South west Fermanagh is well known for its major tourist attractions including the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark and the National Trust at Florence Court House. However, between Cuilcagh Mountain and Cleenish Island there is an exceptional, yet often overlooked area rich in history, heritage and culture. In celebrating our natural, built, and cultural heritage in the wider landscape this unique project will connect the larger organisations to local communities and together go on a shared journey that will bring mutual benefits to local people and visitors alike, from the mountain-top to the shores of Upper Lough Erne.
Cuilcagh to Cleenish: A Great Place will also build on the legacy of the award-winning heritage work undertaken in the area in the recent years by Cleenish Community Association and Killesher Community Development Association (Battles Bricks and Bridges), Bellanaleck History Group (Making it Home) and Killesher Community Development Association (redevelopment of Tully Mill complex).
The programme will: