Newtownbutler

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Newtownbutler
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Newtownbutler
Location within Northern Ireland
Population989 (2011 census)
District
County
Country Northern Ireland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Postcode district BT
Dialling code 028
UK Parliament
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UK
Northern Ireland
Fermanagh
54°10′55″N7°21′40″W / 54.182°N 7.361°W / 54.182; -7.361

Newtownbutler or Newtown Butler is a village in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is in the southeast corner of the county, near Lough Erne, the border with County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland, and the town of Clones. It is surrounded by small lakes and bogland. According to the 2011 census it had a population of 989 people. [2]

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History

Newtownbutler began to be built as a Plantation village in the early 18th century. It was built within the townland of Aghagay. [1]

The Battle of Newtownbutler took place nearby in 1689 during the Williamite War in Ireland.

The Troubles

There were 13 deaths in and around Newtownbutler during the Troubles.

Amenities

Crom Castle and Estate lie on the shores of Upper Lough Erne, just 3 miles from Newtownbutler. The estate was established in the early 17th century during the Plantation of Ulster. Crom Estate is owned by the Crichton family, Earls of Erne and is leased to the National Trust for public use. The estate covers over 1,900 acres (8 km2) of woods, parkland and wetland. Crom Estate is also one of the most important sites in Northern Ireland for bats, with all eight Northern Ireland species recorded on the estate.

The Crom Castle was built in 1820 in Victorian style, although Queen Victoria's reign began in 1837. The castle was designed by the English architect Edward Blore, who was also responsible for designing sections of Buckingham Palace.

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Crom Castle

The village currently has two pubs, The Rambling House and Mulligans Bar and Lounge. The Lanesborough Arms Hotel (formerly Reilly's Bar) was another well known public house in Newwtownbutler that was closed in 2004. The traditional bar was removed and transferred to the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh. The village also has two supermarkets, two takeaways, a butchers, a chemists, a credit union, a church and parish hall, an Orange hall, a community centre, GAA grounds and a large community playpark.

Notable people

Transport

Newtownbutler railway station opened on June 26th 1858 and was finally closed on October 1st 1957. [3]

Demographics

2021 census

Residents could identify as more than one nationality.
National Identity of Newtownbutler area residents (2021) [4] [5] [6]
NationalityPer cent
British
18.7%
Irish
59.2%
Northern Irish
26.6%

On census day (2021) the usually resident population of Newtownbutler village and surrounding countryside was 3,039. This incorporates NISRA mapped areas Erne East F2, F3, F4, E4 and E5. [7] Of these:

2011 census

Newtownbutler is classified as a small village or hamlet by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (i.e. with population between 500 and 1,000 people). On census day (27 March 2011) there were 989 people living in Newtownbutler. [2] Of these:

Sport

Newtownbutler is home to the Newtownbutler First Fermanaghs Gaelic football team. They play at all levels of football in both the men's and women's categories. Their last Fermanagh Senior Championship title came in 2007. [10]

Groups

Marching bands

According to the Ulster Bands Forum there are six marching bands operating in Newtownbutler Ward. Four are from Newtownbutler while the other two operate in the nearby village of Magheraveely. The four from Newtownbutler are: Feaugh Pipe Band; Loughkillygreen Accordion Band; Newtownbutler Flute Band; and Wattlebridge Accordion Band. [11]

Orange lodges

According to the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Newtownbutler District No.1 is the largest district in County Fermanagh with ten men's lodges and one women's lodge. [12] The district covers the wards of Newtownbutler and Roslea. Five lodges operate within Newtownbutler and its immediate surrounding area. These are: LOL 184 Newtownbutler; LOL 391 Wattlebridge; LOL 854 Loughkillygreen; LOL 1219 Crom Castle; and LOL 1320 Feaugh.

There are also three Royal Black Preceptory lodges operating in the Newtownbutler area. They are: RBP 154 Newtownbutler; RBP 204 Loughkillygreen; RBP 811 Drummully [13]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Placenames Database of Ireland Archived 31 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine (see archival records)
  2. 1 2 "Census 2011 Population Statistics for Newtownbutler Settlement". Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021. UKOpenGovernmentLicence.svg This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright.
  3. "Newtownbutler station" (PDF). Railscot – Irish Railways. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2007.
  4. "National Identity (Irish)" . Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  5. "National Identity (Northern Irish)". NISRA. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  6. "National Identity (British)". NISRA. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  7. "Newtownbutler Area 2021". NISRA. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  8. "Religion or religion brought up in". NISRA. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  9. "National identity (person based) – basic detail (classification 1)". NISRA. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  10. "Newtown triumph". Irish Independent . 10 September 2007. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  11. "Ulster Bands Forum". Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  12. "Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland". Archived from the original on 20 January 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  13. "The Royal Black Institution".