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About County Fermanagh
County Fermanagh is the westernmost of the six counties that form
Northern Ireland. It is part of the province of Ulster. Fermanagh is
often referred to as Ireland's Lake District. The county is
approximately 120 km (75 mi) from Belfast and 160 km (99 mi) from
Dublin. In Northern Ireland the county borders County Tyrone to the
north-east, and in the Republic of Ireland the county borders County
Monaghan to the south-east, County Cavan and County Leitrim to the
south-west and County Donegal to the north-west. Fermanagh is the
only county of Northern Ireland that does not border Lough Neagh.
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Agriculture and tourism are two of the most important industries in
Fermanagh. The main types of farming in the area are beef, dairy,
sheep, pigs and some poultry. Most of the agricultural land is used
as grassland for grazing and silage or hay rather than for other
crops. The waterways are extensively used by cabin cruisers, other
small pleasure craft and anglers. The main town of Fermanagh is
Enniskillen. The island town hosts a range of attractions including
the Castle Coole Estate and Enniskillen Castle, which is home to the
museum of The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the 5th Royal
Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. |
Belleek Pottery
After celebrating our 150th Anniversary with a range of exciting and
memorable events, Belleek Pottery is looking forward to another year
as one of Ireland’s top five visitor attractions and invites you to
come and explore the fascinating story behind Ireland’s oldest
pottery. Famous for crafting the world’s most distinctive Parian
China creations, a visit to our award winning visitor centre lets
you discover the secrets that have made Belleek Pottery one of the
most enduring success stories in Irish craftsmanship.
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Marble Arch Caves
Marble Arch Caves are one of Europe’s finest showcaves allowing
visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers,
waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. Cuilcagh Mountain
Park an area of outstanding natural beauty within Northern Ireland.
Within the boundaries of Marble Arch Caves European Geopark lies one
of Europe’s finest showcaves along with Cuilcagh Mountain Park, a
beautiful expanse of conserved bogland. The showcaves allow visitors
to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls,
winding passages and lofty chambers. Cuilcagh Mountain Park provides
visitors with breathtaking views of Fermanagh, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo
and Donegal. At the caves, lively and informative guides conduct
tours past a bewildering variety of cave formations – stalactites
glisten above stream ways and chambers while fragile mineral veils
and cascades of creamy calcite coat walls and spread as shimmering
terraces across rock strewn floors. Spectacular walkways allow easy
access while powerful lighting reveals the stunning beauty and
grandeur of the caves. Electrically powered boats glide through huge
caverns carrying visitors along a subterranean river. Tours last for
75 minutes and are suitable for people of average fitness.
Comfortable walking shoes and a warm sweater are recommended. On
Cuilcagh Mountain, visitors can complete a self guided 6 hour walk
to the summit or take a leisurely stroll along the mountain track
enjoying the scenery and wildlife. Interpretation boards are
strategically placed to help visitors understand just how 350million
years of geology has created the landscape we see today.
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Devenish Island
Devenish Island is an island in Lower Lough Erne, north of
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Aligned roughly
north-south, it is about one and a quarter miles long and two-thirds
of a mile wide. Devenish contains one of the finest monastic sites
in Northern Ireland. A round tower thought to date from the 12th
century is situated on the island, as are the walls of the Oratory
of Saint Molaise who established the monastery in the 6th century,
on a pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick in County Mayo. It became a
centre of scholarship and although raided by Vikings in 837 and
burned in 1157, it later flourished as the site of the parish church
and St Mary’s Augustinian Priory.
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Florence Court
Florence Court is a large 18th century house and estate located 8
miles south-west of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
It is set in the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain. The nearby village
is distinguished by the one-word name Florencecourt. It is owned and
managed by the National Trust and is the sister property of nearby
Castle Coole. The other National Trust property in County Fermanagh
is the Crom Estate. Florence Court was the family home of the Cole
family, who were known as the Earls of Enniskillen, after the nearby
county town. The National Trust acquired Florence Court in 1953,
shortly before a devastating fire destroyed the upper floors of the
house. Extensive restoration efforts have since returned Florence
Court to much of its former glory, although some rooms on the upper
floors remain closed. The house is best known for its exquisite
rococo decoration and fine Irish furniture. Many original items of
furniture, previously sold, have been re-acquired and returned. The
estate includes a walled garden with displays of both temperate and
semi-tropical plants, a working water-powered sawmill, an ice house,
and a natural spring well. The Larganess River flows through the
estate. Pasture lands and forestry occupy much of the estate. It is
a prime source of Irish yew wood. |
Headhunters Barber Shop & Railway Museum
A trip to Headhunters Barber Shop & Railway Museum is like taking a
remarkable journey into the past bringing the golden age of the
railway vividly to life. Visitors start their journey of discovery
at the reconstructed Railway Booking Office where the ticket
collector invites you to step on board and enjoy the evocative
nostalgia, social heritage and amazing artefacts associated with the
railways which operated throughout Fermanagh and the border counties
until their closure in 1957. Established in 2002, with the help of
former railway employees and enthusiasts, the museums purpose is to
collect, preserve, and interpret local railway heritage for the
benefit of the community. This fascinating historical exhibition
looks at the impact which railways had on people’s lives. At a time
when the local railway station was the gateway to the wider world
the exhibition reveals how railways stimulated exports, provided
greater access to education, enabled honeymoons to become part of
the wedding celebration, encouraged people to go on seaside
holidays, and brought a greater variety of goods to the shops. This
museum is an historic gem which is continually being enhanced with
new exhibits, many of which have been kindly donated by former
railway employees. Visitors can affectionately recall the memories,
emotional appeal and excitement associated with the bygone age of
steam travel.
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Castle Archdale Country Park
Castle Archdale Country Park is situated about 10 miles north west
of Enniskillen and extends to cover 230 acres along the shores of
Lower Lough Erne. The region is abundant in historical features,
with many monastic sites such as Devenish and White Island. Castle
Archdale is based on the demesne of the Archdale Manor House, which
was built in 1773, of which now only the courtyard buildings remain.
Boats are available for hire for those wishing to explore the nearby
islands, some of which are National Nature Reserves. Features within
the Park include a red deer enclosure, wildfowl ponds, nature trail,
butterfly garden and wildflower meadow. To make the most of your
visit, be sure not to miss the Archdale Centre, which is in the
corner of the main courtyard. Here you can see various exhibitions
which will help you to understand our efforts to conserve this
beautiful part of Fermanagh. Evidence of the 1939-45 War can also be
found throughout the park in flying-boat docks, ammunition dumps,
Slit trenches, etc. This is because Lough Erne played an important
role as the most westerly flying-boat station, from which aircraft
protected the allied convoys from the U-Boat threat in the North
Atlantic. Castle Archdale was the main base from which they flew and
this is highlighted in an exhibition within the Centre entitled
"Castle Archdale at War". |
Crom Castle
Set on the shores of Upper Lough Erne, Crom is one of Ireland's most
important nature conservation areas with many rare species. The
2,000 acre demesne contains ancient woodland, tranquil islands,
estate cottages and Old Crom Castle, all linked by the
breathtakingly beautiful landscape designed by W.S.Gilpin in the
19th century.
• Inspirational woodland walks and nature trails
• Spectacular views along the Kingfisher Cycle Trail
• Wild deer, the shy and secretive pine marten and rare butterflies
• All eight species of native bats
• Ancient yew trees named among the 50 greatest British trees
• Outstanding array of rare lichens
• Jetty for boats and cruisers along the Shannon-Erne Waterway
• Coarse angling and pike fishing
• Historic buildings, holiday cottages and campsite
• Children’s play area and wildlife exhibition
• Guided tours by arrangement |
Enniskillen Castle
Enniskillen Castle overlooks Lough Erne in Enniskillen, once the
stronghold of Gaelic Maguire chieftains. The castle's history is
traced from its beginnings as a Maguire castle until its use as a
barracks in the 1700s and 1800s. Fermanagh County Museum has
award-winning displays: 'Country People, Country Places: 'The Making
of a Landscape', which gives insight into Fermanagh's natural
history, archaeology and rural lifestyle. |
Towns in Fermanagh
Enniskillen Lisnaskea Derrylin Ballinamallard Belcoo Bellanaleck
Belleek Blaney Brookeborough Derrygonnelly Drumskinny Florencecourt
Garrison Irvinestown Kesh Killadeas Kilskeery Lisbellaw Lisnarick
Maguiresbridge Monea Newtownbutler Roslea Springfield Tempo White
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