Celebrate European Heritage Open Day With Lough Neagh Partnership Celebrate European Heritage Open Day on Saturday 8 September on this free to attend tour from Belfast into the heart of counties Antrim and Tyrone. Hosted by Lough Neagh Partnership you will be transported by coach from Belfast...
Guest blog by Lyndsay Malone As part of my European Heritage Open Days 2017 explorations I discovered the beauty of Lough Neagh with Lough Neagh Tours. Departing from Belfast I boarded the bus to get a little taster of the lough’s landscape, heritage and culture....
Guest blog by Cathy Chauhan of the Lough Neagh Fisherman’s Co-Operative The European Eel, as the name suggests, is a fish species found throughout the continent of Europe. Depending on the region where the eel is fished, there is a tradition and way to cook this...
Steeped in history, heritage, folklore, fauna and culture, the shores of Lough Neagh – the largest freshwater lake in the United Kingdom – provide the backdrop for a unique set of day tours. The tours departing from Belfast are aimed at local, national and international...
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 Ardboe Cross. It’s...
Steeped in history, heritage, folklore, fauna and culture, the shores of Lough Neagh - the largest freshwater lake in the United Kingdom – provide the backdrop for a unique set of one day tours which are being launched just in time for summer.The diverse range...
What is it like to be a Fisherman on Lough Neagh? Eamonn Moore, a most interesting fisherman, met me at his house…well, once I eventually found it nestling by the shores of the Lough, that is. All his life, eel fishing has been his livelihood, and indeed,...
After a short introduction about what lies in store for the day, the guide briefly shares his love of the history of Lough Neagh and its surrounding townlands in which his passion and character shines through. The first stop is on the shores of the lough. Welcomed...
After a short introduction about James’ love of the history of Lough Neagh and its surrounding townlands in which his passion and character shines through, he provides a snapshot of the day ahead which takes travellers on an immersive visit of the forts and castles...
If you’ve ever wondered what rural life was like before technology took over, then this one day tour will transport you into the wilderness to give you an insight into how our ancestors lived and survived! You’ll be taken on a historical tour of the...