I think you would be very interested in a man called Dennis Lennard who is 92 years young. I have sat and listened to him talking about his native townland called the Knocks (which is where I came from 48 years ago) and he would hold you captivated for hours. His knowledge of Lisnaskea and Fermanagh is incredible. He is the grandfather of the Lennard boys who were featured on the tv series vets. I know that he has written a book as yet unpublished. I would love to hear him on the radio as I'm sure many other people would too.
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RESPONSES Kathleen Vacca (nee Connors) - March '06
My father was James Desmond Connors, brother of Joseph Patrick and Kathleen Connors, and find that your respondent Andrew Connors is my cousin. I would also be interested in obtaining a copy of the book, and of any other information available as I would like to visit Lisnaskea later this year to find out more about the family. Andrew Connors - Jan '06
My father was born in lisnakea in 1936 joesph patrick o connor his father was william o connor. he had a brother james and sister kathleen who all came and settled in london. Their home was in st patricks terrace . I would be interested in getting a copy of the book by dennis lennard if it has been published.
Alana McGrattan - May 2004
My mother was born in Lisnaskea in 1914 Susanna McFarland and her mother Kathleen immigrated to NYC. Susanna followed in 1924 with her Aunt Mary McFarland. I will be visiting and would like to know more about the area. I still have cousins there whom I will also be seeing. I am particularly interested in the traditional music scene in the area since I am a singer/guitar player.
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