Rock and District Historical Society one-day outing

The Rock and District Historical Society is organising a one-day outing to Counties Leitrim and Roscommon on Saturday, August 1.

After departing from Rock village on Saturday morning, the group will make its way to the Glenview Folk Museum in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. This unique private collection includes more that 7,000 antique, historical and novel items ranging from pre-Famine Ireland to the recent past.

Next, it's on to Arigna in Co. Roscommon to visit the Arigna Mining Experience. This attraction works to preserve the 400 year coal mining heritage of this area. A highlight of the visit will be the underground tour of Ireland’s last working coal mine.

In addition to these sites, there will be a delicious meal at The Customs House Inn in Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh before returning to the Rock.

The coach will leave Rock at 8am on Saturday, August 1 and return at approximately 10pm that evening.

The cost of the trip, which includes coach fare, all entrance fees and the evening meal, is £50 per person. All those who wish to join the trip should book by phoning John at 8775 8135 or 077 4994 3800 before July 28. Space is limited so book soon!

Many thanks to the Mid Ulster District Council for supporting this event through its Community Development grant programme.