Lough Neagh’s Stories

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Lough Neagh’s Stories offers experiential history and heritage trips on and around Lough Neagh – by boat and land. Owned and managed by the passionate and hard working Gary and Anne-Marie who specialise in providing insightful tours which showcase:

Lough Neagh’s commercial fishing heritage, its characterful people and its quality produce during their “Embrace a Giant Spirit” Experience: The Lough Neagh Fishing Story
Both Lough Neagh and Beg as literary landscapes in their “A Lough Neagh Sequel Literary Tour” which explores the surrounding which inspired Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney to write “A Lough Neagh Sequence” in 1969.
The spiritual and Christian history and heritage of Loughs Neagh and Beg which explores the ruins of a thirteenth century Cranfield Church, and the long famed and revered Holy Well of St. Olcan.

Lough Neagh is a vast, unmistakable feature on any map, and a geographical and ecological heart of the north. Yet, despite its prominence, the rich stories, history, and inhabitants—both human and natural—of Lough Neagh have often gone unnoticed, uncelebrated, and underappreciated. Lough Neagh Stories aims to change that.

They believe Lough Neagh is not just a natural marvel or a colossal reservoir; it’s also a treasure trove of stories and legends. The lough holds a vast library of tales, from inspiring true stories to awe-inspiring myths passed down through generations.

As locals who have the privilege of calling the Loughshore home and who have long worked on its waters, they have often felt frustrated by the lack of recognition and appreciation for this remarkable place. That’s why they’ve set themselves a challenge: to share the stories of Lough Neagh with anyone willing to listen.

Through their carefully curated itineraries, you’ll have the chance to experience the lough up close, feeling its pulse from the deck of a boat. Guided by a passionate, seventh-generation Lough Neagh fisherman, you’ll immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories that make this body of water so extraordinary.

Contact Details

Lough Neagh's Stories
Ballyronan Marina,
135 Shore Rd, Ballyronan
Magherafelt
Derry ~ Londonderry
BT45 6JA
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Lough Neagh's Stories
Ballyronan Marina,
135 Shore Rd, Ballyronan
Magherafelt
Derry ~ Londonderry
BT45 6JA

Coords: 54.7090187, -6.5296387

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