My wife Ronnie nee McCabe of "The Stag's Head" Fermanagh Street and myself very much enjoyed the selection of photos old and new of Clones, which brought back memories of days gone-by and updated our take on Clones, many thanks, Enda.
Hugh Morrison Thanks very much Hugh and give my best regards to Ronnie. I remember our school days very well. It’s not that long ago, and we’re still only spring chickens! I’m thrilled that people are enjoying the videos. Clones is a lovely wee town with a great community of people, and these videos were a labour of love. Thanks again.
What a lovely video, very well produced, I love seeking out footage of Ireland and great videos like this pop up from time to time. My cousin lives in Clones and I visit her when I'm on holiday in Ireland. I think it's a lovely town. I remember my mum taking me to a Fleadh Cheol in Clones in the 1960's when I was about 6 or 7 years old, it was a great adventure for me going there on the bus from Cavan town, Not long after that I came to live in England but will never forget that happy experience 💚
Thanks very much for the lovely compliment. I'm very happy you enjoyed the video and that it brought some nice memories for you. Thanks for sharing those. Clones is a great little community still and with the finest of people - even if I say so myself :) I don't know if you have already seen this video of Clones in the 60's. It's a cine film taken my my Dad. th-cam.com/video/jLyXPP7cqlw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and commenting. The Bundoran Express is always spoken about in affectionate terms. I remember my Father saying that he, along with my uncle watched the last express train leaving Bundoran. The closing of the railway line in October 1957 is often lamented, and indeed it was a colossal loss to the area. Of course we are all slaves to the state of the economy at any given time, but it is still difficult to believe the closure of the GNR was anything other than shortsightedness. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I suppose crystal balls were in short supply at the time.
Thanks, great work! Are there any memorials to John Wesley in Clones? It seems he lived there for a period an established a Methodist church in Clones? Thanks.
Thanks very much for your comments. Yes indeed John Wesley founded his first church in Cara Street, almost opposite where I used to live. When I was growing up I used to hear this spoken about from time to time, but I don’t believe there was any plaque erected back then. However Clones Historical Society have been very active over the last number of years and this might have changed now. You could make an inquiry to Clones Notice Boards (on Facebook) and they would be happy to respond. Incidentally the Wesley Church was behind the house you can see at around 13 seconds on this video th-cam.com/video/HDV3K4BENZM/w-d-xo.html The property had become a scrapyard during my time living in Clones which was run by the late Pat Grue, who is the gentleman on the right n the photo. I hope this information helps.
Clones is right on the Border which I know was difficult in the past but hopefully is not so bad now, even with Brexit and all the hoo-ha with that. Thank you for the views though-well done of course too.
Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. The good news is that Clones is going through a renewal at the moment and has received a huge injection of funds to develop the Ulster Canal in the locality. Here is a link www.anglocelt.ie/2022/07/04/e40-million-announced-for-next-phase-of-ulster-canal-project/. Hopefully this will bring about a resurgence in the local economy and beyond.
ah good man Enda great pictures old and new.clones would be on the top of the list of a towns that has witnessed a lot of hard times.The recession hit it hard too.any sign of the ulster canal opening up soon.Always had fond memories of meeting up on the motorbikes around clones.
Dear Enda, i have come across this and it me reminds me of my Great Aunt Lizzie from clones). Do you have any information with regards to my Family So i can continue to build my family tree please. I Believe she went by the name liz (McKenna?)and grew up to be very old indeed and lived with her brother? Jimmy McKenna. I visited about 30 years ago. All I can remember apart from the Sweet shop the Pub and Cross in town is that it used to be 30 mins walk from town and im sure we went uphill for a bit, maybe a roundabout/pond.....there was no street lighting. It was a long time ago but any information you can give me would be great. kind regards
Hello James, Thank you for making contact. I’m happy this video brings back memories for you. Clones, as you probably know is a very historic town. As you might expect in a small country like Ireland, each county would carry a preponderance of specific family names and the McKenna family name origin is strongly associated with Co Monaghan. I don’t know if you are on Facebook, but Clones Notice Boards among other things is a fantastic resource for finding out things. If you like (?) I can pass to them a copy of the text of your message and ask them to post it to see if anybody can provide further information as it would be interesting to see what might come back for you.
@@jamessetchell1814 Hi James, CNB posted your request earlier this evening on FB and already there are a few replies. Rather than posting it in public, could you send me your email address and I will send you a copy of the replies received so far. You can send it to me at clonestownvideos@gmx.com Thank you
@@jamessetchell1814 Hi James, there is a lot of interesting information up on the Clones Notice Boards Facebook page now in response to your request. I hope you can access it. Kind regards
My wife Ronnie nee McCabe of "The Stag's Head" Fermanagh Street and myself very much enjoyed the selection of photos old and new of Clones, which brought back memories of days gone-by and updated our take on Clones, many thanks, Enda.
Hugh Morrison Thanks very much Hugh and give my best regards to Ronnie. I remember our school days very well. It’s not that long ago, and we’re still only spring chickens! I’m thrilled that people are enjoying the videos. Clones is a lovely wee town with a great community of people, and these videos were a labour of love. Thanks again.
Some fond memories growing up in Clones. 1977 to 89. Clonkeencole.
What a lovely video, very well produced, I love seeking out footage of Ireland and great videos like this pop up from time to time. My cousin lives in Clones and I visit her when I'm on holiday in Ireland. I think it's a lovely town. I remember my mum taking me to a Fleadh Cheol in Clones in the 1960's when I was about 6 or 7 years old, it was a great adventure for me going there on the bus from Cavan town, Not long after that I came to live in England but will never forget that happy experience 💚
Thanks very much for the lovely compliment. I'm very happy you enjoyed the video and that it brought some nice memories for you. Thanks for sharing those. Clones is a great little community still and with the finest of people - even if I say so myself :) I don't know if you have already seen this video of Clones in the 60's. It's a cine film taken my my Dad. th-cam.com/video/jLyXPP7cqlw/w-d-xo.html
My in-laws move there a bit back. I really LOVE this town!
Thanks for watching. Clones is a great community and I always feel there is something different and special about it.
A really lovely little visit to Clones.. thank you for your creative work.
Thanks very much for watching. It's a great wee town. Don't be a stranger :)
Lived in Clones from 1950 to 56.. father worked on GNR.. remember going to Bundoran by train… lived in Lr Abbey St and then O Neill park…
Thanks for watching and commenting. The Bundoran Express is always spoken about in affectionate terms. I remember my Father saying that he, along with my uncle watched the last express train leaving Bundoran. The closing of the railway line in October 1957 is often lamented, and indeed it was a colossal loss to the area. Of course we are all slaves to the state of the economy at any given time, but it is still difficult to believe the closure of the GNR was anything other than shortsightedness. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I suppose crystal balls were in short supply at the time.
Terrific work Enda. A gem! Well done.
WHAT A FANTASTIC VIDEO OF CLONES-I DID NOT RECOGNISE THE TOWN !
WONDERFUL WORK ENDA-CONGRATULATIONS ON A SPLENDID PIECE OF FILMING,DELIGHTED FOR YOU .
First street is Whitehall Street, I believe my great grandma lived there in the 1860s
That's right Andy, the is Whitehall Street, but it had a name change and is now more commonly known as McCurtain Street. Thanks for watching.
Great job, Edna. enjoyed the visit.
Thanks, great work! Are there any memorials to John Wesley in Clones? It seems he lived there for a period an established a Methodist church in Clones? Thanks.
Thanks very much for your comments. Yes indeed John Wesley founded his first church in Cara Street, almost opposite where I used to live. When I was growing up I used to hear this spoken about from time to time, but I don’t believe there was any plaque erected back then. However Clones Historical Society have been very active over the last number of years and this might have changed now. You could make an inquiry to Clones Notice Boards (on Facebook) and they would be happy to respond. Incidentally the Wesley Church was behind the house you can see at around 13 seconds on this video th-cam.com/video/HDV3K4BENZM/w-d-xo.html The property had become a scrapyard during my time living in Clones which was run by the late Pat Grue, who is the gentleman on the right n the photo. I hope this information helps.
@@musichead1313 Thank you Enda very much that is fascinating! Yes i will do that thanks.
Do you remember 'Go Gay Week' back in the 60's - we were way ahead of ourselves?
Like it was only yesterday. We were so cosmopolitan...and it was great weather too.
Clones is right on the Border which I know was difficult in the past but hopefully is not so bad now, even with Brexit and all the hoo-ha with that.
Thank you for the views though-well done of course too.
Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. The good news is that Clones is going through a renewal at the moment and has received a huge injection of funds to develop the Ulster Canal in the locality. Here is a link www.anglocelt.ie/2022/07/04/e40-million-announced-for-next-phase-of-ulster-canal-project/. Hopefully this will bring about a resurgence in the local economy and beyond.
great stuff.more life in the old photos than the new ones.suppose they must have been taken early in the morning i hope!
T'was indeed early Derrick, just before the rush hour on a beautiful September morning as I recall.
ah good man Enda great pictures old and new.clones would be on the top of the list of a towns that has witnessed a lot of hard times.The recession hit it hard too.any sign of the ulster canal opening up soon.Always had fond memories of meeting up on the motorbikes around clones.
Dear Enda, i have come across this and it me reminds me of my Great Aunt Lizzie from clones). Do you have any information with regards to my Family So i can continue to build my family tree please. I Believe she went by the name liz (McKenna?)and grew up to be very old indeed and lived with her brother? Jimmy McKenna. I visited about 30 years ago. All I can remember apart from the Sweet shop the Pub and Cross in town is that it used to be 30 mins walk from town and im sure we went uphill for a bit, maybe a roundabout/pond.....there was no street lighting. It was a long time ago but any information you can give me would be great. kind regards
Hello James, Thank you for making contact. I’m happy this video brings back memories for you. Clones, as you probably know is a very historic town. As you might expect in a small country like Ireland, each county would carry a preponderance of specific family names and the McKenna family name origin is strongly associated with Co Monaghan. I don’t know if you are on Facebook, but Clones Notice Boards among other things is a fantastic resource for finding out things. If you like (?) I can pass to them a copy of the text of your message and ask them to post it to see if anybody can provide further information as it would be interesting to see what might come back for you.
That would be wonderful.
Thankyou for your help
Very much Appreciated
Kind regards
@@jamessetchell1814 Hi James, CNB posted your request earlier this evening on FB and already there are a few replies. Rather than posting it in public, could you send me your email address and I will send you a copy of the replies received so far. You can send it to me at clonestownvideos@gmx.com
Thank you
@@jamessetchell1814 Hi James, there is a lot of interesting information up on the Clones Notice Boards Facebook page now in response to your request. I hope you can access it. Kind regards