Enniskillen Castle
Only 10 minutes walk from the Belmore Court Motel and nestled amid Fermanagh's lakeland on the banks of the picturesque River Erne you will find Enniskillen Castle.
Enniskillen Castle
Nestled amid Fermanagh's lakeland on the banks of the picturesque River Erne you will find Enniskillen Castle. This fine castle, once the home of the Gaelic Maguire chieftains, represents an important part of Fermanagh's rich history and heritage.
Enniskillen Castle presents an array of 19th century barracks buildings surrounding the Medieval Castle Keep; to the south with its distinctive turrets is the 17th century Watergate and to the east is the Heritage Centre built in 1992.
Throughout the 16th century the junior branch of the Maguires ruled Fermanagh from Enniskillen Castle, their stronghold being captured and retaken many times by the O'Donnells, O'Neills and the English.
The Heritage Centre exhibits the collections of the County Museum in award winning displays enhanced by audio visual programmes about Fermanagh's history, wildlife and landscapes. There are also special exhibitions throughout the year.
The Castle Keep houses the Museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers with displays spanning the history of the Castle and the development of Enniskillen town. Nearby in the Curved Barracks are displays about Fermanagh's archaeological and historic monuments.
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