Enniskillen, United Kingdom Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

A pleasant, conservative little town of around eleven thousand people, ENNISKILLEN sits on an island like an ornamental buckle, two narrow ribbons of water passing each side connecting the Lower and Upper lough complexes. The strategic strength of this position has long been recognized – indeed, the town takes its name from Innis Ceithleann , "the island of Kathleen", wife of Balor, who sought refuge here after a defeat in battle. Later the island became a Maguire stronghold before William Cole, a Planter from Cornwall, was appointed governor in 1607. The town played a major role in the 1641 … more »