Ruth and Mark explore the historic town of Lisnaskea, in County Fermanagh. Ruth chats about musical traditions with the last islander to live on Upper Lough Erne.
In this episode, Ruth and Mark begin their visit to Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, by exploring the Scottish plantation heritage of Castle Balfour, which overlooks the town.
Ruth meets John Reihill, the last islander to live on Upper Lough Erne, to talk about musical traditions, while Mark investigates the incredible late medieval artwork on the headstones of Achalurcher graveyard and meets up with members of the Maguiresbridge Silver band as they prepare for their annual parade and rehearse hymn Abide with Me.
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The multi-purpose Fermanagh stone
Duration: 01:12
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The medieval headstones of Achalurcher graveyard
Duration: 01:10
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- Sun 16 Feb 2020 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only