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Discover the NEW Lough Erne Pilgrim Way at www.loughernepilgrimway.com - A guide to making your own way around historical and sacred sites of Fermanagh.
The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way raises understanding and enjoyment of the significant heritage of Early Christian monastic sites located throughout the Fermanagh Lakelands. The unique Way links the sites of the historic Christian pilgrimage route along Lough Erne in Co. Fermanagh to Lough Derg in Co. Donegal.
The inspirational new website brings together a range of resources to spark the imagination. Discover each of the 14 sites along the Lough Erne Pilgrim Way through the unique histories of the sacred places. Find out where pilgrims have passed through, saints have worshipped, scholars have studied, and Vikings have invaded.
Through the website, uncover local legends and folklore associated with the sites. The histories are illustrated with stunning imagery of the locations today. Now sheltered havens to pause and reflect, the sites are surrounded by Fermanagh’s breathtaking scenery, as well as being home to a diversity of wildlife from bats to curlews.
The website includes routes to explore individual sites as well as suggested itineraries, including details of nearby attractions and current programmes of activities, tours, talks and workshops. From Devenish Island with its 12th century Round Tower to the enigmatic carved stone figures on Boa Island, the sites along the Lough Erne Pilgrim Way remain treasured places for local communities and visitors alike. The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way website helps you to find your own way here by lough, land and online.
The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way is being developed with historians, researchers, community groups, businesses, as well as heritage and tourism organisations, creating an inspiring programme of new experiences and resources. The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way has been set up by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in partnership with the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership, with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Waterways Ireland and the Department for Communities Historic Environment Division.
