Where is Portora Castle based?

Portora Castle is located in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

Is Portora Castle open to the public?

Yes, Portora Castle is open to the public with free entry.

When was Portora Castle built?

Portora Castle was built in 1613 by Sir William Cole.

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Portora Castle

Name: Portora Castle
Address: Enniskillen BT74 5GH, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, GB

Historical LandmarkEnniskillen, Fermanagh4.3 (87 Google reviews)Open now

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Top Rated 2026 · #3 in Historical Landmark, Co. Fermanagh

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Portora Castle is a local business in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, listed under Historical Landmark on LocallyIrish.ie. It has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 87 Google reviews and is ranked #3 in Historical Landmark in Co. Fermanagh (Top Rated 2026).

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Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh is home to Portora Castle, a historical landmark. Built in 1613 by Sir William Cole, it was a three-storey house enclosed by a defensive bawn with four circular towers. The castle played a military role in the 1641 and 1688 uprisings. It guards a former crossing point where the river joins Lough Erne. The castle is open to the public with free entry.

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mondayOpen 24 hours

tuesdayOpen 24 hours

wednesdayOpen 24 hours

thursdayOpen 24 hours

fridayOpen 24 hours

saturdayOpen 24 hours

sundayOpen 24 hours

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Questions & Answers

Q: Where is Portora Castle based?
A: Portora Castle is located in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Q: What historical role did Portora Castle play?
A: Portora Castle played a military role in the 1641 and 1688 uprisings.
Q: Is Portora Castle open to the public?
A: Yes, Portora Castle is open to the public with free entry.
Q: When was Portora Castle built?
A: Portora Castle was built in 1613 by Sir William Cole.