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Revision as of 00:16, 13 December 2010
Lisnaskea
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| Population | 2,739 (2001 Census) |
| Irish grid reference | H3634 |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ENNISKILLEN |
| Postcode district | BT92 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
Lisnaskea (from Irish Lios na Scéithe, meaning 'ringfort of the shield')[1] is the second largest settlement in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 2,739 people in the 2001 Census. The town is built around the long main street, which bends at almost 90 degrees along its course. It lies within the Fermanagh District Council area and within the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency.
History
Lisnaskea has a proud heritage dating back to the ruling Maguire Clan of Fermanagh. It was once the Seat of the Clan, where Lords were crowned and ruled the County. This strategic importance led to the town changing hands many times over the years. Sir Michael Balfour took control of the town in the Plantation of Ulster and in 1821 it came under the control of the Earls of Erne. They established the market in the town whilst aiding and controlling development around the high street.[2]
The Troubles
For more information see The Troubles in Lisnaskea, which includes a list of incidents in Lisnaskea during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.
Places of interest
Just off the Main Street are the ruins of Castle Balfour, built in 1618 by the Balfours. The castle was inhabited right up to the early 19th century and is currently undergoing a restoration programme.[3]
Sport
Gaelic Athletic Association
Throughout the history of Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) games in Fermanagh Lisnaskea has consistently been a major force in Gaelic football, ladies football and hurling. The local GAA team is known as Lisnaskea Emmetts and have won a range of honours in the sport, they wear red and green. Lisnaskea Emmetts over the years have had clubmen involved in the Fermanagh GAA and Ulster Railway Cup team including Tommy Durnien, Collie Curran, Shane King, Mark Little and former Limerick double All Star Martin Cooney
Education
Primary level
- St Eugene's Knocks Primary School
- The Moat Primary School
- St. Ronan's Primary School
Secondary level
Libraries
- Lisnaskea Library
2001 Census
Lisnaskea is classified as an intermediate settlement by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population between 2,250 and 4,500 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 2,739 people living in Lisnaskea. Of these:
- 23.5% were aged under 16 years and 18.9% were aged 60 and over
- 46.8% of the population were male and 53.2% were female
- 74.1% were from a Catholic background and 24.5% were from a Protestant background
- 7.0% of people aged 16–74 were unemployed.
For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service
Transport
- Lisnaskea railway station opened on 26 August 1858 and finally closed on 1 October 1957.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland
- ^ Culture Northern Ireland culturenorthernireland.org
- ^ Enniskillen.com enniskillen.com
- ^ "Lisnaskea station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-10-28.