Fermanagh

American

[fer-man-uh] / fərˈmæn ə /

noun

a county in SW Northern Ireland. 653 sq. mi. (1,691 sq. km). Enniskillen.
an administrative district including this county. 715 sq. mi. (1,851 sq. km).

Fermanagh British

/ fəˈmænə /

noun

a district and historical county of SW Northern Ireland: contains the Upper and Lower Lough Erne. Pop: 58 705 (2003 est). Area (excluding water): 1700 sq km (656 sq miles)

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During the fire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh, a curlew nest, directly in the fire's path, was found.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Meanwhile in a statement Fermanagh and Omagh Council said such dumping incidents could have "detrimental impacts on our natural environment and biodiversity and increases the risk of water pollution".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Caitlin Hogg was 13 years old when she was hit by a car after she got off her school bus in County Fermanagh, in December 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She also said that more should be done to help families regarding respite, in rural areas such as County Fermanagh and County Tyrone.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"No, I think not, Myra, unless he says something more which leads you to believe he meant the threat seriously," said Lady Fermanagh, after a thoughtful pause.

From Bandit Love by Savage, Juanita

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