CASTLES ENNISKILLEN

Enniskillen Castle, built nearly 600 years ago on the banks of the River Erne by the ruling Gaelic Maguires, now operates as an important cultural institution housing multiple museums. The Fermanagh County Museum features seven galleries showcasing the area's history from prehistoric times through the modern era, including artifacts from the excavation of the Drumclay Crannog. The Inniskillings Museum displays a rich collection of military treasures, including personal effects, battlefield items, weapons, uniforms, medals, musical instruments, and regimental silver spanning centuries of military heritage. Located in central Enniskillen with free parking, the castle museums offer visitors comprehensive access to regional history and military tradition through carefully curated collections.

Belle Isle Estate is an exclusive luxury destination occupying a private 400-acre island in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, on Lough Erne. The centerpiece is a 17th-century castle featuring high ceilings, bay windows, mantels, and wooden floors that accommodates up to 26 guests across 13 bedrooms. The estate includes ten courtyard apartments and two waterside cottages with wood-burning stoves and modern amenities. Guests can enjoy scenic lakeside views, walled gardens with resident donkeys, nature trails, and activities including boating, fishing, archery, and clay pigeon shooting. The site specializes in hosting weddings, corporate events, family celebrations, and private retreats combining historic charm with luxurious accommodation.

Necarne Castle, also known as Castle Irvine, sits on a 230-acre estate south of Irvinestown in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Built in the 17th century by Gerard Lowther during the plantation of Ulster, the castle was significantly expanded in the 1830s with a Victorian wing designed by John Benjamin Keane and completed in 1835. The estate has served varied purposes including an equestrian training center and is now a family destination featuring the castle, historic courtyard, and woodland trails. The estate also functions as a popular events venue hosting equestrian shows, vintage exhibitions, and concerts year-round.