Fermanagh's 17th century Victorian structure Castle Irvine has undergone a programme of stability and repair works.

The work on the walls of the Necarne Demesne castle in Irvinestown is being delivered by local contractor, McCusker Contracts from Dromore and supported by specialist conservation architects and engineers from Consarc and Mann Williams.

Speaking about the stabilisation works, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson, said: "The Castle, as we know it today, bears evidence of significant renovations in 1831 by Judge D'Arcy. In its heyday, I understand it was architecturally magnificent, a Tudor Gothic building with a classical interior. Such beauty deserves to be conserved and maintained.

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"The Council continues to investigate longer term options for Castle Irvine with the key ambition to redevelop the Castle for wider use within the local community; ensuring its legacy in terms of its heritage value. These works will ensure the structure is stabilised and preserved so the Castle may be accessible for future generations."

The project is expected to last approximately five months however this may be subject to change depending on findings from the detailed survey which will be undertaken as part of stabilisation works.

Castle Irvine Estate will remain open during all works to the Castle, with disruption kept to a minimum.