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.
On view at Enniskillen Castle are the Heritage Centre, the Castle
Keep, Watergate and the Arcaded Barracks.
The Heritage Centre:
- Award winning displays and special exhibition programme
- Audio visual theatre with induction loop for the partially deaf
- Gift and book shop; literature in several languages
- Children's activity corner
- Refreshments
- Adjacent carpark; access and toilet for wheelchair user
The Castle Keep: in origin a 15th
century Maguire stronghold, later a military barracks, now housing:
- The Museum of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers with displays
spanning the history of the famous regiment from 1689 to 1968
- Displays about the castle
The Watergate: a twin-turreted building added
to the outer walls of the castle in the early 17th century.
The Arcaded Barracks: displays focusing
on Fermanagh's archaeological and historic monuments.
| Opening Hours |
May Jun Sept |
July & Aug |
1 Oct - 30 Apr |
| Monday |
2 - 5pm |
2 - 5pm |
2 - 5pm |
Tuesday-Friday
|
10 - 5pm |
10 - 5pm |
10 - 5pm |
| Saturday |
2 - 5pm |
2 - 5pm |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
2 - 5pm |
Closed |
Castle Barracks,
Enniskillen,
Co. Fermanagh.
BT74 7HL
Tel: +44 (0)28 6632 5000
Fax: +44 (0)28 6632 7342
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