Explore a rich record of local governance and parish life in Enniskillen from 1666 to 1797.
The Old Enniskillen Vestry Book, edited by Somerset Richard Lowry-Corry of Belmore, gathers original vestry records, curates’ names, inscriptions, and notes on the parish of Enniskillen and surrounding churches. It pairs these materials with biographical notes and contextual commentary that illuminate church life, administration, and community history across more than a century.
Drilled with primary sources, this edition presents lists of curates, vestry decisions, and memorials, offering a window into how parish duties and social networks operated in a changing Ireland. It also includes notes on related parishes and the broader ecclesiastical landscape, making it a useful reference for researchers, genealogists, and local history enthusiasts.
- Original vestry entries and lists of clergy from 1666–1797
- Biographical notes and genealogical hints related to past parish figures
- Annotations that place records in local and ecclesiastical context
- Connections to nearby churches and parish histories in the region
Ideal for readers of local Irish history, genealogists tracing Enniskillen families, and anyone interested in how parish life shaped a border town.