Local Attractions  

Whether you are a biker, a walker, a fisherman, or into boating or cycling, you will enjoy all of the wonderful scenery Lough Erne has to offer. Whether you are visiting National Trust properties, or simply experiencing good shopping, Irish pubs or lovely coffee shops, Fermanagh has it all.

For budding chefs, the world famous Belle Isle School of Cookery  is close to Aisling House, and offers amazing short courses on Irish cuisine.

Ken can give bikers information on some of the “must-do on a motor bike” journeys, including of course to Portrush, where the famous “North West 200”  takes place.

For energetic walkers part of the Ulster Way  is close to hand, but there are also many more gentle strolls by the Lough or through the forests. However for real walking pleasure and to get rid of the cobwebs, we would thoroughly recommend the beautiful Donegal coastline, taking in some of the amazing beaches with rolling Atlantic waves. Why not take the plunge and try a lesson or two in surfing!!!

If you enjoy boats, then take a trip to Carrick on Shannon.  After strolling around the lovely shops, check out the many cruisers based at the marina.

Also, a recommended visit is to the Ulster American Folk Park   just outside Omagh, to hear and experience the migration in the 18th & 19th Centuries from Ulster, of many families hopeful of making a better life in America. There are a series of live events every season.

If you would like to find out more about Irish lace and China then visits to the Lace Museum at Bellanaleck and the Belleek China Shop  are a must.

Just across the border in Bawnboy, County Cavan, you will find the home of the famous Pope Benedict XVI mohair teddy bear. At  Irish Bears  you can visit the Gift shop and workshops of Anke Morgenroth who is the founder of this famous centre for hand-made mohair teddy bears and other lovely hand-made gifts.

Perhaps you are interested in the growing area of eco-tourism. If so we would encourage you to have a look at our most prestigious eco-business and working farm  Orchard Acre   Have a look before you arrive to see what events Teresa and her team are offering.

Just across the border in Cavan there are several venues hosting regular events of traditional Irish music and song; check out  Cavanmusic  for what’s on during your stay.

If you have a particular interest or would like to explore the area with the help of an expert, we can recommend local guides who can inform and organise tours for you. Also if you let us know in advance the sort of events or places you would like to include in your stay, we will endeavour to point you in the right direction!

We do have leaflets in Aisling House informing you of what’s going on and places of interest, but you can also find out a lot more at  Find Fermanagh