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Comté de Fermanagh

Comté

Fermanagh

Fear Manach

37

Paroisses

3,872

Localités

142,823

Registres de recensement

30,566

Foyers

3

Années de recensement

1821 Recensement
Personnes
13,106
Foyers
2,128
1901 Recensement
Personnes
66,154 +404.8%
Foyers
14,384 +575.9%
1911 Recensement
Personnes
63,563 -3.9%
Foyers
14,054 -2.3%

À propos

Fermanagh is a county located in the southwest of Northern Ireland, bordering County Tyrone to the east and County Leitrim and County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland to the south and west. The county is defined significantly by water, with the River Erne winding through its landscape and expanding into Upper and Lower Lough Erne, two substantial freshwater lakes that dominate much of the terrain. The surrounding countryside is characterized by rolling hills, fertile agricultural land, and dense forests, making it one of Northern Ireland's most naturally scenic regions. Enniskillen, situated between the two loughs, serves as the county town and administrative center.

The history of Fermanagh stretches back centuries, with evidence of settlement dating to prehistoric times. The region experienced significant activity during the medieval period, with various Irish clans controlling the territory before English influence expanded northward. The arrival of English and Scottish settlers during the plantation period in the early 17th century reshaped the county's demographics and land ownership patterns. Like much of Ireland, Fermanagh's history has been marked by periods of conflict, cultural change, and the development of distinct communities with different historical narratives and identities.

Fermanagh is renowned for its natural attractions and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Lough Erne lakes are popular destinations for fishing, boating, and water sports, drawing visitors from across the island and beyond. The county contains several significant historical and cultural sites, including castle ruins and monastic remains that reflect its medieval heritage. The landscape has made the county an important area for agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle farming, which remains central to the rural economy and way of life for many communities.

For local residents, Fermanagh represents both a distinctive sense of place and identity rooted in its landscape, history, and community traditions. The county's relative isolation from major urban centers has helped preserve certain aspects of traditional Irish rural culture, though modern life and economic pressures have inevitably brought changes. The waterways in particular hold deep significance, serving as both a practical resource and a defining feature of how residents and visitors understand and experience the county.

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Fermanagh

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Juridiction

Irlande du Nord

Nom irlandais

Fear Manach

Années de recensement

1821, 1901, 1911

Districts

117 districts de recensement

Annals of the Four Masters

Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)

The Annals of the Four Masters record Fermanagh (Irish: Feara-Manach) in 61 entries between AD 764 and AD 1608.

Irish name: Feara-Manach *Fermanagh*

Early Christian

AD 764

Viking & Pre-Norman

AD 1025 AD 1033 AD 1053 AD 1083 AD 1108 AD 1117 AD 1120 AD 1124 AD 1126 AD 1128 AD 1129 AD 1164

Medieval

AD 1189 AD 1207 AD 1219 AD 1231 AD 1238 AD 1241 AD 1247 AD 1256 AD 1262 AD 1281 AD 1310 AD 1319 AD 1322 AD 1333 AD 1337 AD 1342 AD 1366 AD 1367 AD 1397 AD 1412 AD 1416 AD 1420 AD 1422 AD 1424 AD 1435 AD 1478 AD 1487 AD 1495

Early Modern

AD 1505 AD 1512 AD 1514 AD 1522 AD 1526 AD 1527 AD 1530 AD 1532 AD 1537 AD 1540 AD 1541 AD 1542 AD 1543 AD 1559 AD 1563 AD 1564 AD 1593 AD 1594 AD 1602 AD 1608

Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.

Griffith's Valuation

National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)

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5,859 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 696 townlands (1830s-1850s).

Top Surnames

Armstrong 234 Johnston 131 Beatty 86 Graham 76 Maguire 67 Wilson 61 Johnstone 57 Keys 55 Irwin 53 Robinson 50

Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.

Frontière du comté

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Détails

Anglais
Fermanagh
Irlandais
Fear Manach
Juridiction
Irlande du Nord

Registres de recensement

Districts de recensement

117

Paroisses

37