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Hidden History: Series 2

Hidden History: Series 2: Episode 6: County Fermanagh - from the Watergate to the Battle of Newtownbutler

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys through Fermanagh's history from plantation to famine and beyond

Dr Éamon Phoenix journeys through Fermanagh's history, from plantation to famine and beyond. For any queries, contact series producer Laura Spence, laura.spence@bbc.co.uk.

Dr Éamon Phoenix is in County Fermanagh considering its Plantation past and proud military history.  From the Cole Memorial to the County Jail, Éamon reflects on the importance of Enniskillen; before visiting two Scottish planter castles at Monea and Tully.  In Lisnaskea, he visits the Workhouse; and uncovers more hidden history and a famous author at Crom Estate.

County Fermanagh - from the Watergate to the Battle of Newtownbutler

Hidden History

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Series of fascinating journeys of exploration through Ulster's byways and historic sites

Dr Éamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history in a series of fascinating journeys of exploration through Ulster's byways and historic sites.

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Series 2

Dr Eamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history on six journeys round Ulster.

Dr Eamon Phoenix unearths hidden Ulster-Scots history on six journeys round Ulster.  For more information, contact the Series Producer, Laura Spence by email at laura.spence@bbc.co.uk

In this second series of Hidden History, Dr Éamon Phoenix once again journeys through some of Ulster's hidden highways and byways uncovering aspects of Ulster-Scots history.  

In County Down, he travels to Dundonald village and Greyabbey; in County Antrim, he explores the scenic Antrim Coast Road from Carrickfergus to Glenarm.  Programme 3 sees Éamon in South Belfast visiting Drumbeg and the textile village of Dunmurry.  The fourth programme takes in the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula; and Programme 5 is based in County Londonderry, from Downhill to the ancient walled city.  The final programme in this series explores Hidden History in County Fermanagh.

A journey guide to accompany the series is available on request by contacting Laura Spence on 028 9033 8435 or by email - laura.spence@bbc.co.uk.

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