Blaney

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History

The area takes its name from the Irish word "Bléan" which means a creek. The suggestion that it derives from the Blayneys of Castleblayney originates in an inaccurate statement in Livingstone's History of Fermanagh.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".[2] Blaney Bay, on Lough Erne was a good location for prospective settlers.

Places of interest

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Ely Lodge

One of the children of the 5th Duke was Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster whose home was here until he went to boarding schools in England. It is now a private residence.

Sport

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The club house, Castle Hume Golf Club

Castle Hume Golf Club has an 18th-century dovecote in its grounds.

Public transport

Ulsterbus route 99, Belleek - Enniskillen serves Blaney infrequently - once a day each way Mondays to Fridays.[3] Bus Éireann Expressway route 30 passes through Blaney but does not stop.

See also

References

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  2. Livingstone, Peadar (1969) The Fermanagh Story: a documented history of the County Fermanagh from the earliest times to the present day. Enniskillen: Cumann Seanchais Chlochair
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External links

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