Enniskillen Castle: Fermanagh County Museum

26/08/2026

We've added some new toys into our Enniskillen Castle Gift Shop - just in time for International Dog Day

Check them out, next time you pay us a visit.

Or browse for them in our online gift shop - https://fermanaghandomagh.digitickets.co.uk/category/52416?branches.branchID=2410

26/08/2026

🐕 Happy International Dog Day! 🐕

But here's a Dog-related mystery that's haunted us for over 1,000 years... and continues to

Beneath Drumclay Crannog, in the mud, archaeologists discovered a young dog. Knee-high. Remarkably well preserved.

How did it get there?

Was it placed deliberately - an offering before the crannog was built? Or did it become trapped in the marshy ground, its remains sealed beneath the timbers for centuries?

Science can tell us when the dog lived, how old it was and how big it was.

But it can't tell us why.

Watch our reel to uncover the mystery of The Drumclay Dog - one of the most intriguing discoveries from Drumclay Crannog.

Exhibition Details

📍 Living at Drumclay: A Glimpse of Life on a Fermanagh Crannog
Exhibition runs until Saturday 10th October at Enniskillen Castle

Visit us to discover more mysteries from beneath and within the crannog. - https://www.enniskillencastle.co.uk/event/living-at-drumclay-a-glimpse-of-life-on-a-fermanagh-crannog/

25/08/2026

🚤 Bank Holiday Plans? We've Got Three.

This weekend, escape the ordinary and step into something extraordinary.

The Pilgrim Pass brings together three unforgettable experiences into one brilliant day:

✅ Glide across Lough Erne with the award-winning & Five-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rated Erne Water Taxi. Rated No2 of N Irish attractions on TripAdvisor (2nd only to Titanic, Belfast)

✅ Explore the sacred monastic site of Devenish Island with an expert guide

✅ Discover the centuries of history within Enniskillen Castle

One pass. Three quality experiences 👌.

At a price that saves YOU money.

Perfect for a Bank Holiday adventure!
🎫 Pilgrim Pass: Daily tours: 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm

Ready to experience it? Pick your Pilgrim Pass at this website. 👇
www.ernewatertaxi.com

Tourism Ireland Discover Northern Ireland

20/08/2026

How much do we really know about Ireland's distant past?

Our understanding of the past is constantly evolving as new archaeological discoveries and scientific techniques shed fresh light on old mysteries.

For decades, the famous "Kerry Cow" was believed to represent the earliest evidence of cattle in Ireland. However, new scientific testing of the remains, which date to the Mesolithic period before farming arrived in Ireland, has revealed a surprising twist: the bones did not belong to a cow at all. Instead, they have been identified as those of a bear and a boar.

It's a fascinating reminder that our understanding of Ireland's prehistory is never truly finished, and that each new discovery can change what we thought we knew about the past.

https://archaeologymag.com/2026/08/kerry-cow-bones-identified-as-bear-and-boar/

Bones once identified as Ireland’s earliest cattle are now linked to a bear and wild boar, changing the story of early farming.

20/08/2026

Ciarán McMenamin's 'Skin Town' (aka Enniskillen) wins TOP Prize at Edinburgh International Film Festival! 🥳

Congratulations on doing Enniskillen & Fermanagh proud, Ciarán!

Sinda Agha's Grief Room won the £15,000 Thelma Schoonmaker short film prize.

19/08/2026

We're delighted to receive this wonderful review of our Castle & Cruise Pass, offered in partnership with the Erne Water Taxi team.

Erne Water Taxi is currently ranked No. 2 in N Ireland on TripAdvisor, based on reviews from travellers just like you.

Discover the best of Enniskillen by land and water with the Castle & Cruise Pass. Find out more at www.ernewatertaxi,.com

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆

As we celebrate being ranked among the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟮 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 on TripAdvisor, we’re sharing another of the reviews that helped us get there.

“We did the Erne Waterways Castle and Cruise and it was amazing! The castle was nice but the fully electric, fully wheelchair accessible cruise with commentary by Clare and Annie was the highlight of our Northern Ireland holiday.

“They had great insight into the history of the area and even the fact that Enniskillen is an island itself! Very reasonable cost and between the castle and cruise definitely a great afternoon.

“The boat was extremely quiet and loads of room to move around and take amazing pictures of the area and definitely a must see for anyone in the area. Thank you Clare and Annie!”

Thank you to jcadublin for sharing this wonderful review on TripAdvisor. It captures exactly what our 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 experience is about, local history, with local guides and a relaxed afternoon exploring Enniskillen.





Enniskillen Castle
Fermanagh Lakelands
Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark

19/08/2026

Curious about the Irish language?

Join us at Enniskillen Castle for a FREE Irish Language Taster Session on Thursday 10 September from 7.30pm to 8.45pm.

Suitable for complete beginners, this relaxed and welcoming session will explore Irish greetings, placenames, poetry, animal names and traditional proverbs. Whether you're simply curious or would like to learn a few words and phrases, everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
⏰ 7.30pm - 8.45pm
FREE

To take part, simply complete the short form below:

https://form.jotform.com/262294694941065

14/08/2026

Ciarán McMenamin's debut novel "Skin Town" (aka Enniskillen!) hits the big screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

"Fermanagh isn't a part of the world that has been on screen a lot... So, if I can be the guy that brought Fermanagh to the screen, I'll die happy."

Ciarán McMenamin's Skintown novel has been adapted into a movie and will premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

13/08/2026

What a gorgeous video of Devenish Island on the Lough Erne Pilgrim Way 😍