Lisnaskea
Ward in Fermanagh and Omagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.254, -7.448 |
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| Population: | 2,895 |
| Dialling code: | 02867 |
The Lisnaskea ward in the Fermanagh and Omagh district of Northern Ireland centres on the small market town of Lisnaskea in County Fermanagh. It occupies drumlin-dotted countryside close to the waterways of Upper Lough Erne, giving the area a scenic rural character and popular opportunities for angling and boating; the local economy is largely driven by agriculture, small businesses and services for surrounding villages, with growing interest in heritage tourism.
Historically the area has 17th-century roots and features the remains of Castle Balfour, while community life is animated by an active Gaelic Athletic Association club and local music and cultural events. In recent years the ward has seen modest regeneration and housing development, balancing a traditional rural way of life with the needs of commuters and younger families.
Postcode districts covering Lisnaskea
Neighbouring places
- Donagh Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Maguiresbridge Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Derrylin Ward 6 miles9.7 km
- Lisbellaw Ward 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Newtownbutler Ward 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Brookeborough Ward 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Rosslea Ward 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Castlecoole Ward 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Tempo Ward 9.4 miles15.1 km
Example postcodes in Lisnaskea
BT92 0FE, BT92 0FX, BT92 0FF, BT92 0HA, BT92 0JG, BT92 0LF, BT92 0DY, BT92 0JB, BT92 0FH … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 55.7 miles89.7 km
- Belfast International Airport 56.8 miles91.5 km
- Bundoran Junction 13.1 miles21 km
- Dromore Road Station 15.9 miles25.5 km
Hotels near Lisnaskea Ad
- Belmore Court & Motel 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Westville Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- The Enniskillen Hotel and Motel 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Lisnaskea
- Moat Primary School Primary
- St Comhghall's College Secondary
- St Ronan's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Corrard House Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Belleisle Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Inismore Hall Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Crom Castle Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Ashbrooke Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Colebrooke Park Estate 7.4 miles12 km
- Castle Coole Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Lisgoole Abbey Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Tempo Manor Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Imeroo House Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Skea House Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Portora, Enniskillen Historic site 10.6 miles17 km