Hotels in County Fermanagh


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About County Fermanagh

The area around Lower Lough Erne boasts a rich combination of natural and historic sights. From pre-Christian times, settlers sought the security offered by the lake's forests and inlets. Exploring Lough Erne by land or by boat is a delightful experience. In summer, ferries serve several islands and cruisers are available to hire. The limestone hills of west Fermanagh contain many interesting cave systems. Explore this delightful county at your leisure, stopping off in one of the many welcoming towns and villages.

The most remarkable natural feature in County Fermanagh is the River Erne, which winds through the centre of the county. It expands into an extensive, island-studded lake split into two parts - Upper and Lower Lough Erne - by the town of Enniskillen.

This bustling regional centre boasts a great range of shops and pubs, but still manages to retain a sense of traditional charm and character. Enniskillen's location between the two lochs gives it an almost continental feel. Spectacular Enniskillen Castle was once the stronghold of the Maguire chieftains, and later became an army barracks.


Enniskillen Castle

Enniskillen Castle

In a series of ding-dong battles between the Maguires and the O'Neills on the one hand, and between the Maguires and the English on the other, the castle changed hands many times during the course of the 16th century. In 1602 it was taken by Niall Garve O'Donnell and the English, and five years later it was occupied solely by the English. The bottom of the tower (known as the keep) at the centre of the castle may be part of the original 15th century Maguire castle, but the remainder of the tower is the result of a later rebuild, and now houses the regimental museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Fermanagh County Museum. Standing on the river side of the enclosure is the so-called water-gate, built probably in 1611.

 

 

Castle Archdale Country Park

Castle Archdale Country Park

The Park and surrounding area are rich in historical features; early settlers found Lough Erne a convenient and safe transport route and the islands provided solitude and security; hence on many islands monastic sites were established such as at Devenish and White Island. Both are accessible by ferry (seasonal). During the 1939-45 War, 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 operational/maintenance base from where Sunderlands and Catalinas flew.

 

 

 

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