WELCOME

Lough MacNean takes in some of the most spectacular scenery Ireland has to offer. The wetland and upland habitats attract an impressive variety of wildlife and ancient archaeological features are in abundance. The three friendly villages of Belcoo, Blacklion and Glenfarne have a strong sense of community coupled with a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can discover a charming rural lifestyle that is laid back and warm with a great sense of fun.

Visitors are drawn to Lough MacNean for its extraordinary natural beauty and variety of leisure activities. Walkers and cyclists take delight in the mountain and forest trails many of which are way marked. The more adventurous can go underground and explore the complex cave networks, take to the lake for windsurfing and kayaking, and climb to new heights on mountainous cliffs.

For a more leisurely pace, a round of golf at one of Ireland’s most scenic courses is ideal followed by a picnic lunch overlooking the lake at the picturesque Cottage meadow at Belcoo. The sculpture trail makes a wonderful driving tour and will bring you to some of the most spectacular viewing points the area has to offer.

Before a night out, many people choose a pampering treat in one of the range of hairdressing and beauty salons and then head off for a gourmet meal followed by some live music in one of the local pubs.

Create for yourself a unique experience not to be forgotten by easing into village life and exploring the area by land or by lake.

The area has a strong track record in community development and this rural tourism project was a natural progression in building cross-border relations for the individual groups involved.

The project got underway in December 2003 and is funded under the EU INTERREG IIIA Programme Ireland/Northern Ireland administerd by ICBAN.

This website has been developed in conjunction with the local community and businesses.

Email: macneantourism@eircom.net