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Lough Neagh’s Stories Lough Neagh’s Stories is owned and managed by local couple, Gary and Anne-Marie, who are passionate advocates for the place in which they grew up and still call home, and who both already work Lough Neagh’s waters themselves, as local fishing people. Gary is a seventh-generation, commercial Lough...

Myths and Legends of Lough Neagh Lough Neagh has more origin stories than most places. It is the biggest and oldest lake in these islands. It was formed, so one legend goes, after Fionn Mc Cumhaill was chasing a Scottish giant and  picked up a lump of earth from the...

Top five places to walk around Lough Neagh One of the most easily identifiable monuments along the shoreline of Lough Neagh, the Ardboe Cross is a treasure whose significance can easily be missed.Attending the Western Forts Tour was the first time, much to my own shame, that I visited the...

Top five places to walk around Lough Neagh In the heart of Northern Ireland lies Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles. Captivating with its tranquil atmosphere, unspoilt scenery, secluded bays and skyward views, there is so much to be discovered. And what better way to discover this...

The ultimate guide to outdoor day trips that will suit everyone One of the best things about Northern Ireland is the variety of different activities to do and sights to see. Rejuvenated and irrepressible, Lough Neagh offers a diversity of attraction. It manifests superb natural heritage, remarkable cultural treasures, outdoor...

The Perfect Place for a picnic lunch near Lough Neagh Lough Neagh offers an abundance of great places to picnic. From charming lakeside spots, to magical woodlands; intimate walled gardens and rolling countryside, there's no shortage of places to unpack your picnic basket and enjoy the view. With summer in...