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| County Fermanagh |
The County of Fermanagh is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland. Even if there's been no border controls between the two Irelands for a number of years, you can however notice some subtle differences when you will cross from one juristiction to another: road lines, road signs, miles vs. kilometres etc The biggest difference is the currency (Sterling Pound in Northern Ireland and Euro’s in Ireland). Fermanagh is dominated by Ireland’s second biggest waterway - the river Erne and its two lakes, Lower Lough Erne and Upper Lough Erne. |
| 1. Take a stroll in Ely Lodge Forest... [   ] Ely Lodge Forest is a pretty quiet place, not very well known by tourists and located only a few kilometres from Enniskillen. Note that the forest extends over 250 ha by the Lough Erne, and its planting began in 1940. |
| 2. Drive near Monea Castle... [ ] On the right-hand side, you can see a photo taken near Monea Castle. County Fermanagh is still overall quite rural and has got quite a lot of forests, green fields and lakes. I thought this view is both nice and representative of this county, despite the grey sky... |
| 3. Visit Enniskillen Town... [ ] Enniskillen (from the Irish: Inis Ceithleann meaning "Ceithleann's island") is the County town in County Fermanagh. It is located almost exactly in the centre of the county between the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne. It has a population of approximately 11,500. On the right-hand side, you can see a photo of a part of the town, crossed by River Erne. |
| 4. Visit the buttermarket of Enniskillen... [ ] The buttermarket is an area of Enniskillen, which has been converted into an Irish art and craft centre, specialised in sale and promotion of Irish and European craft products (paintings, sculptures, vases etc.). There you'll also be able to meet local artists. |
| 5. Visit Enniskillen Castle... [  ] Enniskillen Castle was built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires chieftains. Guarding one of the few passes into Ulster, it was strategically important throughout its history. In the 17th century, it became an English garrison fort and later served as part of a military barracks. This historic site now houses 2 museums. |
| County Fermanagh in pictures | ||
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 Photo 2. Landscape near Monea Castle. |
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 Photo 3. The River Erne crosses Enniskillen. |
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 Photo 4. Buttermarket in Enniskillen. |
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 Photo 5. Enniskillen Castle |
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Legend:
Nice; Worth a visit; Well worth visiting
Please note that this grading system is only based on my interests and personal experience as a French expat in Ireland. Feel free to visit the same locations and share your experience 
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Free or Not Applicable Entrance fee ≤€5 ; €5<Entrance fee≤€10 ; €10<Entrance fee≤€15 and so on...
These price ranges are indicative only to help you plan your holiday budget and are subject to change. Discounts generally apply for families, groups, children, students and seniors citizens.
While the admission to this site is free, a parking fee may apply.
Heritage Site managed by the Office of Public Works. Most OPW sites are free of charge on the first Wednesday of every month during 2011. A Good tip: the Heritage Card entitles you unlimited admission for one year to all OPW sites (around €21).