Forkhill Life Remembered Hardship and Hope in Turbulent Times

Forkhill Life Remembered Hardship and Hope in Turbulent Times

Marie McCartan reflects on growing up in Forkhill during the 50s and 60s. Her book, “Down Longfield”, shares stories of survival. Forkhill Life Remembered Hardship and Hope in Turbulent Times Life was hard in Forkhill during the 50s and 60s. Many rural Ulster areas lacked electricity then. Cars were rare, and social events were limited.…

Forkhill’s Former Primary School to Become New Housing Development Area

Forkhill’s Former Primary School to Become New Housing Development Area

Former St Oliver Plunkett’s school will be replaced with new homes, enhancing Forkhill village. Forkhill’s Former Primary School to Become New Housing Development Area Hey, guess what’s happening in Forkhill! That old St Oliver Plunkett’s school is getting a makeover. Remember the one on School Road? It’s changing quite a bit. They’re planning a cool…