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ENNISKILLEN CO. TYRONE
Central to the popular water sports, cruises and activity centres of Until the beginning of the 17th
Lough Erne, Enniskillen is an island town and is the county town of DERRY century, Tyrone was the ancient
DONEGAL
Fermanagh. It boasts a rich historic tradition, which is evident from its
Strabane
homeland and power-base of the
many beautifully preserved buildings. These include Enniskillen Castlederg
Gortin
powerful Gaelic dynasty of the Uí
Cookstown
Castle, where visitors can experience the natural beauty, archaeology Neill. The Plantation of Ulster, which
Omagh
and folklife of Fermanagh, as well as admiring the magnificent range
Dungannon
brought their power to an end, also
of regimental memorabilia and medals. The Fermanagh Tourist marked the demise of Gaelic Ireland.
Information Centre on Wellington Road, tel: (028) 6632 3110, will
FERMANAGH ARMAGH
The unspoilt Tyrone countryside is
provide further information. the ideal place to get away from it all
The upper and lower regions of Lough Erne stretch for 80km from
MONAGHAN
and there’s plenty to see: from the
County Cavan to Donegal Bay and were important transport routes in lonely Sperrin Mountains with their
medieval times. Along the way there are numerous islands, many with moorlands and wooded valleys to forest parks and heritage centres,
the remains of early Christian churches and monastic settlements. including the famous Ulster American Folk Park to the south of
Birdlife on the Lough is plentiful, as are coarse and game fishing – Omagh. Visitors can also frequent the Tyrone Crystal Factory located
boat and cruisers can be hired on a weekly basis. Don’t miss Devenish outside Dungannon, Tel: (028) 8772 5335.
Island with its 12th century round tower and ruined Augustinian
abbey and 15th century carved cross; White Island with its intriguing COOKSTOWN
stone figures or the more pagan atmosphere of Boa Island with its Human habitation in the Cookstown area dates back to 3200 BC,
Janus figure. Just 16km south-west of Enniskillen, and sign-posted off where archaeological finds have revealed the presence of a settled
the A4, are the wondrous and dramatic Marble Arch Caves – the UK’s farming people who planted grain and kept livestock. Some of their
first Geopark. The guided tour starts with a short walk through ancient more spectacular stone tombs can be seen at Cregganconroe Horned
ash woodland followed by a boat journey along subterranean river and Cairn, Killucan Chambered Grave and Ballypriest Cairn. While in this
continues, on foot, past a bewildering variety of cave formations. Tours area, visitors will enjoy Drum Manor Forest Park, Tullyhogue Fort
last 75 minutes; open March to September; last tour at 4.30pm (5pm where the Kings of Ulster were inaugurated, and the Kinturk Cultural
July and August). It’s a good idea to book in advance. Tel: (028) 6634 Centre, which tells the story of the local fishing community. Two splendid
8855. National Trust properties can be found at Springhill, a 17th century
plantation house, and Wellbrook, a ‘beetling mill’ used in the production
of linen in the 1760s. For further information, contact the Tourist
DID YOU KNOW…?
Information Centre, Burn Road, Cookstown, Tel: (028) 8676 6727.
DESPITE IT’S SMALL SIZE, FERMANAGH IS HOME TO 6 CASTLES
– CASTLE BALFOUR, ENNISKILLEN CASTLE, MONEA CASTLE,
DUNGANNON
NECARNE, PORTORA CASTLE AND TULLY CASTLE.
Away from the commercialisation of the cities and seaside resorts lies
the District of Dungannon and South Tyrone. Deep in the heart of
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