Fermanagh

Fermanagh is a county in Northern Ireland. Browse the 65 places below.

County Fermanagh is a largely rural county in south west Northern Ireland, known for its lakes, waterways and open countryside. Much of the landscape is shaped by Lough Erne, which dominates the county with a network of islands, inlets and surrounding farmland. This watery setting has strongly influenced settlement, transport and everyday life, giving the county a distinctive and spacious feel.

The county includes towns such as Enniskillen, Lisnaskea and Irvinestown, which serve as local centres for surrounding rural communities. Enniskillen acts as the main administrative and commercial hub, while smaller towns and villages remain closely tied to farming and local services. Agriculture continues to play an important role, alongside tourism linked to the county’s natural environment.

Fermanagh is particularly valued for its quiet landscape and outdoor opportunities, with boating, fishing and walking widely enjoyed throughout the year. Wooded areas, lakeshores and open countryside support wildlife as well as leisure activity. Overall, County Fermanagh offers a calm and enduring mix of rural life, water dominated landscape and close knit communities, giving it a settled and distinctive place within Northern Ireland.

Fermanagh is served by 1 postcode area. Each area contains multiple postcode districts covering different parts of the county.