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Main Ballyconnell-Derrylin Road (B127-R205 )
Scotchtown, Gortineddan, Fermanagh/Cavan Unapproved RoadPhotos Now
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memories
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The road on this crossing is the main Ballyconnell - Derrylin Road which was spiked then blocked in the early 1970's.
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The road was reopened by locals and the British Army did not block it again, but they put in place a fortified checkpoint just over the border in the Northern Ireland.
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The Murray Brothers lived in the house right on the border the border ran through the middle of their house.
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The manned British Army checkpoints at this crossing were attacked a number of times.
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