Inishmacsaint Monastery Ruins, Enniskillen, United Kingdom

Inishmacsaint (meaning 'Island of the Sorrel Plain') is a monastery located on an island off the western shore of Lough Erne, Northern Ireland. The site includes the ruins of a monastic church and an early stone cross, probably from the tenth and twelfth centuries. Inishmacsaint was founded by St. Ninnidh, (d. 523/30). The original monastic buildings were probably damaged or destroyed during the raids of the ninth or tenth centuries.

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Rupert Davis (11 months ago)
A lovely place to visit. Very interesting

Mark F. (11 months ago)
The castle/museum is great. Tons of information regarding the town and its rich history. You should try the boat ride around the town as well. It includes the boat ride, castle entrance and a free coffee/tea and scone in the castle’s cafe. Would definitely recommend it

John Maguire (13 months ago)
Very helpful staff. A mixture of Maguire's castle and military barracks history. No dogs allowed inside exhibits. But allowed outside in the courtyard.

PAUL ETRT (13 months ago)
Very good place of interest to visit..Ran veey well by the staff..If you wanna know the factual history of enniskillen this is the place to visit and lots and lots of historical genuine artifacts and military memorabilia..

Windelynn Wonder (2 years ago)
A bite into history, great for exploration and self guided tour through the ages. Took about an hour to get through the museum. There's a cafe on site as well as clean washrooms and gift shops. You can purchase tickets for the marble caves and other excursions at the gift shop. Beautiful county and castle ruin in the city.

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