LOCAL GUIDE

ABOUT FERMANAGH

County Fermanagh is one of the traditional counties of Ireland. It is located within the province of Ulster and is part of the United Kingdom. As Fermanagh is situated mostly in the basin of the River Erne, it is often referred to as Ireland's Lake District. The county is approximately 120 km (75 miles) from Belfast and 160 km (99 miles) from Dublin.

Agriculture and tourism are two of the most important industries in Fermanagh. The waterways are extensively used by cabin cruisers, other small pleasure craft and anglers. The main town of Fermanagh is Enniskillen.  The island town hosts a range of attractions including the Castle Coole Estate and Enniskillen Castle, which is home to the museum of The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards.

For a full insight into what Fermanagh has to offer, including accommodation, restaurants and attractions please refer to the links below.

Please also register for airport updates for a list of local accommodation and regular information on up and coming events held at the airport.

FERMANAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Visit Fermanagh District Council for information on tourism, inward investment, economic development and what’s on in Fermanagh.  County Fermanagh makes up one eighth of Northern Ireland’s land mass, and the district council represents the largest local government district in geographical terms in Northern Ireland. Under the Review of Public Administration (RPA) the Council is due to merge with Omagh District Council in 2011 to form a single council for the enlarged area totalling 2829 km” and a population of 105,479.

FERMANAGH LAKELANDS

Fermanagh Lakelands is the official tourism guide to Fermanagh.  They have information on places to stay and things to do. Lough Erne, the jewel in Fermanagh's crown, is the perfect location for watersports; from fishing to waterskiing and cruising to canoeing this magnificent lake has it all. For the all round activity enthusiast there's plenty to keep you occupied – flying, caving, walking, cycling and horse-riding to name but a few.

LOUGH ERNE GOLF RESORT & SPA

The Lough Erne Resort is the first AA and NITB Five Star Hotel in Northern Ireland.

The Resort is set on its very own 600 acre peninsula, between Castle Hume Lough and Lower Lough Erne, just outside Enniskillen, with stunning panoramic views from almost every vantage point. The resort also has an Authentic Thai Spa, two Championship Golf Courses, The Faldo Course, the first Nick Faldo designed course in Ireland, and the Championship Castle Hume Course and with warm, friendly and attentive service, makes Lough Erne Resort one of the world’s most magical destinations.

Helicopters are welcome to land at Lough Erne, please telephone before hand to make arrangements on 028 6632 3230.

FERMANAGH.TV

Fermanagh.tv is an online public service TV platform which has been developed to relate news, features and stories from the county. It's about people, places, events and the community. Fermanagh is blessed with its landscapes and lakes and dotted all throughout it are beautiful destinations, and lots of tourist activities to be involved in. The tourism
channel is an opportunity for those on the outside looking in to get a real view of life in the county and what you can do when you visit.

Visit fermanagh.tv