FIND SUMMER FUN IN FERMANAGH

Waterways Ireland and Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism have announced details of the "I Found Summer Fun - Fermanagh - Lough Erne Summer 2006" event which is to run in Fermanagh during August and September.

The event will feature community festivals, country shows, World Waterskiing Championships, a Heritage Boat Rally, a weekend of water sports, canoe polo, family fun days and much more.

Excited about the events, Martin Dennany, Waterways Ireland, said:

"With over 40 events on and off the water, catering for all age groups and tastes, Lough Erne will be the place to be in August and September. Waterways Ireland is delighted to be providing major sponsorship for many of the water based activities and hopes that visitors to the region will enjoy what's on offer."

Tanya Cathcart from Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism commented:

"Fermanagh will be the place to be this August and September. As well as a full programme of activities there are many other exciting attractions that the visiting public will be able to enjoy."

Delighted about the event Ruth Burns, Short Breaks and Destination PR Manager for the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, added:

"This is a fantastic opportunity, not only to check out some of the great activities, but to make the most of the festivities and take a short break in the region. With a selection of hotels, guesthouses, B&B's - 'I Found Summer Fun - Fermanagh - Lough Erne Summer 2006' provides the perfect way to explore and enjoy Fermanagh."

For further information on "I found Summer fun - Fermanagh - Lough Erne Summer 2006" visit www.findfermanagh.com,
www.waterwaysireland.com or www.discovernorthernrieland.com

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Further media enquiries:

Aoife Morrissy
Waterways Ireland
Press Officer
Tel: 00353 71 9650622
e-mail: aoife.morrissy@waterwaysireland.org

or

Rachael Harriott
Northern Ireland Tourist Board
Destination PR
Tel: 028 9044 1576
e-mail: r.harriott@nitb.com

Helping to promote the event in Fermanagh were, from left, Rachael Harriott, Destination PR Officer from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Martin Dennany from Waterways Ireland and Clodagh Carty from Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism.