Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

12/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/12/2024 10:49

Lough Erne Pilgrim Way Website Launched

The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way spans 14 sacred sites linking Lough Erne in County Fermanagh to Lough Derg in County Donegal. This remarkable journey celebrates the rich heritage of Early Christian monastic sites, where saints worshipped, scholars studied, and pilgrims sought spiritual reflection. The launch of a new website for the Lough Erne Pilgrim Way marks a significant milestone in preserving and promoting the legacy of these treasured locations.

Key landmarks along the route include the 12th-century Round Tower on Devenish Island and the enigmatic carved stone figures on Boa Island, both set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Fermanagh Lakelands.

To enhance the experience, the new website-loughernepilgrimway.com-provides visitors with resources, itineraries, and insights. The site allows users to uncover local legends and folklore associated with the sacred sites and includes details of nearby attractions, suggested itineraries, and upcoming programmes of activities, tours, talks, and workshops.

The development of the Lough Erne Pilgrim Way is a collaborative effort involving historians, researchers, community groups, businesses, and heritage organisations, supported by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership, and funding bodies including The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Waterways Ireland, and the Department for Communities Historic Environment Division.

Councillor John McClaughry, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, said:

'The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way invites modern-day pilgrims and visitors to walk in the footsteps of those from centuries past. Set in the beauty of the Fermanagh Lakelands, this route offers rich history in serene landscapes.

The development of this new website affirms the Council's commitment to valuing and enhancing the rich and diverse heritage of the district.

This project is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the collaborative efforts of our partners, whose hard work has made this vision a reality."

For more information on the Lough Erne Pilgrim Way or to plan your visit see loughernepilgrimway.com