Video Interview: Eddie O'Malley
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memories
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The crossing was opened up in the 1950's and this was a major event for the community at that time.
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There was a static Garda and Irish Army checkpoint at this junction.
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In August 1973, two members of the IRA were transporting a bomb when the device exploded, killing both people.
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The Border Inn was a popular local dance hall just on the southern side of the border. A loyalist group burnt it to the ground after holding the place up and robbing everyone attending the dance.
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