FR. T. Small’s history of Teemore Church. Francis claimed that a Mrs Morgan donated a “handsome gift” towards the building of the church. Fr T. Small did not mention this. May   June   July A […]

1925

January On the 6th January, a dance was held in Derrylin to raise funds for the new Parochial House. February   March Patrick Fitzpatrick (Cornaleck) died, Father to Thomas, James, John, Patrick, Margaret and Mrs H. Drugan. April   May   June A sister of FR. McCabe’s from Teemore married Mr Magee from Garrison. They […]

1926

1928   January   February Derrylin Handball club held a dance on 19th February. A branch of the Fermanagh Nationalist Registration Assoc. was formed in Derrylin. Fr. P.O’Reilly P.P. presided over the meeting. March   April   May When William Patterson, Mount Prospect, was a witness in a case at Fermanagh County Court, the Judge […]

1927

January A new hall in Teemore opened after previously being burned February   March Derrylin Handball Club hosted a dance on St. Patricks night in the hall. April The house and sheds of Michael Murray, Corry, Teemore were destroyed by fire. May   June   July   August   September   October Miss Julia Martin, […]

1928

1930   January   February A Grand dance was held in Derrylin Hall on 2nd February. March Right Rev William Moore, Protestant Bishop of Kilmore died suddenly whilst having lunch with the Rector of Derrylin Earlier in the day he had conducted services in Crom and Teemore churches. April A concert was held on Easter […]

1929

1929   January   February   March The National League held a meeting to discuss how the government were spending money. Fr P. O’Reilly P.P. was chairman. Frank McManus (former teacher in Cavan) died at his house in Teemore. Patrick Martin (motor proprietor, Donagh) formerly from Knockninny died. He was buried in Knockninny. April   […]

1929

1932   January On 20th January at Berkeley Road Church, Dublin – Thomas Curry(teacher and son of Mr and Mrs John Curry) married Maureen Keelan(teacher from Carrickmacross) February   March   April   May Nine men from Arney RUC barracks were transferred to the new barracks in Derrylin. Mr John Burke J.P.(Kingarrow) was presented with […]

1931

1931   January   February   March Shaun F. Bullock wrote a book on life in Derrylin and Teemore, called “After Sixty Years” April   May   June   July On 5th July, there was a handball match between Fermanagh and Tyrone at Derrylin Alley. August   September   October Patrick Maguire from Corragole aged […]

1933

1933   January   February On 16th February in the private chapel of the Franciscans, Dublin – Joe Blake married Bridie Molloy from Longford. Irish dancing classes were going well in Teemore March Gortaree School was closed April Ellen Clarke (Drumanymore) died. Wife of Patrick(ex-teacher of Drumanymore school) May   June A service held in […]

1934

1934   January Mr Patrick Cassidy, Sheetrim, died aged 103 years. February   March Fr Francis Ryan C.C. came to serve in the parish. April A dance was held in Kingarrow hall on 8th April May   June Fr F. McDonnell (Cornahoule) was ordained in the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin MR Owen Corrigan retired as principal of […]

1935

1935   January Mr T. Quinn (Gortaree) lost 30 tonnes of hay due to a fire. Mr John Cassidy (Drumlught) was successful in securing a job with the Dept. of Agriculture. He was based at the Veterinary College, Ballsbridge, Dublin He had previously studied at Greenmount College. At the wedding of Hugh Quinn (Gortmullen) in […]

1936

1936   January   February   March   April On 15th April Peter Cassidy (Derrylin) married Una Lennon (Dublin) in the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin May Most Rev Dr Finegan (Bishop) confirmed 105 boys and 83 girls in Knockninny church. Mrs Martin (teacher) acted as sponsor for the girls and Mr Luke Clarke (teacher) for the boys. […]

1937

1937   January Teemore Shamrocks held a Ceilidh in Teemore Hall February Mr J.P. Dunne, Teemore was appointed the county’s representative on the Ulster Central G.A.A. Council. It was noted that FR McKenna from Derrylin had been in Liberia for 21 years but still came back here on holidays March Eliza McCarron, Toneywall, former teacher […]

1939

January 1. Mrs Brady (Cloghan) – sister of the late Bishop Dr. Finnegan died. 2. Agricultural class in Derrylin was taught by Mr. Richie. 3. Farewell dance was held in Kingarrow Hall for Miss Josephine Murphy (Corraclare North) who was returning to U.S.A. 4. Michael Shannon (eldest son of the late Thomas Shannon) married Margaret […]

1940

January Mr Michael Martin (Mullinaherb native) died in America Mrs Ellen McDermot (Doon native) died in America recently Hugh Donegan (Dresternan) and Patrick McAloon (Corratrasna) died. February Fr James Maguire returned to New Zealand. He was on holiday visiting his uncle John Maguire (Corragole) March   April   May Fire broke out in Joseph McAvinue’s […]

June 10, 1970

June 2, 1989

On this date 1989