Devenish Island
within 5km
Devenish Island Monastic Site
Devenish Island contains the substantial remains of Lough Erne's most important island monastery. St Molaise founded it in the 6th century on an historic pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick. It was raided by Vikings in 837 and burned in 1157, but in the Middle Ages flourished as the site of the parish church and St Mary's Augustinian Priory. The remains include a Romanesque church and a 12th century round tower, crosses and the Priory Church. Visitors can climb the islands most striking feature, the perfect round tower, which is 30 metres tall.
Devenish Island contains the substantial remains of Lough Erne's most important island monastery. St Molaise founded it in the 6th century on an historic pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick. It was raided by Vikings in 837 and burned in 1157, but in the Middle Ages flourished as the site of the parish church and St Mary's Augustinian Priory. The remains include a Romanesque church and a 12th century round tower, crosses and the Priory Church. Visitors can climb the islands most striking feature, the perfect round tower, which is 30 metres tall.
The Ferry to the Island leaves from Trory point, down a short lane at the junction of the B52 to Kesh and the A32 to Ballinamallard just 1.5 miles outside Enniskillen.
Opening Arrangements:
An Environment and Heritage Service ferry from Trory operates only in summer season from Good Friday to mid September.
Open every day 10am to 6pm
There is a charge for use of ferry: Adult £3 Children /OAP £2.
Alternatively a short stop on Devenish is included in the tour of Lower Lough Erne on the MV Kestrel.
Photogrpahy Credit: Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism
Photogrpahy Credit: Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism
This project is supported by the EU INTERREG IIIA Programme for Ireland/Northern Ireland