Lough Erne consists of 2 lakes crossing the whole of County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Renowned as a haven for fishermen and yachting enthusiasts, Lough Erne offers a wide range of water-based activities, from simple boat trips to water skiing. Not to mention, of course, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, which plunges you into a typically Irish picturesque world!
Lough Erne originally comprised 2 lakes, linked by a 16 km branch of the River Erne. The town of Enniskillen is built on the banks of the Erne. Each of the 2 lakes has prolific water, ideal for angling or boating. There’s nothing like savouring the silence and admiring the surrounding scenery from a wooden boat!
More specifically, Lough Erne consists of :
Each lake has charming little islands, some of which were inhabited in the past, and some of which are still inhabited today. Don’t miss a trip to Devenish Island on Lower Lough Erne. This picturesque little island is home to the ruins of a wonderful monastery (Le Monastère de Saint Molaise), as well as the remains of a large round tower, where the monks stored their relics and most precious writings.
It was on Belle Isles that the Annals of Ulster, one of Ireland’s most important 15th-century texts, was written.
If you would also like to explore the other islands, here is a list of those that might interest you:
Islands of Lower Lough Erne:
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Islands of Upper Lough Erne
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