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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The Fermanagh chicks are thought to be the first recorded ones in the county for half a century.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

McMenamin was born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, and the title of his novel and film comes from the town's nickname.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Parades will also place in various parts of Northern Ireland including Maguiresbridge in County Fermanagh and Newtownhamilton in County Armagh.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Saved by firefighters during the blaze in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh, the four curlew eggs have now hatched.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

"You have had your warning," exclaimed Lady Fermanagh abruptly.

From Bandit Love by Juanita Savage

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