MAGH ÉNE BUNDORAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Calendar 2010
Bundoran Sunset Photo by Neil McShane, www.blackandwhite.ie
MAGH ÉNE BUNDORAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bundoran Historical Society Magh Éne was established, in April 2009 and held it s first meeting in the Community Library, Bundoran. The main aim of the Historical Society, is to research and gather information relating to the area of Magh Éne, which will be documented and made available to the public. Information, such as genealogy, heritage, folklore, artefacts, infrastructure, community, the development of Bundoran town, tourism, culture and other subjects of interest, to help piece together a strong sense of place and identity. This 2010 Calendar, is made up of images from the famous Lawrence Collection, housed in the National Photographic Archives, Dublin, depicting life in the town of Bundoran at the turn of the 19/20th Centuries. Other sources of information have been gathered from various service and providers in the town of Bundoran. The members of Magh Éne Historical Society would like to thank you for your support and wish everyone in the district of Magh Éne and beyond a very Joyful Christmas and memorable 2010. Magh Éne The district between the Drowes, the Erne and the ocean is a well defined, distinct, geographical unit and recognised as such from the earliest times. From Bundrowes to Belleek Bridge and from Lough Melvin to the mouth of the Erne, this area has been known for untold centuries as Magh Éne. Maghis a common Irish word for level country or cleared land. Today, the first part of the placename is all that survives when we speak locally of the Magh, usually spelled Moy or the Moy Road near Ballyshannon. But strictly, the Magh includes all the country between the Erne, Drowes and Sea. The second part of the placename, Éne or Éine, is more difficult to interpret. It may mean hospitality and therefore offers a translation of the Plain of Welcome. Extract from the book Where Erne And Drowes Meet The Sea, by Fr. Paddy Gallagher
Bundoran Bridge, which crosses over where the River Bradóg runs into the sea Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
JANUARY It may interest you to know Christ Church Bundoran was built in 1849 Church of Ireland School at Bayview Avenue was built in 1887 and closed in 1958 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 New Year s Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 / 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 31
Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
FEBRUARY Bundoran, or as it is known in Irish Bun Dobhráin (which means the foot of the little water), was up until over a century ago, two separate villages. Bundoran was the village west of the bridge over the River Bradóg. This area is known as the West End. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Bayview Terrace, Bundoran Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
MARCH It may interest you to know Bayview Terrace was built in 1899/1900 and is still one of the most stunning pieces of architecture in the town of Bundoran today. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 St. Patrick s Day 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea and St. Louis Convent Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
APRIL It may interest you to know The St. Louis Sisters came to Bundoran in 1870 1885 St. Louis Convent opened In 1892 Later... The Ardfarna National School had in 1968 already amalgamated with the town schools and in 1979 St.Macartan s Boys National School was built and amalgamated with St. Louis Convent Girls National School Magh Éne College opened September 1st 1992 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Easter Monday Good Friday 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Bundoran Golf Links Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
MAY It may interest you to know Bundoran Golf Club was founded in 1894 The (PGA) Irish Professional Golfers Association hold their first Pro-Am at Bundoran Golf Club in 1976 Also, the first All Ireland Lady Captains Tournament was held at Bundoran Golf Club in 1976 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 May Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23/ 30 24/ 31 25 26 27 28 29
Bundoran Harbour Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
JUNE It may interest you to know An extension and repair works were carried out on the pier in 1933 The Harbour is referred to locally as the Boat Quay Marine Heritage it s deeper than you think Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Bank Holiday 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
JULY Over the Centuries Bundoran emerged as one of Ireland s most popular seaside resorts. People from all over visited the town to enjoy the seaside location and the associated health benefits. This description still holds true today. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
AUGUST The Ladies Bathing Place, West End Bundoran, is also referred to locally as The West End Pool and beyond this is another bathing place referred to as the Nuns Pool on account of the Mercy Nuns from Enniskillen s Summer retreat home Vila Nova located nearby Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bank Holiday 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
SEPTEMBER Roguey Rocks Still one of Bundorans most recognisable landmarks, it is another very popular bathing spot and a favourite for diving. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
OCTOBER It may interest you to know Bundoran Railway Station opened on the 13th of June 1866, but finally closed on the 1st October 1957. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24/ 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 Bank Holiday
Main Street, Bundoran Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
NOVEMBER In between the two separate communities, Single Street, East of the bridge and Bundoran West of the bridge was the townland of Drumacrin. The area of Drumacrin is now part of what is today s town centre. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Images Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland
DECEMBER It may interest you to know The first resident Priest of the Star Of The Sea was Canon Francis Kelaghan in 1853 The Dedication of the Parish Star of the Sea Church was on August 15th 1859 The Parish House was built in 1890 Re-organisation of Priest s House as Parish Offices/Pastoral Centre was in 2004 Re-opening of Renovated Church and Rosary Chapel extension was on August 16th 2009 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Christmas Eve Christmas Day 26 27 28 29 30 31 Stephen s day New Year s Eve
Image Courtesy of Donegal County Council Magh Éne', Bundoran Historical Society would like to express it s thanks to everyone who was involved in the production of this 2010 Calendar. Please note that all the information researched for this publication is considered to be accurate or as close to, what is possibly accurate, Thank You. Design and print by browneprintersltd L/kenny. T: (074) 91 21387.