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County Fermanagh
Province: Ulster
Location: an inland county in the north-west of the island
County Size: 25th in Ireland
Land Area: 647 sq. miles
Highest Point: Cuilcagh Mtn (667 m)
Main Rivers: Erne
Main Lakes: Lower Lough Erne; Upper Lough Erne; L Melvin ; L Macnean Upper; L Macnean Lower.
Area of Geological Interest: Castle Archdale Country Park in Irvinestown; Marble Arch Caves; Drum Manor Forest Park in Cookstown; Florencecourt Forest Park, Lough Navar Forest Park and scenic drive (offers incomparable views of Lower Lough Erne), Crom Estate; Explore Erne Exhibition.
Areas of Historical Interest: Belleek Pottery; Enniskillen Castle; Castle Coole; White Island and Devinish Island's ancient ruins
Fermanagh :
The most remarkable natural feature of County Fermanagh is the River Erne, which winds through the centre of the county. It expands into two extensive lakes, Upper and Lower Lough Erne, both of which have many islands. Some level land borders the river and lakes, but the rest of the county is hilly - rising to 2188 feet in Cuilcagh Mountain on the County Cavan border. In the north-west Fermanagh touches the shore of Lough Melvin, and set among the hills on the Western border are Upper and Lower Lough Macnean. The limestone hills of west Fermanagh contain many interesting cave systems, and with the exception of County Clare is the most notable area in Ireland for the speleologist. This is a county with many attractions for the visitor; boating, bird watching and fishing on the 'lakeland of Ulster', climbing, interesting monuments, and throughout the county the charm of good scenery and pleasant towns and villages.
The County
Total Population: 54,033
County Capital and Largest Town: Enniskillen
Main Towns: Irvinestown, Lisnaskea and Roslea
Main Business Contact: Ledu The Small Business Agency: Ledu House, Upper Galwally, Belfast. Tel 01232-491031
No of Golf Clubs: 2
Other Tourist Attractions: Fermanagh Crystal; The Sheelin Antique Irish Lace Museum; Youghal Needlelace
Transport
Main Routes: Enniskillen is served by major routes A509-N3 (to Dublin); A4-M1-A3-M1 (to Belfast); A4-A509-N3-N55-N6-N62-N8 (to Cork); A4-N16-N15-N17 (to Galway)
Miles from: Dublin (109); Belfast (86); Cork(224); Galway 114)
Nearest Travel Centre (Bus): Enniskillen. Tel 071-69888
Nearest Airport: City of Derry Airport. Tel 01504-810784
Belfast City Airport. Tel 01232-734828
Belfast International Airport. Tel 01849-484848
Nearest Ferry Port:
Belfast (+86 miles); Larne (+107 miles)
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