Hello allI am wondering if there is anyone who has some local knowledge about the border between Tyrone and Donegal at Clady. My family were split in two by the border in 1921, although the Donegal members seemed to have managed to continue attending their church in Tyrone ( Urney Presbyterian) and my father born in Tyrone seems to have known his mother's family home in Donegal. Their route across the border was via Clady Bridge over the river Finn. I have been reading about the establishment of customs posts and how it affected people living along the border. Does anyone know if clady Bridge was an approved crossing or not, and how easy was it to move between the two counties there? I know movement on foot was allowed and restrictions were introduced on motor vehicles but what about horse drawn carriages?I would be grateful for any information or thoughts that anyone has.Regards Marion Shephard Sent from my Galaxy
Hello allI am wondering if there is anyone who has some local knowledge about the border between Tyrone and Donegal at Clady. My family were split in two by the border in 1921, although the Donegal members seemed to have managed to continue attending their church in Tyrone ( Urney Presbyterian) and my father born in Tyrone seems to have known his mother's family home in Donegal. Their route across the border was via Clady Bridge over the river Finn. I have been reading about the establishment of customs posts and how it affected people living along the border. Does anyone know if clady Bridge was an approved crossing or not, and how easy was it to move between the two counties there? I know movement on foot was allowed and restrictions were introduced on motor vehicles but what about horse drawn carriages?I would be grateful for any information or thoughts that anyone has.Regards Marion Shephard Sent from my Galaxy