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Conor Coyle

22 things you only know if you grew up in Enniskillen

Growing up in Enniskillen was full of characters and places that you just wouldn't get anywhere else.

The county town of Fermanagh has seen many changes over the years, and while not as many people live 'between the bridges' as there used to be, there are still plenty of memories townies have from their childhood growing up.

Always known as a tight-knit community who have come through difficult times as well as plenty of good times, there are a few things you only really know if you grew up in 'Skintown'.

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We've pulled together some memories of a few Enniskillen folk, everything from the Ritz cinema to the Housewife's choice...

Going in for a pick n mix at Wellworths

Before going past the double parked prams outside

You found love at the Fort Lodge

Getting a feed in the Derby Cafe

Going for an ice cream in the Housewife’s Choice

You refer to Enniskillen as Skintown

Doing laps on a Sunday nignt around the tech roundabout

You went to watch a film at The Ritz cinema

You’ve been called a ‘cutty’

You’ve been called a ‘cub’

A bag of chips from the Golden Arrow is your favourite meal

You’ve been to the Muck Truck after a night out

Going for presents in Hanna’s Toy World was the best thing ever

That feeling of knowing you’ve a long way home on the 261 bus

You’ve had a night out at ‘The Vintage’

You went for a swim at the Portora pool

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You’ve nearly frozen at the Forum pool

You got a wave from Tommy when you went out the Shore Road

You know what born between the bridges meant

You know about the Nite Bite and its infamous beefcakes

You bought a single cigarette from Barney McElroy's

The smell of Whaley's bakery

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