Lough Erne

Discover Lough Erne

It is apparent the lake is named after Érann, the goddess of ireland, Though there are many origin stories one common one in Irish mythology is the goddess dissolving her divine power into the water, which then gives life to the land.

The town of Enniskillen lies on the short stretch of river between the lakes. The larger lake to the North is called the  Lower Lough or Broad Lough. While the Upper Lough is a smaller southern lake, but higher up the river Erne which flows north and then curves west into the Atlantic. In 20123 the Lough Erne Resort, a hotel on the southern shore of the Lower Lough, was host to the first G8 Summit to be held in Northern Ireland.

A county rich in history, beauty and experiences.The Maguire’s settled here in the 15th century and notable residents since then include famous writers, Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde, who were both educated at the Enniskillen Royal School.  The main Irish stronghold of the scarce garden warbler. The area was host to stages of the World Waterski Championships, a pro-wakeboard competition, ‘Wakejam’, and the Lough Erne Regatta has a lineage since 1820.