We have just been over to Northern Ireland for two Celebrations.

The first a couple of days at the Lough Erne Resort in Fermanagh to celebrate a couple of notable Birthdays and then to Carrickfergus for a great family Wedding

Both events were really good and the weather was very kind to us too, with sun and warmth as we travelled about.

Just time for a few watercolours and a couple painted before we went as gifts for the Bride and Groom.

Lough Erne is a huge Lough with countless islands and lovely views. We were able to take a boat trip on the Lough and visit Devenish Island with is now ruined and very old Church and Monastery. 

The ruined Monastery on Devenish Island on Lugh Erne. Water colour 14 inches by 10 on Arches NOT paper

At the southerly end  of Lower Lough Erne lies  the very old and historic town of Enniskillen.

The “Watergate” there is a focal point of the town and this watercolour was painted from photos taken from our boat trip on the Lough.

The Watergate at Enniskillen. 14 inches by 10 on Arches NOT watercolour paper.

Around the shores of Lough Erne there are many sights to see and this cottage scene is typical of the scenery.

A Cottage in Fermanagh. Watercolour 12 inches by 9 on Arches Rough watercolour paper.

The Wedding  was held in the lovely statley home called Magheramorne House, quite close to Larne and not far from Carrickfergus.

This sketch of Magheramorne House will remind the Bride and Groom of there Wedding day there as they start their new life together in Carrickfergus.

Magheramorne House. Watercolour pen and Ink sketch 10 by 8 inches.

Everybody wishes them All the Best for the Future.

Carrickfergus on the Causeway Coastal Route. Watercolour on Arches NOT paper 12 by 8 inches.

So a very enjoyable week on this beautiful part of the UK, and many more photos to paint in the future

Happy travelling

Brian