Florencecourt
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Florencecourt is a small village
in County Fermanagh
, Northern Ireland
. In the 2001 Census
it had a population (with Drumlaghy
) of 135 people. It lies within the Fermanagh District Council
area. Historically the area was called Mullanashangan .
The village itself is extremely small containing only 39 houses, an Orange Lodge Hall and a Doctors surgery
. The local shop and Post Office
closed on 4 November 2006. The Tully Mill Complex is a group of new buildings built around a renovated corn mill, this complex consists of the Larganess Centre, Tully Mill Bar and Restaurant and the Benaughlin Holiday Cottages.
The first recorded Florencecourt Yew
, also known as the Irish Yew was discovered on the slopes of Cuilcagh
mountain near Florencecourt before it was transplanted into the grounds of Florence Court
House. This tree is still alive today, but it has been severely damaged over the years as cuttings have repeatedly been taken for propagation.
The Gortatole Outdoor Education Centre in Florencecourt situated on the shore of Lower Lough MacNean
beneath the imposing cliffs of the Hanging Rock. It has had a series of refurbishments in the last year including a new climbing wall
and archery
range.
and the National Trust
property, Florence Court
House. Florence Court Forest Park is situated on the north east shoulder of Cuilcagh
mountain the forest covers an area of 12 square kilometres. Killykeeghen Nature Reserve, Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve and the Hanging Rock Nature Reserve are all in the surrounding area.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in County Fermanagh
County Fermanagh
Fermanagh District Council is the only one of the 26 district councils in Northern Ireland that contains all of the county it is named after. The district council also contains a small section of County Tyrone in the Dromore and Kilskeery road areas....
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. In the 2001 Census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
it had a population (with Drumlaghy
Drumlaghy
Drumlaghy is a small village and townland in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 135 people.- Places of interest :...
) of 135 people. It lies within the Fermanagh District Council
Fermanagh District Council
Fermanagh District Council is a local council in Northern Ireland. The borders of the district are very similar to those of the traditional County Fermanagh, containing all of that county plus a small section of County Tyrone in the Dromore Road and Kilskeery Road areas. Council headquarters are...
area. Historically the area was called Mullanashangan .
The village itself is extremely small containing only 39 houses, an Orange Lodge Hall and a Doctors surgery
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
. The local shop and Post Office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
closed on 4 November 2006. The Tully Mill Complex is a group of new buildings built around a renovated corn mill, this complex consists of the Larganess Centre, Tully Mill Bar and Restaurant and the Benaughlin Holiday Cottages.
The first recorded Florencecourt Yew
Florencecourt Yew
The Florencecourt Yew is a specimen of yew growing in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. This single tree is the source of most ornamental yews referred to as "Irish yew"....
, also known as the Irish Yew was discovered on the slopes of Cuilcagh
Cuilcagh
Cuilcagh, historically Slieve Cuilcagh , is the highest mountain in the Breifne area and the 165th highest on the island of Ireland . The summit lies on the border between County Fermanagh and County Cavan , and is the highest point in both counties...
mountain near Florencecourt before it was transplanted into the grounds of Florence Court
Florence Court
Florence Court is a large 18th century house and estate located 8 miles south-west of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is set in the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain. The nearby village is distinguished by the one-word name Florencecourt. It is owned and managed by the National...
House. This tree is still alive today, but it has been severely damaged over the years as cuttings have repeatedly been taken for propagation.
The Gortatole Outdoor Education Centre in Florencecourt situated on the shore of Lower Lough MacNean
Lower Lough MacNean
Lower Lough MacNean is a large freshwater lake in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The lake is fed by a small river which flows from Upper Lough MacNean into the lake at a bridging point between the villages of Belcoo and Blacklion, County Cavan. This river forms the border between County...
beneath the imposing cliffs of the Hanging Rock. It has had a series of refurbishments in the last year including a new climbing wall
Climbing wall
A climbing wall is an artificially constructed wall with grips for hands and feet, usually used for indoor climbing, but sometimes located outdoors as well. Some are brick or wooden constructions, but on most modern walls, the material most often used is a thick multiplex board with holes drilled...
and archery
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
range.
Places of interest
Close by are two of Fermanagh's major tourist attractions, Marble Arch CavesMarble Arch Caves
The Marble Arch Caves are a series of natural limestone caves located near the village of Florencecourt in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. They are formed by water draining off the northern slopes of Cuilcagh mountain.- History of exploration :...
and the National Trust
National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
property, Florence Court
Florence Court
Florence Court is a large 18th century house and estate located 8 miles south-west of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is set in the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain. The nearby village is distinguished by the one-word name Florencecourt. It is owned and managed by the National...
House. Florence Court Forest Park is situated on the north east shoulder of Cuilcagh
Cuilcagh
Cuilcagh, historically Slieve Cuilcagh , is the highest mountain in the Breifne area and the 165th highest on the island of Ireland . The summit lies on the border between County Fermanagh and County Cavan , and is the highest point in both counties...
mountain the forest covers an area of 12 square kilometres. Killykeeghen Nature Reserve, Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve and the Hanging Rock Nature Reserve are all in the surrounding area.
Transport
- Florencecourt railway station opened on 18 March 1879 and finally closed on 1 October 1957.