Enniskillen Attractions
The A 46 runs along the west side of Lough Earne to Enniskillen (pop. 12,500), situated between the two loughs, which are here connected by the River Erne. This lively holiday resort has a good number of old mansions, as well as some delightful parkland scenery, particularly Florence Court and its grounds, the seat of the Counts of Enniskillen, and Castlecoole, a mansion built in the Palladian style by James Wyatt in 1796. Its favorable position on the old trading route between Ulster and Connaught was originally the reason for the choice of Enniskillen as seat of the Maguires, the chieftains of Fermanagh, who had the lough guarded by a fleet of sometimes as many as 1,500 boats. Two other buildings worth seeing are the Anglican Cathedral (17th/18th C.), in which hang the banners of the former royal regiment, and Portora Royal School.
Castle Coole
Castle Coole is an 18th C. neo-Classical house designed by James Wyatt. Any visit should take in the ornate State Bedroom, the Servants' Turnnel, the stables and the nature display in the Grand Yard. There are many landscaped areas surrounding the mansion which offer pleasant walks.
Castle Coole
Enniskillen BT74 6JY
Northern Ireland
Enniskillen BT74 6JY
Northern Ireland
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Derrygonnelly - Tully Castle, Northern Ireland
(Near Enniskillen)
Derrygonnelly is a charming 1830s village. Its Tully Castle is a fortified house built by Sir John Hume in 1610. Thirty-one years later it was burnt by the Maguires. A herb garden recreates 17th C. style.
Enniskillen Castle
Enniskillen Castle was once the stronghold of the Gaelic chieftains. Today it house permanent displays on the Maguires, the Fermanagh people and landscape, and also the regimental museum of the Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Fifth Dragoon Guards.
Enniskillen Castle
Castle Barracks
Enniskillen BT74 7HL
Northern Ireland
Castle Barracks
Enniskillen BT74 7HL
Northern Ireland
Hours
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Facilities
Gift shop
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Forthill Park & Cole Monument
Forthill Park contains beautifully kept grounds including a steep hill with an imposing monument at the top. The structure was built in 1857 to commemorate Sir Galbraith Lowry-Cole, one of Wellington's generals. Visitors can climb the 108 steps to the top.
Inniskilling Museum
A visit to the County Museum in Enniskillen Castle gives a good overview of the historical development of the area.
Inniskillings Museum
The Castle
Enniskillen BT74 7HL
Northern Ireland
The Castle
Enniskillen BT74 7HL
Northern Ireland
Hours
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Irvinestown - Castle Archdale Country Park
At Castle Archdale Country Park visitors can see natural history exhibits, old farm machinery, and a WWII display featuring the Battle of the Atlantic. For the energetic there are hiking paths, cycle and boat rentals, and pony trekking.
From the marina ferries leave for White Island.
From the marina ferries leave for White Island.
Castle Archdale Country Park
Irvinestown BT94 1PP
Northern Ireland
Irvinestown BT94 1PP
Northern Ireland
Hours
April 18 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland
(Near Enniskillen)
The town of Lisnaskea (pop. 2,450) has a main street which is crowded with pubs. Castle Balfour was built in about 1618 by Sir James Balfour. It remained occupied until the early 19th C.
Monea Castle
Monea Castle was a plantation castle built by Malcolm Hamilton in about 1618. A fire struck the building in 1750 and it has since been abandoned.
Monea Castle
Enniskillen
Northern Ireland
Enniskillen
Northern Ireland
Portora Royal School
Portora Royal School in Enniskillen was founded at the beginning of the 16th C. by Charles I. Former pupils of the school include Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett.
Roslea Heritage Centre
Roslea Heritage Centre contains an 1874 schoolhouse, traditional farming tools, local crafts and a genealogy service.
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