Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War

Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh

7th May 2020

Victory in Europe Day on 8th May 1945 saw locals of Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh mix with an international crowd as they lit a bonfire to mark Allied victory.

Places of Interest

The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the area's Second World War heritage.

Ma Bothwell’s Eating House, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh

Main Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh

Ma Bothwell's Eating House in Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh was a favourite with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force based nearby at Castle Archdale.

Ma Shutt’s Bar, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh

14 Mill Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh

During the Second World War, a bar known as Ma Shutt's on Mill Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh was a favourite with aircrew from the nearby bases.

Peter Gallagher’s Bar, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh

45-47 Main Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh

Peter Gallagher's Bar stood on the Main Street of Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh and was a popular haunt for British and Canadian airmen during wartime.