tourist attractions fermanagh

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...

Few country houses can rival the wildly romantic parkland setting of Florence Court or its irresistibly attractive golden-grey facade, whose baroque composition of rustications, balustrades, pedimented niches, lugged surrounds and deep-set quoins has an ethereal, almost bucolic quality.

The architect and date are unknown, as is so often the case in Ireland, but it was probably built around 1750 for John Cole, Baron Mount Florence, while the flanking arcades and pavilions were completed...

The architectual style of the building is renaissance, freely interpreted. The general facade and most of the tower are faced with finely punched Carrickareagh dark limestone, forming a pleasing contrast with the rich cream Dungannon sandstone of the columns, cornices, and the statues which ornament the building.
Before entering, the visitor should also take time to view the imposing oak doors, their elaborate decoration hand-carved by a local craftsman. William Scott, whose illustra...

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 site of a 6th century monastery founded by St. Molaise who was one of the 12 Apostles in Ireland. The monastery was raided by the Vikings in the 9th century and burned in 1157. The island's greatest treasure is an early 11th century book shrine which is now in the National Museum in Dublin. The remains on the island include a perfect round tower and St. Molaise's house 12th century, 13th century church ruins, 11th century gravestones, Augustinian priory, 15th century cross....