The water levels have dropped at least two feet in the River Erne, which has marooned this cruiser!
At its highest point, the water was flowing over this fishing jetty.
Shannon really enjoyed watching Crufts on television.
Although the level is down, the water is still running fast through Enniskillen bridge. The big work barge tried to go up on his own, but had to return to the Round "O" and call for Big Red to come and give him a tow.
As our contribution to Sports Relief, we took part in a dog walk at Castle Coole. There were about 20 dogs there for the occasion.
We all enjoyed the walk through the woods.
At Brewster Park, Fermanagh were playing against Roscommon in the Hurling League. This is not a game for cissies! Which no. 8 will get the sliotar (ball)?
John McVitty is in action on the touchline, for the Impartial Reporter. He is an award winning photographer.
At half time the youngsters from local clubs have a short game on the pitch. This managed to cheer us up in spite of the terrible half time
score!
Fermanagh did improve a little in the second half.
In Enniskillen, on St Patrick's Day, the crowds on Broadmeadow waited eagerly by the River Erne for news of St Paddy.
The police launch and the two RNLI ribs set off very fast to rescue St Paddy from the Lough.
A quick U-turn had them going in the right direction!
The police launch left St Patrick across the river on Castle Island, when they came back, so this time it was the Vikings to the rescue.
These are real leprechauns waterboarding, we were assured. They were NOT people dressed up!
The grand parade was led by marching children, with the pipe band close behind. There were several different bands, and all played very well. Music in Ireland, North or South, is always good.
There were many floats and lots of tractors in the procession.
Maurice, Andy, Shannon and Janet all enjoyed the parade.
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