tourist attractions around fermanagh

Lough Erne is a big lough, some 37,800 acres, with the best trout fishing area in the lower lough. The mayfly appears about mid-May and lasts until mid-June. The early season fishing in late March up to the mayfly and again in September can also be very good....

Excavations in 1959 showed that the church had a predecessor in wood at the same location. The site, which, unusually, is not associated by tradition with the name of any particular saint, is best known for the curious set of stone figures with grimacing faces which are now attached to the interior north wall of the church.

The figures were found built into the stone church. They are made up of one set of two small figures and another group of four larger figures, along with a rough-ou...

An island monastery, the ruins of which include a 12th century church with an intact Romanesque doorway and six unusual stone statues of 9th/10th century....

The exceptional harmony of woodland, water, parkland and old buildings gives Crom its very special quality. One of the most important nature conservation sites owned by the National Trust, the estate woodlands consist of fine stands of ancient oak, providing a rich and diverse habitat, while the shoreline of Crom support many very rare plants. The fine old buildings which enhance the landscape include Crom Old Castle, Crichton Tower and Crom Church....

Established in 1857, a visit to Belleek offers a fascinating insight into the life and times of a company that has come to represent the highest standard of Irish craftsmanship, at home and abroad.

A tour of the pottery is like a step back in time. The methods and techniques developed by the very first Belleek craftsman are still meticulously followed today.

Visit Belleek and discover the secret that has made us famous the world over.

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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 i...

The Marble Arch Caves are one of Europe's finest showcaves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers....