Erne Basin

region, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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The Erne Basin is a region primarily located in County Fermanagh in southwestern Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. This area is characterized by the presence of the River Erne and its expansions, Upper and Lower Lough Erne. The River Erne originates in County Longford, Ireland, flows through Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, and eventually reaches Donegal Bay. The landscape of the Erne Basin is hilly, with limestone being the predominant geological formation. This region is known for its scenic beauty, antiquities, forests, and fishing streams, making it a significant tourist destination in Northern Ireland.123

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…chiefly in the ruggedly scenic Erne basin, which divides it into two nearly equal sections. The surface is hilly, rising to 2,188 feet (667 metres) on the southern frontier at Cuilcagh. Upper and Lower Lough (lake) Erne stretch from southeast to northwest, being expansions of the River Erne, which enters…
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…chiefly in the ruggedly scenic Erne basin, which divides it into two nearly equal sections. The surface is hilly, rising to 2,188 feet (667 metres) on the southern frontier at Cuilcagh. Upper and Lower Lough (lake) Erne stretch from southeast to northwest, being expansions of the River Erne, which enters…
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