| Carrybridge • Introduction An anglers dream. A little piece of fishing paradise in Fermanagh's lakelands that attracts visitors from throughout Europe and beyond. It is a place where the European visitors can dream of spending hours on the banks of the Erne, and the English can enjoy the unique Fermanagh tranquillity. The area is not only rich in friendship and fish however. If a historian were to turn his attention to the area just a downwind cast away from Carrybridge, he would hook enough stories and anecdotes to invoke envy in even the most successful of anglers.
The village was built around the local church, which has been in existence for 160 years. Although originally the local school, the pupils soon moved across the road, and the church came into being. Built by landlord John Porter, who was resident on the nearby Belle Isle estate, the church was extended in 1883 to form the place of worship that is every bit as picturesque today as it was generations ago.
Belle Isle Estate
The jewel in the crown of the area is the fabulous Belle Isle estate, which has dominated the neighbourhood for centuries. The island, which was originally known as Ballymacmanus, has been inhabited since the eleventh century, and up until 1607 was home to generations of the MacManus family. Historically, Cathal Og MacManus is one of the most important figures in the history of Ireland, and it was from Belle Isle on the shores of Upper Lough Erne that he compiled the Annals of Ulster, which is regarded as the most valuable source of information for the early history of Ireland.
Belle Isle Cookery School
At the Belle Isle School of Cookery in Northern Ireland you will discover the delights of cooking in a relaxed atmosphere, with expert tuition, using top quality seasonal Irish produce. Our hands-on cookery courses and demonstrations will introduce you to some of Ireland's most exciting and innovative culinary ideas in a cookery school in one of the most beautiful settings in Ireland.
Tel: + 44 (0) 28 6638 7231
www.irish-cookery-school.com
Carrybridge Boat Company
Carrybridge, Lisbellaw, Fermanagh Tel: +44 (0) 28 6638 7034
Crawfords Marina
Marina, boat maintenance, dry dock, workshop, washing, upholstery and boat sales.
Carrybridge, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh
Tel: +44 (0) 28 6638 7806
Email: leonardmarine@tiscali.co.uk
Belle Isle
Originally constructed in 1860 and now a listed building, the attractive rustic structure of the Courtyard has recently been converted into eight individual apartments. All have earned a four-star rating from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
Extensively renovated and restored Coach House contains two substantial apartments
Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT94 5HG
Telephone +44 (0)28 6638 7231 Facsimile +44 (0)28 6638 7261
Email accommodation@belleislecastle.com
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