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Enniskillen (ĕnĭskĭl`ən), town (1991 pop. 10,429), Fermanagh dist., SW Northern Ireland, on Cethlin's Island in the Erne River between Upper and Lower Loughs Erne. Farm produce is traded, and hosiery is manufactured. In 1689 the forces of William III defeated those of James II at Enniskillen.
Enniskillenor InniskillingTown (pop., 1995 est.: 11,000), seat of Fermanagh district, southwestern Northern Ireland. Situated on an island in the River Erne, it was a strategic crossing point of Lough Erne. Incorporated by English King James I, Enniskillen defeated a force sent by James II in 1689 and gained a reputation as a Protestant stronghold. Long a garrison town, it gave its name to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, both famous regiments of the British army. The town is an agricultural market. Enniskillen (formerly), Inniskilling a town in SW Northern Ireland, in Fermanagh, on an island in the River Erne: scene of the defeat of James II's forces in 1689. Pop.: 13 599 (2001) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Restore top regiments NOW the Tories have promised to reinstate the Scottish regiments if they win the next election, will they also make the same promise to the English, Irish and Welsh regiments of equal fame that have been merged and disbanded in the past such as the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry, South Wales Borderers (of Rorke's Drift fame) and Irish regiments such as the Inniskillen Fusiliers? At noon, buses loaded with PSA photographers made their way toward Niagara Falls, traveling through the Niagara Fruit Belt and stopping at the Inniskillen Winery for tasty samples. Here we will visit the Inniskillen winery where there will be plenty of photo ops among the beautiful vineyards. |
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