Our Fair Lake

Lough Erne, named for the Irish Goddess Ériu, was once recognised as one of the greatest Salmon rivers in Europe, thanks to hundreds of thousands of fish that made the journey each year. Unfortunately, it has undergone many ill-thought interventions over the last 200 years.

The Lough still boasts many fish species with pike, perch, rudd, bream, roach, salmon, brown trout, and eels all being found in our waters. History teaches us how vulnerable these ecosystems are and we are keen to do our part to preserve and protect them.

The lake acted as the ancient highways of Ireland, with the waters around the resort acting as the safe harbour for the local Chieftain's warships, due to it being sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds. This is what gives it the name, the fair/calm lake (Finn Lough in Irish).

Whilst not always fair…it is beautiful and offers great options for adventure and sightseeing. Whether it’s ancient ruins (The Janus Stone), monastic sites (White Island and Devenish Island) or simply unspoiled nature. You can take a kayak and explore the more than 40 islands on this large freshwater lake, home to an array of Lapwings, Curlews, Snipe, and a unique inland colony of breeding Sandwich Terns.