County Fermanagh

County Fermanagh (Contae Fhear Manach or Fear Manach in ), is the westernmost of the six counties that form, and the of the. It is part of the province of. Fermanagh is often referred to as 's. The county is approximately 120 km (75 mi) from and 160 km (99 mi) from.

The name Fermanagh has been variously translated as the 'district of the Monks' or as the 'place of the men of the Manaigh tribe' so named after their chief.

In Northern Ireland the county borders to the north-east, and in the  the county borders  to the south-east,  and  to the south-west and  to the north-west. Fermanagh is the only county of Northern Ireland that does not border.

Administration
is the only one of the 26 district councils in Northern Ireland that contains all of the county it is named after. The district council also contains a small section of in the  and  road areas.

Fermanagh is part of the, renowned for high levels of voting and for electing   as a  in the  shortly before his death.

Geography
County Fermanagh is a predominantly rural region with its geography dominated by two lakes: Upper Lough Erne and Lower Lough Erne. This 70 km (40 mi) stretch of lakes, known collectively as, is now linked to the and its waterways via the  , making the entire system the longest navigable inland  in. Smaller lakes in the county include. In addition, Fermanagh shares many lakes: (with the Republic of Ireland),  and  (both lying on the  border).

There are also a large number of small rivers running through Fermanagh, generally these will enter the Erne system. Some notable examples are the, , , , , and the.

The peak of, part of the Cuilcagh Mountains range, on the Fermanagh/Cavan border is the highest point in Fermanagh (665 metres, 2,182 feet). Other mountains/ranges include, (on the border with Tyrone),  (on the border with Tyrone), , ,  (on the border with Cavan),  and  (on the Tyrone border). Much of the western and eastern areas of the county are forested.

Media
Newspapers

Radio

Industry and tourism
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 (Inis Ceithleann, Ceithleann's island). The island town hosts a range of attractions including the Estate and, which is home to the  of The  and the.

Attractions outside Enniskillen include:
 * Crom Estate
 * Loughnavar Forest Park
 * Crom Estate
 * Loughnavar Forest Park
 * Loughnavar Forest Park
 * Loughnavar Forest Park

History
Fermanagh was a stronghold of the Maguire clan before the confiscation of lands relating to.

The were written at Belle Isle on.

Notable people
Famous people born, raised in or living in Fermanagh.


 * , (1717-1795), born in Fermanagh,
 * , (1906-1989) author and playwright (educated in )
 * , (1911-1993) doctor - discoverer of
 * , (1977- ) footballer
 * C.P. Passionist Priest and Media Personality
 * , (1958- ) actor
 * , (1970- ) musician
 * , (1882-1963) athlete & Olympic Gold Medalist
 * , (1975- ) actor
 * (died 1600), Lord of Fermanagh during the reign of of
 * Former Head of Mt Argus
 * , Bare-Knuckle Boxer
 * , (1947- ) entrepreneur
 * , (1980- ) singer (BBC Fame Academy runner up 2003)
 * , (1927-1995) Peace campaigner and Irish senator
 * , (1854-1900) author and playwright (educated in )