Bundoran Historical Trail

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Welcome to The Bundoran Historical Walking Trail, which is researched & produced by Magh Ene Historical Society. The idea behind the Walking Trail is to give both locals & tourists a glimpse into the history of Bundoran, as they enjoy a pleasant and leisurely stroll around the town.

Bundoran

What we now call Bundoran (Bun Dobhriin ) which means the foot of the little water, was up until the mid 19th Century two separate villages – Bundoran to the west of the bridge ( now known as the West End ) & Single Street which started half a mile east of the bridge in the townland of Firmer. Separating these two villages was the historic townland of Drumacrin. When the Railway came to Bundoran in 1866, the station was misnamed Bundoran, even though it was in the townland of Drumacrin. Over time these three areas became known as Bundoran.

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Boat Quay, West End

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Boat Quay, West End – Bundoran Pier was built around 1880. The pier was a relief work under The Poor Law Act. This Is now the local boat quay and home to the Bundoran RNLI Life-boat.

Church of Ireland, The Bridge

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The Church of Ireland building is located beside the bridge. It is called Christ Church of Firmer parish. It was built between 1839 and 1840. It was designed by William Hagerty, a prominent architect in his day. It cost f2,150. The church has an unusual feature in that the under-floor heating was installed when the church was built. Hagerty also helped design St. Anne’s Church In Ballyshannon.

Great Northern Railway, Station Road

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The Great Northern Railway came to Bundoran In 1866 and was a major factor in.the development of Bundoran as a resort. Bundoran was the last station on the track even though it was intended that the line would continue to Sligo. Unfortunately this never happened. Bundoran station closed in 1957 with the last train pulling away on 1st October, 1957.The present Library and Council Offices stand on the site of the old Railway.

Catholic Church, Church Road

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Catholic Church, Church Road – The Church of the Immaculate Conception was built in 1859. Reverend Francis Kelaghan was the driving force behind the construction. It was built by the local Gilroy ladders. In 1904 Thomas Mc Namara oversaw the improvements to the marble altar and altar rail. The spire was lengthened by 15 courses of finest Newry granite between 1908 and 1910. In 2009 the Church was refurbished by Canon Ramon Munster and is now called Church Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran.

Presbyterian Church, West End

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The Presbyterian Church in the West End was built in 1865 with ruins of vestry to rear.

Bayview Terrace, West End

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This row of nine two bay three storey Victorian houses was built around 1890. It was built by the Kane family, Bundoran. No. 2 was the old post office In the past.

Homefield House, Bayview Avenue

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Homefield House, Bayview Avenue – This is the oldest prominent building In Bundoran. It was built in 1777 by the Viscount Enniskillen, It was burned and extensively damaged during the 1798 rebellion. Over the years it has had many different functions ranging from a domestic science college to a school and a youth hostel.

The Orphanages, Church Road

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£50,000 was bequeathed by Miss Sarah Crudden and put into a trust for educationalpurposes. This money was used to build St. Joseph’s Orphanage for boys (built between 1908 and 1909) and St. Martha’s Orphanage for girls (built in 1907). The Crudden Male Orphanage was built with an estimated cost £3,595. It was opened

in December 1909 by Bishop of Clogher. Magh Ene College now stands on the site.

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Sheil Avenue

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Sheil Avenue was named after the eminent Doctor Simon Sheil. Dr Sheil was widely respected in the local community and known as a champion of civil rights and local benefactor. (The Sheil Hospital in Ballyshannon is also named after him).

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St Louis Convent, Station Road

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St Louis Convent, Station Road – St. Louis Convent, Station Road, Bundoran In 1870 the Sisters of St. Louis came to teach in Bundoran’s West End but left In 1885. They returned again in 1890 when Canon McKenna bought the grounds for the St. Louis Convent and schools on Station Road which opened in 1892. The lands were bought from a man named Scott and Mr. Harvey from Enniskillen was the contractor.

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Railway Bar, Main Street

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This two storey former house was built around 1875 with a two storey return and single storey over basement extension to the rear.

Shell House, Main Street

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This two storey house was built around 1870.The front was clad with shells and crockery mosaic around 1930

Old Methodist Church, Main Street

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Old Methodist Church, Main Street – Campbell’s Memorial Methodist Church built by Thomas Elliott in 1888 (the same man who built Co. Fermanagh Orange Hall in 1872). It was also mentioned as a Wesleyan Methodist church in Griffith’s Valuations. Its Gothic windows give the building Its unique character. It is a detached five bay single storey former Methodist church with an entrance porch to the east. In 1980 it was converted Into a coffee shop with a glazed porch facing onto the street.

Brennan’s Bar, Main Street

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This quaint watching-hole was opened on St. Patrick’s Day, 1900 by the current owner’s grandfather. The business has stayed within the familly since. Its original name Brennan’s Criterion Bar means that “It is the standard by which all other houses are judged’.

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Right of Way

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In 1868, James Hamilton, a local landlord began to build a wall along the street in order to exclude the public from gaining access to the seashore. It was his intention that tourists would pay for access to the beach. However, led by Canon Keelaghan, the people of Bundoran opposed this action and issued legal proceedings against Hamilton. On the 8^th of February 1870, Judge Flanagan of the Landed Estates Court granted that the “Right of Way” would be granted in perpetuity to the people of the town.

Allied Irish Bank, Main Street

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Formerly a mid terrace three bay three storey Italiante building, it was built around 1916 with two storey return and single storey over basement extension to the rear.

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Central Hotel, Main Street

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The Central Hotel was built in 1930 and was the site of the arrest of Ned Cronin, one of the leaders of the Blueshirt Movement. Ireland’s 3^rd president Eamonn DeValera regularly stayed there during the 1950s.

Great Northern Hotel, Aughrus Head

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In 1894, the Irish Highlands Hotel Company built the Great Northern Hotel. The original design was by Sir Thomas Drew. It was built by AP Sharp and is presently owned by a local family of hoteliers.

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Bundoran

Boat Quay, West End

Church of Ireland, The Bridge

Great Northern Railway, Station Road

Catholic Church, Church Road

Presbyterian Church, West End

Bayview Terrace, West End

Homefield House, Bayview Avenue

The Orphanages, Church Road

Sheil Avenue

St Louis Convent, Station Road

Railway Bar, Main Street

Shell House, Main Street

Old Methodist Church, Main Street

Brennan’s Bar, Main Street

Right of Way

Allied Irish Bank, Main Street

Central Hotel, Main Street

Great Northern Hotel, Aughrus Head

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