New activity weekend for Lough Erne

19th June 2009

If activity is your adrenalin rush then Loughfest has much to offer, from Wakeboarding to Water-skiing, including Water-ski displays from the Tampa Bay Show Skiers plus much more. On June 20th and 21st the first of many events to take place in Co.Fermanagh this summer begins. Combining the waters of the Erne and the vast array of visitor attractions Enniskillen has on offer, Waterways Ireland, Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism, Fermanagh District Council and Ireland’s Lakeland’s and Inland Waterways have teamed up to bring you a fun-filled weekend of water and land based activities by the shores of Lough Erne.

Why not take a Walk and Talk tour of Enniskillen town and unravel the secrets of the main buildings and the people who gave shape to Ireland’s only ‘island’ town. Discover Enniskillen and visit one of our many famous attractions from castles to museums to the Buttermarket craft and design centre. View the unique Headhunters Railway Museum, enjoy the evocative nostalgia associated with the railways. Take a walk in the pleasure grounds of Castle Coole Estate and find the treasure on the castle to castle treasure hunt. If you fancy relaxing on the water, our waterbus tours will be delighted to have you come aboard and enjoy the many fine islands Lough Erne has to offer. Take time to view the cruisers moored at the Forum Jetty. Other activities include climbing walls, laser quest, bouncy castles, traction engine and free entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

And best of all, all events and visitor attractions are free and open to the public for one weekend only. So come along and enjoy, the beautiful island town of Enniskillen, where you and I are proud to call home. We look forward to seeing you there…………

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