Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh during the Second World War

Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh in the Second World War was a hub for the US Army and the RAF and RCAF operated from the shores of the nearby Lough Erne.

Enniskillen

Co. Fermanagh

Northern Ireland

Places of Interest

The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the area's Second World War heritage.

Map showing Breandrum, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Breandrum, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Breandrum Park, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Several infantry units of the United States Army had bases in close proximity at Breandrum, Celtic Park, and Castle Coole in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Map showing Ely Lodge, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Ely Lodge, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Ely Island, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Ely Lodge on Ely Island near Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh was home to 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division with the exception of the 2nd Battalion.

Map showing Lisgoole Abbey, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Lisgoole Abbey, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

96 Derrylin Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Lisgoole Abbey near Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh is a large Georgian house with monastic roots. It housed several units of the United States Army from 1942.

Map showing Lough Erne, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Lough Erne, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

Lough Erne is a popular resort in Northern Ireland for locals and tourists. In wartime, it provided an important Allied base for the Battle of the Atlantic.