This year's Lady of the Lake festival programme was officially launched last week aboard the Lady of the Lake cruiser.

Festival sponsors and committee members enjoyed a leisurely cruise on Lough Erne to launch the festivities.

Last held in 2019, the popular festival returns this Friday, July 8 for the 43rd year and there are 10 days of events planned to suit all ages, groups, locals and tourists alike.

This year's theme is 'Back with a Big Bang' and that is surely to be the case when it gets underway on Friday

Nikita Ward, the Lady of the Lake at the launch of this years festival.

Nikita Ward, the Lady of the Lake at the launch of this years festival.

It all kicks off on with Hugo Duncan broadcasting live for BBC Radio Ulster.

That evening will see the longest-ever reigning Lady of the Lake, Nikita Ward, relinquish her crown at the official opening from 8pm with the 2022 Ladies in Waiting arriving at 8.45pm as street entertainment keeps the crowds happy.

There are a whole host of events taking place across the ten days including; the the Bonny Baby competition on Saturday, July 9, the return of the Donkey Derby on Sunday, July 10 followed by a Family Fun Afternoon.

Throughout the week there will be a great mix of sport, music, competitions and community fun including the hugely popular Fair Day at Castle Irvine Estate, Necarne.

The day which is always popular with the whole family will see a whole host of activities including; sheep shearing, three wheel bicycles races, the World Sheep Dung Spitting contest, the All-Ireland Potato Peeling competition, and poitin making.

The big event on the final day of the Lady of the Lake will be the Truck Convoy around Fermanagh. A hugely popular event every year as trucks from all across the country cruise the roads of Fermanagh.