Researching your family tree
Does genealogy get your pulse racing? Are you excited about finding out where your family originated? Do you spend hours on those family history websites? Yep, me too! But I already have my paternal family tree dating back to the 10th century – I kid you not! So maybe we can help you to find out more about exploring family history here in Fermanagh.
If you’ve started tracing your Irish ancestors or you’re thinking of getting started, you could start here in Fermanagh. The Genealogy centre at Enniskillen Castle can give you lots of help with delving into your family’s Irish origins. And if that’s not enough to wet your whistle, another day would be well spent at the Ulster American folk park and their family history centre. Here you can learn why and how so many Irish folk found their way to America. Moreover, the park itself tells the story of how they lived their lives in both Ireland and America. It’s a fabulous day out and a great way of exploring family history.
Rossclare Lodge is ideally located for you to do these things. You could even visit the Workhouse in Enniskillen after visiting the Famine Memorial in Irvinestown. This hidden gem is a fascinating walk through the story of the Great Famine. The visit offers incredible wood carvings depicting life before, during and after the famine. It’s a truly harrowing story. You can immerse yourself in history here whilst exploring your family history. Not surprisingly, you’ll find a very willing audience to trade stories with over breakfast or afternoon tea too. And if it’s castles interest you, we have plenty of those as well, some still standing and some in “well maintained” ruins.
Of course, to do all of these things takes time, but that’s fine, because you’ll be so comfortable and well fed here that you’ll be more than happy to stay a few days here whilst you explore all that Enniskillen and the area has to offer. We’re always happy to look at the map with you and help you plan your itinerary, or you can sit in the garden dome and listen to the birdsong whilst you plan your family history exploration.
And remind me to tell you why I’m really a Welsh princess!
Are you ready to book your stay? You can do it here!