Blaney
Blaney (from Irish Bléinigh 'creeks')[1] is a small village and townland in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It lies on the southern shore of Lower Lough Erne, 14 km (8.7 mi) west of Enniskillen. It is situated within Fermanagh and Omagh district. HistoryThe 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.[citation needed][2] Blaney Bay, on Lough Erne was a good location for prospective settlers. Places of interestOne 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. SportCastle Hume Golf Club has an 18th-century dovecote in its grounds. Public transportUlsterbus 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 alsoReferences
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