Enniskillen Castle: Fermanagh County Museum

Thank you to Mayo who called in yesterday for a photograph. Mayo was with us on work experience for several months at the Visitor Information desk, all the best in the future Mayo. Pictured here with Charlotte Wilson, Visitor Services Manager Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Don't forget today's Archive Afternoon which will focus on the Second World War. 2pm-4pm. See you there!

PICNIC IN THE PARK So it's not long until Easter Monday and that can only mean one thing.....Picnic in the Park is back!! Join us at Forthill, Enniskillen on 22 April 2-4 pm for Live Music, Easter Egg Trail, Face-painting, Balloon-Modelling, Easter Hens and Chicks, Yoga, Music Box, Cole's Monument, Play Park and more. See you there for a great afternoon of free family fun! Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism... Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
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It was back to 837 AD this morning, and the Vikings are about to attack the Monastery on Devenish Island. Good fun with P6 Holy Trinity this morning who visited the Viking house, took part in an archaeological dig and made some terrific brooches. #vikings #holytrinityenniskillen

Fermanagh & Omagh Arts and Culture

Showcase event ‘The Private Man, The Public Artist’ Jeremy Henderson 1952-2009 10th Anniversary Memorial Showcase Guest Speaker: Neil Shawcross - Artist & Lecturer... at Fermanagh County Museum, Enniskillen Castle on Wednesday 10 April 2019 at 7.30 pm
Image acknowledgement: ‘The Figure’ (10), oil and charcoal on panel, Jeremy Henderson 2004, © Patricia Martinelli Henderson
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Don’t forget to watch Frank McHugh tonight on BBC One. Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism

Archive Afternoon - Wednesday 3 April 2019 2 pm – 4 pm World War Two. Come along and see what life was like during the Second World War with Frank McHugh. Notable artefacts such as an air raid warden's helmet, clothing coupon books, a baby’s gas mask and children's storybooks will start this reminiscence session of what life was like in Fermanagh during those hard years.

It was Vikings again this morning for this group from Holy Trinity Primary, Enniskillen. Did you know that Devenish Island was raided by the Vikings, once in 837 and then burned in 1157. During Viking raids, monks would hide both themselves and their valuable chalices, crosses and gold in the tower’s highest point.

On Thursday 7 March the sixth forms from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School and St Michael's College Peace Studies group visited Derry/Londonderry, where they had a guided tour of the history of the city, facilitated by our Learning and Access Officer Catherine Scott. See the link below. #peacestudies

What a busy day, no rest for us on a Saturday. Two wonderful groups came in this afternoon, Rossorry Cub Scouts and this group from Lisburn. Both groups really enjoyed their visit and we hope to see them all again soon. If your group/club/association would like to arrange a tour give us a call on 02866 325000 or visit our website - https://www.enniskillencastle.co.uk/conta ct-us

It was great to have 3 classes from Holy Trinity Primary School, Enniskillen, visit us on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. It was all about castles, banquets, quill writing and our medieval siege machines.
Did you know that one of the siege machines 'the trebuchet' was used to hurl huge objects to breach the castle walls. Large rocks and stones were the main ammunition but there is evidence of more unusual material. Manure and dead animals were also hurled by the ma...chines into the besieged castle to spread disease!
Pigs were often picked as the animal of choice as they flew well in the air and were highly diseased. Did you ever wonder where the saying 'when pigs fly' comes from? Well now you know!
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So it was Viking’s this morning for P6 from Holy Family Primary School Omagh. The boys and girls took part in an archeological dig, visited Ethel’s Viking house and made some terrific brooches. #vikings

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ ©Ronan McGrade

Don't forget Marble Arch Caves re-opened this morning to the public. Reduced tour due to high water levels Cafe also open Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Members Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Tourism Ireland