Tullyhommon
Encyclopedia
Tullyhommon is a small village
in County Fermanagh
, Northern Ireland
. It lies within the Fermanagh District Council
area. In the 2001 Census
the village had a population of 81 people.
Historically, it is part of the larger village of Pettigo
, the remainder of which lies in County Donegal
in the Republic of Ireland
. It is divided by the Termon, the river which forms part of the boundary between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
.
Locally, Tullyhommon is known as "High Street", from its hillside position overlooking the rest of Pettigo.
on 8 November 1987, the Provisional IRA planted a bomb
on a parade route but it failed to explode. The parade consisted mainly of young members of the Girls' Brigade
and Boys' Brigade
with only a handful of security forces in attendance. The bomb was estimated to be four times the size of the Enniskillen bomb
. This attempted bombing was part of an operation to coincide with the Enniskillen attack which left 12 civilians dead.
(17 June 1928 – 5 November 2004), Ulster Unionist
politician and pioneer of integrated education
, was born in Tullyhommon.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in County Fermanagh
County Fermanagh
Fermanagh District Council is the only one of the 26 district councils in Northern Ireland that contains all of the county it is named after. The district council also contains a small section of County Tyrone in the Dromore and Kilskeery road areas....
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. It lies within the Fermanagh District Council
Fermanagh District Council
Fermanagh District Council is a local council in Northern Ireland. The borders of the district are very similar to those of the traditional County Fermanagh, containing all of that county plus a small section of County Tyrone in the Dromore Road and Kilskeery Road areas. Council headquarters are...
area. In the 2001 Census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
the village had a population of 81 people.
Historically, it is part of the larger village of Pettigo
Pettigo
Pettigo is a small village on the border of County Donegal, Republic of Ireland and County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is bisected by the Termon River which is part of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland...
, the remainder of which lies in County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
in the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is divided by the Termon, the river which forms part of the boundary between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
.
Locally, Tullyhommon is known as "High Street", from its hillside position overlooking the rest of Pettigo.
The Troubles
On Remembrance DayRemembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. This day, or alternative dates, are also recognized as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth...
on 8 November 1987, the Provisional IRA planted a bomb
Bomb
A bomb is any of a range of explosive weapons that only rely on the exothermic reaction of an explosive material to provide an extremely sudden and violent release of energy...
on a parade route but it failed to explode. The parade consisted mainly of young members of the Girls' Brigade
Girls' Brigade
The Girls' Brigade is an international and interdenominational Christian youth organization. It was founded in 1893 in Dublin, Ireland. The modern organization was formed as the result of the amalgamation of three like-minded and similarly structured organizations in 1964...
and Boys' Brigade
Boys' Brigade
For the 80s New Wave band from Canada, see Boys Brigade .The Boys' Brigade is an interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values...
with only a handful of security forces in attendance. The bomb was estimated to be four times the size of the Enniskillen bomb
Remembrance Day Bombing
The Remembrance Day bombing took place on 8 November 1987 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland...
. This attempted bombing was part of an operation to coincide with the Enniskillen attack which left 12 civilians dead.
People
Basil McIvorBasil McIvor
William Basil McIvor OBE PC was an Ulster Unionist politician, barrister and pioneer of integrated education.-Early life and education:...
(17 June 1928 – 5 November 2004), Ulster Unionist
Ulster Unionist Party
The Ulster Unionist Party – sometimes referred to as the Official Unionist Party or, in a historic sense, simply the Unionist Party – is the more moderate of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland...
politician and pioneer of integrated education
Integrated Education
The Integrated education movement in Northern Ireland is an attempt to bring together children, parents and teachers from both Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions: the aim being to provide a balanced education, while allowing the opportunity to understand and respect all cultural and religious...
, was born in Tullyhommon.