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Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, Belleek, Co Fermanagh |
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Belleek Pottery holds a very special place in the cultural and
commercial heritage of County Fermanagh. Nestling on the banks of
the River Erne this imposing building is home to the world famous
Belleek Fine Parian china. In the Centre
our guests will first see one of the oldest and most prestigious
pieces of Belleek ever made, it is
called the Belleek International Centre Piece and was displayed at
the Paris Exhibition in the year 1900. |
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Castle Archdale Country Park, Kesh,
Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh |
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Castle Archdale Country Park, Kesh,
Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh
is home to this beautiful country
park of 230
acres along the shores of Lower Lough
Erne. The park boasts nature trails and
woodland and lough side walks. There is
also a butterfly garden, wildflower
meadow and deer enclosure. Boats are
available for hire.
The country park is located on
the demesne of the Archdale Manor House,
which was built in 1773. The region is
abundant in historical features with
many monastic sites such as Devenish and
White Island located nearby. |
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Castle Coole, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh |
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Castle Coole, the family home of the Earls of Belmore and one of
the treasures of the National Trust.
Designed by James Wyatt, this magnificent neo-classical house took
ten years to build. Completed in 1798. The
chimney pieces carved by Westmacott, plasterwork created by
Rose, scagliola columns and pilasters created by Bartoli. The
surrounding 700 acre estate is a fitting setting for the house,
with parkland, Lough Coole and extensive woods. |
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Devenish Island, Enniskillen, Co
Fermanagh |
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Devenish Island contains the substantial
remains of Lough Erne's most important
island monastery. St Molaise founded it
in the 6th century on an historic
pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick. It
later became an Augustine Priory of St
Mary. The remains include a Romanesque
church and a 12th century round tower,
crosses and the Priory Church. Visitors
can climb the islands most striking
feature, the perfect round tower, which
is 30 metres tall. |
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Enniskillen Castle
Museum, Castle
Barracks, Enniskillen,
Co
Fermanagh |
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Enniskillen Castle Museum is located
within the historic Enniskillen Castle
and was established in 1976 by Fermanagh
District Council. The museum collections
reflect Fermanagh's history, culture and
environment. Enniskillen
Castle is home to 'The
Inniskillings Museum'
with its collection of uniforms,
weapons, medals and memorabilia dating
back to the 17th Century. |
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Florence Court House,
Florencecourt, Enniskillen, Fermanagh |
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The parish of Killesher, which includes
the village of Florencecourt, is an area
boasting remarkable landscapes.
Florence Court House Palladian style
built in the early 18th century.
Florence Court is well known to
gardeners as the home of the Irish Yew,
Taxus baccata ' Fastigiata', which is
now a feature of gardens throughout the
world. |
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Sheelin Antique Irish
Lace Museum, Bellanaleck, Enniskillen,
Fermanagh |
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The award winning Sheelin Antique Irish
Lace Museum houses over 700 exhibits
dating from 1890-1920. The adjoining
Sheelin Lace Shop offers many beautiful
antique Irish lace items for sale as
well as bags, belts and chokers,
handmade using vintage pieces. Many
items from the shop can also be
purchased online. Please use the links
above to navigate your way through the
beautiful items available. All items are
antique, handmade and one of a kind.
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The Marble Arch Caves, Florencecourt,
Fermanagh |
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The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is
located in the rugged mountainous
uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands
of counties Fermanagh and Cavan. Taking
in the world-famous Marble Arch Caves,
the Geopark boasts some of the finest
natural landscapes in Ireland and offers
a window into the area's 650 million
year past.Tours
of the cave complex start with an
underground boat trip, after which your
trained guide will conduct you through a
variety of cave formations, including
the "Moses walk" |
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