Fermanagh

American

[fer-man-uh] / fərˈmæn ə /

noun

a county in SW Northern Ireland. 653 sq. mi. (1,691 sq. km). Enniskillen.
an administrative district including this county. 715 sq. mi. (1,851 sq. km).

Fermanagh British

/ fəˈmænə /

noun

a district and historical county of SW Northern Ireland: contains the Upper and Lower Lough Erne. Pop: 58 705 (2003 est). Area (excluding water): 1700 sq km (656 sq miles)

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Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Pat Cullen told the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme there was a sense of numbness across the community for what is an awful tragedy.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Damian Carthy, who owns a garage in County Fermanagh, said he was dealing with up to 10 people a day who have damaged their vehicles on potholes.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Armstrong's political career began in 2016 when she was co-opted onto Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Her constituency of Fermanagh and South Tyrone represents a large swathe of grassroots UUP voters.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

"My dear Myra, do try to preserve some sense of proportion," said Lady Fermanagh gently.

From Bandit Love by Savage, Juanita

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