The Erne Boat Rally

02/09/2026

🚤🌊 ERNE BOAT RALLY – MINI RALLY! 🌊🚤

The countdown is on… and we’re getting ready for a fantastic weekend on the water! 🥳⚓️

📍 FRIDAY 4th and 5th of September
LISNASKEA BOAT CLUB
We’re kicking things off around 7pm with our brilliant Come Dine With Me event! 🍽️😋
No need to overthink it — just show up with an empty stomach and bring your favourite dish! 😂🙌
Good food, good craic and the perfect way to start the weekend.

🚤 SATURDAY – LET THE RALLY BEGIN!
We’ll sail from Lisnaskea Boat Club to Belturbet, enjoying the Erne along the way before settling in for an overnight stay in Belturbet. ⚓️🌅

Whether you’re joining us for the full weekend or just coming along for part of the fun, it’s all about boats, friends, food, laughter and making memories on the Erne! ❤️

So get the boat ready, get the crew together and get involved!

The Erne is calling… and we’re answering! 🚤🌊⚓️
The internet is down in the Boat club at the moment so Cash is King this weekend.

02/09/2026

Nice touch from the Belturbet Branch IWAI all IWAI members are welcome

19/08/2026

The Mini Rally wasn't long coming around again.
We Gather at Lisnaskea Boat Club on Friday evening the 4th of September for evening of Food and Music .
The by now famous Come Dine with me.
So bring your speciality dish with you and let's put it to the test for you .
Saturday we'll be heading for Belturbet for a wander around the town .
So Save The Date

06/08/2026

Hi everyone we just want to give you a quick rundown of the days events at our Family Fun day.
It all kicks off at 1 o clock on the 22nd of August.
If the weather plays ball and it's not too windy we hope to have a few sailing dinghies and paddle boards in the water for you to try .
There will be Kayaks and Canadian Canoes .
Rib rides
Boat trips
Boat treasure hunt.
Tea and coffee and snacks
The barbeque will be running on and off for most of the day depending on demand.
There's also a display by Team Ireland and Powerboat NI formula futures team in the harbour.
The highlight of the day is the raft challenge.
We are encouraging different groups and clubs to build a raft bring it down and see how it measures up.
After all this the bar will be open and if we've any energy left we'll dance the night away to DJ Liam Curran.
We are hoping to build on last year when we had a great day.
See you all there and bring a friend (and a raft)😁.

If you're coming by water we are just behind inisturk island.
If you are driving we are in at Derryadd, just follow the signs .

14/07/2026

Just a wee reminder about the Mini Rally this year.
We Gather at Lisnaskea Boat Club on Friday evening the 4th of September for evening of food and Music for the by famous Come Dine with me.
Saturday we'll be heading for Belturbet for a wander around the town .
So Save The Date

27/05/2026

What a FABULOUS weekend at the Erne Boat Rally! ☀️🚤
The weather was unreal, the craic was mighty, and we know there were plenty of cameras (and probably a few questionable dance moves) out over the weekend 😄

We’d love if everyone who attended could send us any photos you took — boats, sunsets, crews, fancy docking skills, or the moments best left unexplained 🍻📸

Your photos may feature on our page and could even make it into next year’s rally booklet… so fame and glory await! You never know where your masterpiece might end up 👀

Send your pics to us via Messenger or email them over. The more the merrier!

[email protected]

26/05/2026

What a fantastic weekend we just witnessed with some of the best people you could ever hope to meet in some of the best venues you could ever hope to frequent. Don't get me started on the weather. There must be sore knees from all the praying for sun .
The warm welcome we received across the four days was outstanding.
Congratulations to our Commodore pairing of Ryan and Ashley Clarke for a seamless rally from start to finish.
Both them and their crew should be proud of themselves for the show they put on .
A huge thanks to venues who hosted us across the 4 days
The Lisnaskea Boat Club excelled themselves with the Dinner Dance on Friday night equally the Lough Erne Yacht Club on Saturday night and Sundays Wine and Cheese Reception.
Our inward and outward s lunch stops in Enniskillen were lively affairs in The Lough Inn and Cornerstone Bars .
Belleek Village was our next port of Call which never disappoints . The Black Cat Cove Bar & Restaurant and Fiddlestone Bar pulled out all the stops once more .
We had a lovely visit to Belleek Pottery on Monday morning with a presentation to Ryan and Ashley from Patricia who helped a lot with the Rally Momentos.
Finally The Moorings Restaurant Jackie, Jerome and staff were on hand to fulfill all our needs.
Thanks to you the The Erne Boat Rally goers we would be nothing without you, until September for The Mini Rally safe travels on the water.

26/05/2026

We had a visit from a lovely young Gentleman on Sunday morning and he had lots of nice things to say about us 😁😁

Such a great event to see 🎉

23/05/2026

The Rally Fleet has departed

22/05/2026

🚤⚓️ ERNE BOAT RALLY 2026 – IMPORTANT WEEKEND REMINDERS ⚓️🚤

The wait is over and we’re looking forward to a fantastic weekend on Lough Erne! Please read through the important timings, rally route details and reminders below for the weekend ahead.
We can't wait to see you all again.

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📍 FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2026 – Lisnaskea Boat Club

🕖 7pm – Commodore’s Wine Reception
🚩 7.30pm – Commodores are piped to their table & Flag Ceremony
💃 8pm – Dinner Dance begins with evening entertainment

💵 PLEASE NOTE: The Dinner Dance venue is CASH ONLY

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📍 SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2026

🕙 10am – Commodores briefing at Lisnaskea Boat Club
⛵ 10.30am – Depart and set sail for Enniskillen with a lunch stop at The Round O’, inviting the rally to join the Commodores in The Corner Stone Bar

🦺 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER
Peter Scott will be on shore at The Round O’ carrying out life jacket checks – please stop by and say hello. Safety first!

🕟 4.30pm – Depart Round O’ Enniskillen and sail to Lough Erne Yacht Club
🔥 6pm – Arrive at Lough Erne Yacht Club for evening entertainment

🍔 A communal BBQ will be available on shore – bring your own food and cook together
🍟 A chip van will also be on site

🎭 SATURDAY NIGHT IS FANCY DRESS NIGHT
Get the costumes ready!

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📍 SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2026

⛪ 11am – Briefing and Ecumenical Service on shore at Lough Erne Yacht Club
🧀 12.30pm – 2.30pm – Commodores Wine & Cheese Reception
⛵ 3pm – Depart and set sail to Belleek

🍽 DINING REMINDER – BLACK CAT COVE
If you plan to dine at Black Cat Cove on Sunday night, please pre-book your table as early as possible.

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📍 MONDAY 25TH MAY 2026

🕙 10am – Commodores briefing and sing song on shore
⛵ 11am – Set sail to Enniskillen for a lunch stop at The Round O’, inviting the rally to join Commodores in The Lough Inn
🕠 5.30pm – Final departure to The Moorings for awards and evening entertainment

🏆 AWARDS REMINDER
If you won an award last year, please ensure all trophies have been returned to a committee member before Monday evening.

🍽 DINING REMINDER – THE MOORINGS
If dining at The Moorings on Monday evening, please book ahead to reserve your table.

📞 028 6672 0524

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🚨The Erne Boat Rally would like to remind those taking part, that if anyone is in distress, we have a defibrillator available on the Rally.
⚓️ We’re looking forward to a fantastic weekend of boating, music, great food and even better company.

🚤 Safe travels to everyone taking part in the Erne Boat Rally 2026!