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IFTN LOCATIONS GUIDE - FERMANAGH

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Fermanagh can be reached via the N3 from Dublin and the A4 from Belfast. Ulsterbus provide daily services to County Fermanagh from Belfast and surrounding counties.
GENERAL INFORMATION
A third of this beautiful county is covered by water, with Upper and Lower Lough Erne dominating the landscape.
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 TRANSPORT

Bus
Ulsterbus provide daily services to County Fermanagh from Belfast and surrounding counties.
Ulsterbus 01232 333000

Rail
There are no rail services to Fermanagh.

Sea
The Sea Cat provides the fastest crossing to Northern Ireland from Stranrear in Scotland to Belfast, sailing 5 times a day and taking 90 minutes. A Liverpool to Belfast service runs every second day with Norse Irish Ferries. Stena Sealink and P&O Ferries operate ferries to Larne from Stranrear and Cairnryan, taking up to 140 minutes and sailing 10 to 15 times daily.

Norse Irish Ferries

01 232 779090

Larne Harbour Travel Centre

01 574 270517

Stena Sealink

01 233 647047

Airports

Enniskillen Airport

01365 322771

Car Rental Agencies

Loughside Garages

Enniskillen

01365 324366

Taxi Companies

Call-a-Cab

Enniskillen

01365 324848

County Cabs

Enniskillen

01365 328888

Elite Taxi’s

Enniskillen

01365 327090

Glen Cabs

Enniskillen

01365 329992

Michael Maguire Taxi Service

Lisnaskea

013657 21621

Phoenix Cabs

Belleek

013656 58585

Star Taxi’s

Enniskillen

01365 323232

VR Taxi’s

Newtownbutler

013657 38891

Aircraft Hire

Executive Air Charter

Belfast International Airport

01849 422478

 ACCOMMODATION

Hotels

Killyhevlin Hotel

Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh.

01365 323481

Manor House

Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh.

01365 621561

Fort Lodge Hotel

72 Forthill St , Enniskillen.

01365 323275

Hotel Carlton

Main St, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh.

0013656 58282

Lanesborough Arms Guest Inn

Newtownbutler

013657 38488

Ortine Hotel

95-97 Main St , Lisnaskea.

013657 21206

Railway Hotel

34 Forthill St , Enniskillen.

01365 322084

Flat Rental Agencies

Cox, Seamas & Co

28 East Bridge St , Enniskillen

01365 325553

Lisnaskea Property

159 Main St , Lisnaskea.

013657 22545

Office Rental Agencies

Moffatt, T

178 Main St , Lisnaskea.

013657 22476

Robinson, Gordon

18 Forthill St , Enniskillen.

01365 328103

O’Kane Bros

27 Market St , Omagh

01662 247575

McLernon, D.A.

7 Georges St , Omagh.

01662 249118

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

77 Malone Rd , Belfast .

01232 385200

Chamber ofCommerce

14 Town Hall St , Enniskillen.

01365 324595

Fermanagh District Council

Town Hall, Enniskillen BT74 7BA

01365 325050

Northern Ireland Film Commission

21 Ormeau Avenue , Belfast BT2 8HD .

01232 232444

KEY LOCATIONS

 RURAL

Countryside
Fermanagh’s calm countryside is covered in fresh woodland which surrounds the great Erne Lakes.


The Ulster Way
The Ulster Way walking trail passes through the Ballintempo Forest and Cuilcagh Mountains.


Castle Archdale Country Park
This lakeside park has rare wildlife and a butterfly farm set within a forest. The park also has a marina.


Crom Estate, Newtownbutler
This National Trust property is on the shores of Upper Lough Erne. It’s 1900 acres of woodland and wetland offers a fine variety of wildlife.


Castle Caldwell Forest
A wildlife conservation boasting a fine variety of birdlife.


Lough Navar Forest Drive
This wooded drive has viewpoints overlooking Lough Erne and the cliffs of Magho.

 COASTAL

Lough Erne
Lough Erne is the great attraction of County Fermanagh with great fishing and water-based activities.

Lower Lough Erne
Scattered with islands the lower lake can be quite rough. Devenish Island boasts ruins of a large monastic settlement with three churches and a round tower. The island can be reached by ferry. White Island has a ruined abbey with fascinating carvings.

Upper Lough Erne
The upper lough is calmer with vast wetlands.

 HISTORICAL

Enniskillen Castle
This 15th century castle has a twin-turreted tower which fronts onto the river.


Florence Court
A three-storey Palladian mansion, Florence Court was built in 1764 is noted for its exquisite interior.


Castle Coole
Located close to Enniskillen town, this 18th century Palladian stately house has a lavish interior and is situated within attractive gardens.


Monea Castle
This 17th century Planter’s castle is now in ruins. With distinctive towers it is the finest-preserved Plantation castle in the county.


Tully Castle
Situated by the lakeside, this fortified Plantation house is adjacent to a herb garden.


Bishop’s Stone, Killadeas
This early Christian relic has both pagan and Christian features


Janus Figure, Boa Island
Situated in a Christian burial ground this yellow stone figure evokes the duality of god-hero and fertility.


Marble Arch Caves
This series of caverns and passages is the greatest cave system in Ulster. The tour contains a boat trip along an underground river.

 URBAN

Enniskillen
The county town is located on an island at the meeting point of the Upper and Lower Erne Loughs. There is an airport for light aircraft close to the town. Enniskillen is Victorian in style and full of British influence.


Belleek
This border village is famous for its pottery founded in 1857. This fragile china is mostly produced for export to America.

TOURIST OFFICES

Enniskillen

01365 323110

GARDAI/POLICE

Enniskillen

01365 322823

HOSPITALS

Erne Hospital , Cornagrade Rd, Enniskillen.

01365 324711

UTILITIES

ESB - Electricity Supply Board

Fermanagh

Northern Ireland Electricity

0345 643643

Waste Disposal

Irish Waste Services

116 Duncrue St , Belfast .

01232746327

Ulster Waste Ltd

Upper Dunmurray Lane, Belfast.

01846 677710



FILMOGRAPHY - FERMANAGH
 Film Name  Director  Year
-  Spirit  Ronan Gallagher  2005
-  Wanted Farmers    2007




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