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Boating Holidays
on Lough Erne, County Fermanagh
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www.boat-holidays.info
Boating Holidays
On Lough Erne
Fermanagh is known as Meander around the grounds
the Lakelands of Northern of historic Tully Castle before
Ireland, due to the vast stopping off at Devenish
Waterways which dominate Island, which was founded in
the County. Lough Erne is the 8th Century and remains a
a truly rural, unspoilt and historic gem.
tranquil leisure-orientated
expanse stretching from The Island town of Enniskillen
Belleek in Fermanagh to is the site where Upper and
Belturbet in County Cavan. Lower Lough Erne connect
From Lough Erne, one can on the River Erne and offers
even navigate as far as visitors a fantastic choice of
Limerick, following the restaurants and pubs.
Shannon-Erne Waterway
link to the majestic This charming town is
Shannon River Navigation. home to Enniskillen Castle,
Castle Coole National Trust
With plenty to see and do property as well as a great
along the route of your range of shops including the
boating holiday you won’t Buttermarket Craft & Design
be disappointed with what Centre.
Fermanagh has to offer.
Famed for our breathtaking The route of your boating
scenery and historic islands holiday on Lough Erne will
you will have the chance to allow you a fantastic choice of
explore the area in a way only great places to stop for food,
accessible by boat – White drink and entertainment.
Island and Inishmacsaint Enniskillen is of course the
Island to name but a few.
Stop off at the world famous
Belleek Pottery on the
western edge of Lower
Lough Erne and explore the
picturesque Irish village.
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hub, but also don’t forget which can be bought from dotted around the lake
the 5* Lough Erne Resort O’Doherty’s Butcher Shop which offer facilities for
where fine dining awaits in Enniskillen. you to try banana-skiing,
you. Atmosphere and kayaking, windsurfing,
fine food is something
Fermanagh is well known
for – The Ardhowen
Activities water trampoline,
climbing, archery etc.
Theatre, The Killyhevlin A boating holiday The Lough Erne Canoe
Hotel, Carrybridge gives you the perfect Trail is a 50km route
Lakeside Lodge and opportunity to take part through the magnificent
Angling Centre as well as in the many activities lakes of Upper and Lower
the Watermill Restaurant available in the County. Lough Erne, which is ideal
all offer some fantastic for all levels. There is a
local fayre and are The opening of the comprehensive website
perfectly situated along Lough Erne Resort made and waterproof guide
the water, to allow you to Fermanagh a new golf to help you navigate the
access them. destination. Their new 18 route. Canoes can be hired
hole championship course through various points
Cruise further along Upper designed by Nick Faldo along the lake. Canoe
Lough Erne and discover is an asset to the County. guides are also available.
Belle Isle Estate home The resort which hosted www.canoeni.com
to Belle Isle Castle and the 2013 G8 summit, is
the Belle Isle School of now a beacon in Irish 5* Fermanagh is the ideal
Cookery for the culinary luxury and hospitality. venue for walking and
enthusiast among you! biking enthusiasts and
Don’t forget to take a look World renowned as a the many jetties along the
as you pass Inish Rath fishing destination, Lough way will allow you access
Island, home to the Hare Erne is a mixed coarse and to some of the finest walks
Krishna community or game fishery. The game in the County. Climb to the
Inish Corkish Island home angling mainly takes top of the Magho Cliffs and
to the pigs of the famous place in the Lower Lough marvel at one of the most
Fermanagh Black Bacon which is over 25 miles long, stunning viewpoints in
althoughTrout, Salmon Ireland or take a leisurely
and Wild Brown Trout are walk around the grounds
found throughout the of Crom Estate National
system. Upper Lough Trust and watch the deer
Erne is considered one of go by. Most of our walking
the best pike fishing lakes routes are ideal for biking
in Europe. There are a also.
number of activity centres
3Explore the Waterway
Aghinver Boat Company
Carrybridge Boat Company
Carrick Craft Boat Company
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nnell Riv
Manor House Marine Boat Company
Ballyco
Belturbet
River
Enniskillen
Po
rto
ra
Ro
yal
S cho
ol
Town
Enniskillen
Hotel
Enniskillen
Castle
Cenotaph
Gaol Sq
Presbyterian
Diana’s Cairn
Church
To
Castle Coole
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Why Choose a
Boating Holiday
A boating holiday on Q. What do you
Lough Erne is the perfect
relax & getaway from it all need to captain
experience in the most idyllic your own boat?
location - whether you’re a
busy couple looking for
A. Nothing!
the ideal way to spend
You don’t need a licence
quality time with each other,
or an active family looking
or have any experience
for fun and adventure. to operate a cruiser.
■■ No specialist knowledge
The boats are also ideal for
is required, just common
larger groups some of which
sense. Moorings are
can sleep up to 10 people
never more than a few
- whatever your reason we
kilometres apart, and you
know you’re going to love it!
are unlikely ever to be very
far from a marina.
■■ No qualifications are
required
■■ Navigating our
inland waters is very
straightforward. All
charter companies have
friendly trained personnel
to explain everything you
need to know to enjoy our
great outdoors.
5What To Expect On
A Typical Boat
Equipment we supply on your cruiser includes
cutlery, crockery, glasses, cooking utensils, bed
linen and hand towels, a radio/CD player and a
pair of binoculars. Bath towels are provided.
On-board services include galley with gas
cooker, oven and grill, fridge, shower room,
flushing lavatory and hand basin, hot and cold
running water and hot air central heating. If
required, bicycles and outboard motors are
available to hire but pre-booking is essential.
6To Book
Carrybridge Boat Carrickcraft
Company
Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh
BT94 5HX
The Moorings, Bellanaleck
Co. Fermanagh BT92 2BA
ECBA Members
t: ++44 (0) 28 6638 7034
e: info@cbcboats.com
t: ++44 (0) 28 3834 4993
f: ++44 (0) 28 3755 1806 can provide
w: www.cbcboats.com e: sales@carrickcraft.com
w: www.cruise-ireland.com airport transfers
upon request
Aghinver Boat Manor House Marine
Company & Cottages
Aghinver, Irvinestown, Lough Erne, Killadeas,
Co. Fermanagh BT94 1JY Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh
t: ++44 (0) 28 6863 1400 BT94 1NY
e: info@abcboats.com t: ++44 (0) 28 6862 8100
w: www.abcboats.com f: ++44 (0) 28 686 28000
e: info@manormarine.com
w: www.manormarine.com
7Getting here...
ECBA Members can provide
airport transfers upon request
by Air
Rathlin Island
Ireland is served by flights into Belfast
Tory Island
International Airport, Dublin Airport,
Belfast City Airport, Shannon Airport
Coleraine
Aran Island
Letterkenny
Derry
and City of Derry Airport as well as Cork,
Ballymena Larne
Lifford
Strabane Galway and Knock Airports. Fly direct
Ardara Antrim
Donegal Belfast
Bangor
from a wide range of airports in the UK,
Omagh
WE ARE HERE Donegal Bay
BallyShannon
Europe, USA and Canada.
Portadown
Banbridge
Armagh
Enniskillen
Sligo
Monaghan Belfast International Airport and Belfast
City Airport are both approximately 2
Newry
Bangor Erris Ballina
hours drive from Fermanagh. Dublin
Cavan Dundalk
Achill Island Carrick on Dundalk Bay
Charlestown Shannon
Clare Island Westport
Castlebar
Airport is around 2 hours drive and the
Drogheda
Claremorris
Roscommon
Longford Bettystown
City of Derry Airport is approximately 1
hour 45 mins.
Inishbofin
Mullingar
Trim
Clifden Tuam
Athlone
Galway Tullamore
Naas
Dublin
Dun Laoghaire
Belfast International Airport
Galway Bay
Ballyvaghan
Bell Harbour
Port Laois
+44 (0) 28 9448 4848
www.belfastairport.com
Aran Islands
Lisdoonvarna Wicklow
Ennistymon Corofin
George Best Belfast City Airport
Roscrea
Lahinch
Durrow
Nenagh
Ennis Carlow
Arklow
Kilkee
Killaloe
Limerick
Kilkenny +44 (0) 28 9093 9093
www.belfastcityairport.com
Kilrush
Tipperary
Cahir Clonmel
Wexford
City of Derry Airport
Tralee
Waterford
Rosslare
+44 (0) 28 7181 0784
www.cityofderryairport.com
Malow Fermoy
Dingle Bay Dungarvan
Great Blasket Island Kilarney
Kenmare
Macroom
Cork
Youghal Dublin Airport
+353 (0) 1 814 1111
Dursey Island
Bear
Island
Bantry Bay
Bantry
www.dublinairport.com
Clear Island Airport Ferry
Ireland West Airport Knock
+353 (0) 94 936 8100
www.boat-holidays.info www.irelandwestairport.com
by Ferry
Regular, scheduled ferry Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire or Irish Ferries Norfolkline Ferries
services operate between Dublin Port and Liverpool to +353 818 300 400 0871 200 0621
Northern Ireland and Great Dublin. For details on routes and www.irishferries.com www.norfolkline.com
Britain. Other sailings operate schedules please use the details Stenaline P&O Irish Ferries
from Fishguard to Rosslare, to the right. 08447 70 70 70 08716 64 21 21
www.stenaline.com www.poferries.com
Steam Packet
08722 992 992 Information correct at time
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operator changes. Check websites
for details. Calls to Airlines may
incur local or national call charges.
Maps shown are for illustration
purposes only, please contact
your airport/airline for up to date
route information.
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