Annual Outing: Lisadell House

Wednesday, 8 June 2016: Annual Outing: Lisadell House

Annual Outing: Lisadell House
Annual Outing: Lisadell House

In keeping with tradition the last meeting before the summer recess was the Annual Club Outing. This year it was a coach trip to the West of Ireland on Wednesday 8 June enjoyed by some 45 members with wives and members of Ladies Probus. The first stop was Parke’s Castle on the shores of Lough Gill for a cruise to the Lake Isle of Innisfree. On a beautiful morning, members enjoyed coffee and scones in the passenger lounge with its panoramic windows, while the guide recited some of Yeats best loved poems, including “Stolen Child” and, of course, “Isle of Innisfree”. The party then moved on to Lissadell for a conducted tour of the house, with opportunities to visit the gardens and view an exhibition celebrating the life Constance Markevicz. All too soon it was time to get back on the coach for the short drive to Davis’ Restaurant or Yeats Tavern for a convivial evening meal. Back in Omagh members expressed their appreciation to Probus President, Paul Gallagher, for arranging the outing and to Club Secretary, Gerry McConigle, for his part in organising such a memorable day out.