Fermanagh Today
District (pop., 2001: 57,527),
Extreme southwestern Northern Ireland. Located chiefly in the River Erne basin, it was established as a district within the boundaries of the traditional county in 1973; the district seat is Enniskillen. Settled from prehistory, Fermanagh has a scattering of megaliths, cairns, and early Celtic Christian antiquities. Devenish Island, in Lower Lough Erne, is the site of an ancient monastery. During the reign of James I (1603 – 25), many English Anglicans were settled there. It is one of the most important tourist areas in Northern Ireland.
Agriculture and tourism are two of the most important industries in Fermanagh. The main types of farming in the area are beef, dairy, sheep, pigs and some poultry. Most of the agricultural land is used as grassland for grazing and silage or hay rather than for other crops.The waterways are extensively used by cabin cruisers, other small pleasure craft and anglers. The main town of Fermanagh is Enniskillen (Inis Ceithleann, Ceithleann's island). 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.
Attractions outside of Enniskillen include:
Belleek Pottery
Crom Estate
Devenish Island
Florence Court
Loughnavar Forest Park
Marble Arch Caves
Famous people born, raised in or living in Fermanagh.
Gordon Wilson,(1927-1995) Peace campaigner and Irish senator
Oscar Wilde, (1854-1900) author and playwright
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