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Unwind by the water 

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Find out about Stories from the shore
    Savour the views between the shore and the high horizon. Stay a while in on-water glamping pods. Step out along boardwalks to drink in views of the water or catch glimpses of blue as you wander through woodlands.
  2. The shore line of Lough Neagh with calm waters during evening sunset
    With everything from relaxing boat cruises through to high-octane water sports, this huge body of water boasts an array of fun things to do on the water. You’ll be sharing the lough with the plants, birds and animals of this diverse wetland habitat.
  3. Click here to find out about Ballyronan Marina
    The award-winning Ballyronan Marina has got everything you need to enjoy Mid Ulster's water activities. Boating trips, water sports and a Blue Flag beach are just some of the things available at this idyllic spot on the shores of Lough Neagh.
  4. People on sailing boat on Lough Neagh with a clear blue sky
    Get active on the water with a wide choice of water sports and activities available. Take a canoe or kayak onto our rivers or loughs, go sailing across the enormous expanse of water that is Lough Neagh or try your hand at windsurfing.
  5. A man fishing on the end of a pier at Dungannon Park lake in the sunshine
    Salmon, dollaghan (Lough Neagh trout) and healthy stocks of many other native fish populate our many waterways. Find a stretch of river or a lough managed by one of our local angling clubs, relax in the spectacular scenery and wait for a bite.
  6. Experience the biggest lake in Ireland and Britain and Ireland in the company of a real fisherman.
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Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Image inside the visitor centre at Lough Neagh Fishery
    Providing tourists with in-depth and informative insight into the fishing industry on the Lough and the various fish species found there, including the epic 6,000 km migration of eels to and from the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean.
    1. A church on an island on Lough Beg
      Church Island is a small island on Lough Beg - 1.5 miles from Bellaghy. On a visit to the island you will discover the ruins of an old church with no spire.
      1. Two girls stand by Ardboe Cross as another woman photographs them on her phone.
        A 10th Century Cross situated on a rocky height on the shores of Lough Neagh. It is a national monument which is believed to be the first High Cross of Ulster. The cross stands 18.5 feet high and 3.5 feet wide.
        1. Image of a white cottage with a thatched rood and green door
          A 300 year old thatched fisherman's cottage situated near the shores of Lough Neagh in the parish of Ardboe, Co. Tyrone. Believed to be the last authentic fisherman’s cottage in the area.
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