Lough Erne,
Co. Fermanagh |
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50
miles long and up to six miles wide, beautiful Lough Erne in County
Fermanagh is one of the largest waterways in the UK. It is divided
into two parts, the Lower and Upper, which are joined by the River
Erne.
The Lower
Lough is located in the north, while the Upper Lough lies further
south. A good way to sightsee is to take a cruise or hire a boat:
the area is home to many birds, and is excellent for fishing.
Watersports are a popular activity, and facilities for canoeing,
windsurfing and sailing can be found in the area.
Lough Erne is also filled with a large number of islands, many
of which contain pagan and Christian remains. The earliest settlers
in the region found natural protection from invaders in the maze
of waterways, and remnants of ancient times are plentiful.
The Lower
Lough contains most of the interesting islands, including Devenish
Island in the south, which is one of the most important Christian
sites in Ireland, and boasts a wide array of medieval monastic
ruins. White Island is home to a collection of enigmatic carved
figures, and is located further north, while in the far north
of the lough is Boa Island, which contains the famous Janus figure.
Close to Boa Island is the island of Lusty Beg, a popular resort.
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