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William also known as Willie or Billy is often seen in [[Lisnaskea]] or [[Enniskillen]], however reports of sightings come from throughout [[County Fermanagh]], and sometime further afield (See Rare Sightings).
William also known as Willie or Billy is often seen in [[Lisnaskea]] or [[Enniskillen]]. However reports of sightings come from throughout [[County Fermanagh]], particularly on Black Saturday and the Twelfth when he marches behind the bands carrying a Union Jack tied to a stick that he's got from a hedge.  Other reported sightings are further afield (See Rare Sightings).


==Education==
==Education==
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==Rare Sightings==
==Rare Sightings==
* London - Reports of sightings in a London Airport
* London - Reports of sightings in a London Airport
* France - Reports of a voice very simular, however no sighting was confirmed.
* France - Reports of a voice very similar, however no sighting was confirmed.
* Balmoral Show, Belfast - Lord Boyd was spotted in the crowd and appeared on stage.


==Photographs==
==Photographs==
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File:LordBoyd.jpg|Lord Boyd waves to crowd of fans
File:LordBoyd.jpg|Lord Boyd waves to crowd of fans
File:LordBoyd2.jpg|Lord Boyd shows off his new shorts
File:LordBoyd3.jpg|Lord Boyd addresses a crowd
File:LordBoyd4.jpg|Lord Boyd watches the comings and going around Lisnaskea
File:LordBoyd5.jpg|Lord Boyd allows passer-by to kiss his hand
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William Boyd (1950-Present)

William Boyd

William also known as Willie or Billy is often seen in Lisnaskea or Enniskillen. However reports of sightings come from throughout County Fermanagh, particularly on Black Saturday and the Twelfth when he marches behind the bands carrying a Union Jack tied to a stick that he's got from a hedge. Other reported sightings are further afield (See Rare Sightings).

Education

  • Aghadrumsee Primary School
  • Lisnaskea High School

Achievements

In 2009 the local people, proudly gave William the honourable title of "Lord Boyd of Tully". Tully being the townland where Lord Boyd was born and resides. While in the presence of Lord Boyd one should address him as "Lord" or "Sir".

Rare Sightings

  • London - Reports of sightings in a London Airport
  • France - Reports of a voice very similar, however no sighting was confirmed.
  • Balmoral Show, Belfast - Lord Boyd was spotted in the crowd and appeared on stage.

Photographs

External Links

The Willy Boyd Appreciation Society - Facebook

Media