County Fermanagh

Castle Balfour

Main Street, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, BT92 0JE
Tel: 028 6632 3110
E-mail: bh@doeni.gov.uk

Built between 1616 and 1625 by Michael Lord Balfour of Burleigh as part of
King James 1's plantation of Ulster.

Enniskillen Castle

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT74 7HL
Tel: 028 66 325000    Fax: 028 66 327342
E-mail: castle@fermanagh.gov.uk
Web: www.enniskillencastle.co.uk

Originally built by Hugh Maguire in the 15th century, the castle consists of a central keep and a curtain wall. In the 18th century the castle was remodelled as the Castle Barracks and now houses the Regimental Museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. The museum was established in 1976 by Fermanagh District Council. The Inniskillings Museum with its collection of uniforms, weapons, medals and memorabilia, is the second museum dating back to the 17th Century. Today the castle hosts exhibitions and events for the public and also offers educational programmes for primary and secondary schools.

Monea Castle

On B81, 7 miles north-west of Enniskillen
Tel: 028 6632 3110
E-mail: bh@doeni.gov.uk

Standing on a rocky bluff, overlooking surrounded on all but one side by swampland, Monea Castle was built by 1618 for Malcolm Hamilton. Probably the most interesting example of a ruined planter castles, which was burnt out in the 1641 Great Rebellion and again by the Jacobites in 1689.

Tully Castle

Tully Point, A46 Enniskillen-Belleek Road. Lower Lough Erne, County Fermanagh
Tel: 0    Fax: 0
E-mail: bh@doeni.gov.uk
Web: www.ehsni.gov.uk

The remains of a fortified house and bawn built in 1613 by Sir John Hume and burned by the Maguire's in 1641. The 17th century style garden has been recreated and as visitor centre has been set up in an abandoned farmhouse.

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Devenish Island Monastic Site

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
Tel: 028 6632 2882
E-mail: ehsinfo@doeni.gov.uk
Web: www.ehsni.gov.uk

Founded in the 6th century by St. Molaise, raided by Vikings in 837 and burned in 1157, rebuilt during the Middle Ages. 12th-century round tower and ruined Augustinian abbey. Carved 15th-century high cross in graveyard. Guided tours available. Visitor Centre and exhibitions. Accessible by EHS boat from Trory Point.

Saint Macartins Cathedral

Halls Lane, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7DR
Tel: 028 6632 2917

The cathedral is linked to the great families of Fermanagh, it is also the Regimental Chapel of the Inniskillings Regiments. The cathedral is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday, 11.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.00 (May to early Autumn). Guides are on duty during  to assist visitors and organise tours.

Saint Nailes Church

Derrylin, County Fermanagh

Located in the centre of the Derrylin, St. Nailes was built between 1867-76 near the remains of the medieval monastery of St. Natalis.

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Castle Coole

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 6JY
Tel: 028 6632 2690
E-mail: castlecoole@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

18th-century neo-classical mansion and landscape park.

Florence Court

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 1DB
Tel: 028 6634 8249
E-mail: florencecourt@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

18th-century house and estate with parkland, gardens and woodland.  The Cuilcagh Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to one of Ulster's most important 18th-century houses.