These are two islands situated in Lough Erne, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland They are well worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. These two islands are truly hidden gems. There is an abbey on White Island in whose walls eight small statues are mounted. They were only discovered in this...
This is truly a monastic site that has to be seen on any tours of Ireland. It is an island on Lough Erne, near Enniskillen, in the North of Ireland. The island is accessible by boat only. The monastery was founded by Saint Molaise in the 6th century. There...
This is an estate on the banks of Lough Coole, near the town of Enniskillen, in Northern Ireland. If you are passing that way on any tours of Ireland it is worth a stop. It has been the home of the Corry family since 1656. The present house...
This market town in the North of Ireland has a few things to see on any tours of Ireland. The earliest parts of Enniskillen Castle date from the 15th century. It houses a very impressive military museum. The castle sits on an island between Lower Lough Erne, and...
This town is the capital of County Fermanagh and worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. It stands on the winding River Erne between Upper and Lower Lough Erne. At this strategic bridgehead the Maguires built their castle in the 15th century. Enniskillen was home to two of...
The caves are cut by three streams which flow down the slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain, unite underground and emerge as the Cladagh River. Tours lasting 75 minutes consists of a boat ride into the depths of the cave complex and a guided walk that leads...
Florence Court is one of the most important neo-classical 18th century houses in the country. It was named after Florence Bourchier-Wrey, who married John Cole in 1707. The property was inherited by their son, who was elevated to the Irish peerage as Baron Mountflorence in...
Castle Coole is an imposing mansion built in 1790-98 for the Earl of Belmore by James Wyatt. The portraits of George I and Queen Charlotte by Ramsey hang in the hall. Highlights include some notable plasterwork by Joseph Rose, an Italian marble topped table and...
Enniskillen (Inis Ceitleann, Ceithle’s Island) the capital of County Fermanagh illustrates very well the long, neat, narrow street of the Northern Irish agricultural town. It stands on the winding River Erne between Upper and Lower Lough Erne. At this strategic bridge head the Maguires, turbulent...
The monastery here was founded by St. Molaise in the 6th century , and the impressive remains include a 12th century church , oratory and tower. Further along the Island are the ruins of the later Augustinian Abbey of St. Mary and graveyard. Though founded in...