Knockmore

Knockmore (from Irish Cnoc Mór 'big hill') is an upland area and townland situated in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland outside the village of Derrygonnelly, in the historical barony of Magheraboy.

[3] The flora and fauna in this area are largely as a result of the underlying limestone and sandstone geology, consisting of upland heath mixed with calcareous grassland.

[1] The area is especially noted for the appearance of Irish eyebright (Euphrasia salisburgensis), which is considered a priority species in Northern Ireland.

[3] Among the other caves studied on Knockmore is Gillie's Hole, located part-way up the southern cliff face of the summit.

[6] Named for its 18th-century occupants, reportedly a young couple ostracised by their families, the cave was discovered by Wakeman (1870) to contain further inscriptions of ancient celtic origin.

Illustration of celtic inscriptions, mainly of square weave variety
Celtic inscriptions in Gillie's Hole, as illustrated by Wakeman (1870). [ 6 ]