Sharon’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A wonderful Play-Park for children and a Giant Sculpture trail. Forest and lakeside walks, nature trails, viewing points, picnic areas and car park.
11 locals recommend
Rossmore Forest Park
A wonderful Play-Park for children and a Giant Sculpture trail. Forest and lakeside walks, nature trails, viewing points, picnic areas and car park.
A 2.5km loop walk around the lough, of which almost 1km is suitable for wheelchairs. The route includes boardwalk sections, allowing you closer glimpses into the lough depths and wildlife. It is a beautiful, peaceful walk taking in open water, reedbeds and small pockets of wet woodland. Great course fishing, picnic benches for barbecuing and the chance to feed the ducks.
Killyfole Lake Scenic Walk
230-234 Dernawilt RdA 2.5km loop walk around the lough, of which almost 1km is suitable for wheelchairs. The route includes boardwalk sections, allowing you closer glimpses into the lough depths and wildlife. It is a beautiful, peaceful walk taking in open water, reedbeds and small pockets of wet woodland. Great course fishing, picnic benches for barbecuing and the chance to feed the ducks.
Just up the road is Carnmore Viewpoint. On a good day you can see neighbouring counties.
Carnmore Viewpoint
Just up the road is Carnmore Viewpoint. On a good day you can see neighbouring counties.
A Short distance from Enniskillen, Marble Arch Caves is a major tourist attraction. It is one of Europe's finest show caves. Spectacular walkways allow easy access and powerful lighting reveals the stunning beauty of the caves. Electrically powered boats glide through the huge caverns carrying visitors along a subterranean river. Tel +44 28 6632 1815
99 locals recommend
Marble Arch Caves
43 Marlbank RdA Short distance from Enniskillen, Marble Arch Caves is a major tourist attraction. It is one of Europe's finest show caves. Spectacular walkways allow easy access and powerful lighting reveals the stunning beauty of the caves. Electrically powered boats glide through the huge caverns carrying visitors along a subterranean river. Tel +44 28 6632 1815
The Cuilcagh walking trail is 11kms long (from the car park to othe Cuilcagh Boardwalk viewing platform), including a final ascent via a steep section of wooden steps know locally as "The Stairway To Heaven". As one of the largest blanket bogs in Ireland, the boardwalk offers view of Cuilcagh Mountain and beyond.
47 locals recommend
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
The Cuilcagh walking trail is 11kms long (from the car park to othe Cuilcagh Boardwalk viewing platform), including a final ascent via a steep section of wooden steps know locally as "The Stairway To Heaven". As one of the largest blanket bogs in Ireland, the boardwalk offers view of Cuilcagh Mountain and beyond.
Magnificent 18th-century mansion and landscape park. Explore the trails and tree-lined avenue of Castle Coole on the edge of Enniskillen. Admire the stately grandeur of this stunning mansion set in beautiful wooded landscape park, ideal for family walks and summer activities.
20 locals recommend
Castle Coole - National Trust
Magnificent 18th-century mansion and landscape park. Explore the trails and tree-lined avenue of Castle Coole on the edge of Enniskillen. Admire the stately grandeur of this stunning mansion set in beautiful wooded landscape park, ideal for family walks and summer activities.
Tranquil landscape of islands, woodland and historical ruins. Fantastic walks and scenery on Upper Lough Erne.
11 locals recommend
The West Wing Crom Castle
Tranquil landscape of islands, woodland and historical ruins. Fantastic walks and scenery on Upper Lough Erne.
City/town information
Vibrant Monaghan town has lots to offer. Foodies will love the excellent restaurants. My favourites are Eastern Balti House for the best Indian food in Ireland and The Batch Loaf for traditional dishes blended with contemporary dining. The Garage Theatre is a busy venue for shows & performances. With a cinema, swimming pool and numerous independent boutiques, there is always something to do in Monaghan town.
Monaghan
Vibrant Monaghan town has lots to offer. Foodies will love the excellent restaurants. My favourites are Eastern Balti House for the best Indian food in Ireland and The Batch Loaf for traditional dishes blended with contemporary dining. The Garage Theatre is a busy venue for shows & performances. With a cinema, swimming pool and numerous independent boutiques, there is always something to do in Monaghan town.
Located on the outskirts of Castle Leslie, Glaslough is a village filled with beautifully stone cut period buildings. Take a wander around the village and the beautiful grounds of Castle Leslie. Plenty of quaint places to have lunch.
11 locals recommend
Glaslough
Located on the outskirts of Castle Leslie, Glaslough is a village filled with beautifully stone cut period buildings. Take a wander around the village and the beautiful grounds of Castle Leslie. Plenty of quaint places to have lunch.
Surrounded by the River Erne, Enniskillen is the only island town in Ireland. There's lots to do and see in this picturesque county town. Historical buildings, pubs/restaurants and shops makes a visit a great day out.
36 locals recommend
Enniskillen
Surrounded by the River Erne, Enniskillen is the only island town in Ireland. There's lots to do and see in this picturesque county town. Historical buildings, pubs/restaurants and shops makes a visit a great day out.
My favourite restaurants
Eastern Balti
31-32 Market StreetThe best Indian food in Ireland. Delicious food with friendly staff. Tel +353 47 77895
Terrific restaurant in Monaghan town. Consistently rated No 1 on Tripadvisor. Try it's namesake as a starter. Tel +353 47 72253
7 locals recommend
The Batch Loaf
1-3 North RdTerrific restaurant in Monaghan town. Consistently rated No 1 on Tripadvisor. Try it's namesake as a starter. Tel +353 47 72253
Outdoor
Canoeing, kayaking and sailing and other water sports along with an accessible swimming pool. Regular family friendly events eg archery and bush crafts. Activities for all ages and abilities, all under the expert supervision of highly trained staff.
8 locals recommend
Share Discovery Village
Canoeing, kayaking and sailing and other water sports along with an accessible swimming pool. Regular family friendly events eg archery and bush crafts. Activities for all ages and abilities, all under the expert supervision of highly trained staff.
My favourite brunch places
Robertos Coffee Shop
Dawson StreetGreat coffee and bagels.
Takeaway
Flaming Wok
33 Fermanagh StreetExcellent Chinese takeaway Telephone +353 47 51511
Great food in the middle of our local village. Annamarie and team will look after you. Tel +44 28 6775 1058
The Tasty Bite
Great food in the middle of our local village. Annamarie and team will look after you. Tel +44 28 6775 1058