County Fermanagh is known for the beauty of its lakes and rivers. One third of Fermanagh is water; with the great Lough Erne meandering across the County. It is a paradise for birds, wild flowers and fishermen, the magnificent Erne Waterway has unrestricted cruising and boating around some 150 islands scattered across the landscape. Although covering a land area of 647 square miles, Fermanagh only has a population of just over 55,000; making it one of Ireland's least inhabited counties.

Derived from the Irish 'Fear Manach', Fermanagh is rich in an ancient heritage with many superb artefacts still standing. Many of the islands in the Erne Waterway were developed as monastic settlements. The seclusion and protection of the lakelands left these early ecclesiastical centres untouched for many years. A perfect 12th century round tower on Devenish Island remains intact along with a small church and a ruined Augustinian abbey. Some of the most striking pagan carvings can be found on White Island, while the two-faced Celtic idol stands proud on Boa Island. 


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