Today we visited another of Barry's cousins, Bernadette (another of his Aunty Sheila's 13 children), and her daughter Nuala. They showed us around the local area of Ardboe including:
- The graves of Barry's Grandparents; James and Elizabeth Wilkinson,
- The old airfield used in the war (RAF Cluntoe, later called the USAAF Station 238)
- The Ardboe High Cross, which stands at the entrance to the St Coleman's Abbey Graveyard (the Abbey being a monastery founded by St Colman in 590AD, which has long ago disintegrated)
The cemetery and High Cross are situated on the shore of the fresh water Lough Neagh, which is the largest lake by area in the British Isles, and which supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's water. A very beautiful place.
We also spent more time with Oliver as we don't know quite when we will be able to come back. Hopefully sooner rather than later! Poor Ollie is grieving over the loss of his wife so it was heartbreaking to see him visibly upset as he hugged his son goodbye :-(
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| Fields behind the Cohannon Inn, Tamnamore |
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| St Annes Church, Dungannon |
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| Dungannon Presbyterian Church |
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| Local cafe! Yum! |
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| 'Timeline' sculpture in front of the Hill of the O'Neill and Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre |
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| Castle remains at the Hill of the O'Neill |
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| St Patrick's Church, Dungannon |
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| Holy Trinity Church, Cookstown |
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| Barry's Grandparents and deceased Uncles and Aunts |
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| Sadly, a young cousin (Stephen, 27 years) was killed when a car hit him just a few months back :-( |
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| The Ardboe High Cross |
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| The Ardboe High Cross |
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| The Ardboe High Cross |
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| Lough Neagh |
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| The old graveyard church. Apparently this is a popular spot for wedding photos! Photo by Nuala. |
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| Barry with his cousin Bernadette, and daughter Nuala |
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