- St Patrick’s Day Celebrations (around 17 March, county-wide including Enniskillen): Community events, parades, and cultural activities honouring Ireland’s patron saint with a focus on local heritage and family-friendly gatherings.
- Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival (27 April–2 May, Enniskillen and Lough Erne): A renowned coarse angling competition attracting European participants to the waters of Lough Erne and River Erne, featuring matches and a festive atmosphere.
- Lady of the Lake Festival (likely July, Lough Erne area): A summer celebration of local mythology, food, water-based activities, and community entertainment centred on the legend of the Lady of the Lake.
- Fermanagh Live Arts Festival (likely early October, Enniskillen): An annual gathering of music, literature, theatre, visual arts, comedy, and spoken word performances across various venues.
- FEAR – Fermanagh Endurance Adventure Race (likely summer/autumn, county-wide): A challenging multi-discipline adventure race combining running, cycling, and kayaking through the lakelands terrain.
- Lakelander Gravel Grinder (likely autumn, county-wide routes): A gravel cycling event offering demanding routes through scenic Fermanagh landscapes for enthusiasts and competitors.
- County Fermanagh offers annual festivals emphasising angling, arts, outdoor adventure, and cultural traditions, particularly around its lakes and waterways; many are recurring events with 2026 details to be confirmed nearer the time.
Festivals
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Fermanagh:
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