Gazetteer of
British Place Names

Fermangh is an inland county of Northern Ireland. The county is sparsely populated, abounding in lakes and pasture. The River Erne running through the length of Fermanagh has created two great lakes, Upper and Lower Lough Erne. Much of Upper Lough Erne resembles a scatter of low green islands with broad river channels winding at random between them. Lower Lough Erne is a broader body of water with wee islands dotted about it. Both Loughs are popular for fishing and holiday boating. Above the Loughs, Fermanagh is a wholly agricultural county. Enniskillen, the county's only sizeable town, sits between the two Loughs, where the Erne is a river again. Enniskillen Castle was built in the 15th century as a stronghold of the Maguires.

Place Type: Historic County
Lat, Long: 54.329338,-7.5579071
Grid Reference: H 2881 4237
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 321251
GGA Code: C01000035
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fermanagh