National recognition for Fermanagh business


THE founder of The Boatyard Distillery said he’s “incredibly honoured” after his produce has been named as the number one gin and the number one vodka favoured by UK’s top bars. The Boatyard Distillery, Fermanagh’s only fully-functioning distillery, has received massive national recognition in the recently released ‘CLASS Bar Magazine Report’ in a major boost for the […]


Double delight for Fermanagh distillery


THE team at The Boatyard Distillery admitted they ‘were completely stunned’ as their gin and vodka products were named in a top 10 trending list by a UK beverage review magazine. Drinks International, a prestigious organisation designed to review the top alcohol spirits, released its annual Brands Report. The Boatyard gin was named alongside the […]


Festival Lough Erne is back with a difference!


KICKING off on Sunday, 12 September, this year’s Festival Lough Erne is a week-long event with an exciting programme of activities, on and off the water. The festival is organised in line with current government guidance relating to the Covid-19 pandemic so, this year, you can tune into a variety of online talks and webinars […]


Local distillery adds vodka to its line up


ENNISKILLEN’S Boatyard Distillery has added ‘Seed to Sip’ vodka to their increasing portfolio. Two years after setting up at Tully Bay on the shores of Lough Erne, owner Joe McGirr is reaping the rewards of his Double and Old Tom gins as he launched his new vodka on August 3rd. The first working distillery in […]


Just the tonic!


Joe launches Ireland’s newest gin distillery on Lough Erne shore Coa man plans to make vodka using local potatoes.