Fermanagh in 1921: Candidates vie in some numbers for eight seats
THERE were interesting scenes in Omagh in connection with the nomination of candidates for the joint constituency of Fermanagh and Tyrone. Colonel Henry Irvine, C.B., Under-sheriff for Tyrone and Returning Officer for both counties, attended at the courthouse and received the nomination papers, and there was a large attendance of the general public. Colonel Irvine had the assistance of Mr. Henry A. Burke, D.L., Under-sheriff for Fermanagh, while Mr. R.H. Carson, solicitor, Omagh, acted as assessor. The only surprising feature of the proceedings was the nomination by the Sinn Fein part...
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