Fermanagh locals got into the spirit of Hallowe’en with spooky activities taking place across the county.
Ciara Smith, demonstrating the art of basket weaving to David, Nicola, Grace and Eddie Patterson, during the Harvest Fest at Florencecourt House.
Over the Hallowe’en weekend, the National Trust in Fermanagh hosted its Harvest Festival of Colour at Florence Court, celebrating all things autumnal with beautiful floral, fruit and vegetable displays, along with traditional crafts including willow weaving and forest trails.
Gabrielle and Fia McAloon, enjoying taking part in The Harvest Fest at Florencecourt.
The annual Scarecrow Fest was once again a great success, with locals showing their creative skills with their alternative scarecrow designs.
Saskia, Dawn and Ronnie Graham, Maguiresbridge, enjoying the scarecrows at Florencecouse House during The Harvest Fest.
A National Trust spokesperson said: “We want to say a massive thank-you to everyone who took part in Scarecrow Fest this year. Everyone’s effort and creativity was astounding!
Michael and Cara Jones taking part in The Harvest Fest at Florencecourt House.
“This year’s winner is Paddington Bear, with minions Kevin and Stuart runners-up.
“We are looking forward to seeing next year’s creations already.”
Sophie and Daire Farry, enjoying the visit to Lappin's Pumpkin Patch.
In the lead-up to Hallowe’en, there was wholesome fun at Lappin’s pumpkin patch as young and old alike enjoyed getting back to nature to choose their own pumpkin.
Following a short tractor ride from the farmyard to the pumpkin patch, which provided great views of the rolling Fermanagh countryside, guests were given time to explore the patch to find their perfect pumpkin.
The pumpkins ranged from very traditional orange pumpkins to a ghostly white variety, ranging in size from giant to teeny-tiny, all homegrown on the farm.
Esdille Lappin, entertaining the crowds during their visit to Lappin's Pumpkin Patch.
The heavy rain of late left the patch fairly muddy, with the odd welly getting stuck in the mud, but this only added to the fun.
Spooky photos
There was also the opportunity to take spooky Hallowe’en photos in the farm’s hay shed.
Meanwhile, Share Discovery Village in Lisnaskea hosted its Big Howl Event on Saturday, October 29, which proved to be a family-friendly Hallowe’en spectacular.
Those in attendance enjoyed fun activities such as a bouncy castle, face painting and Hallowe’en-themed games. Fancy dress was encouraged, with prizes for the best costumes.
At 8.30pm, everyone gathered to enjoy a colourful spectacle as fireworks lit up the skies, ending the event on a high.
Over at the Manor House Country Hotel in Killadeas, there was also a spectacular fireworks display to enjoy in the grounds of the hotel which overlooks Lough Erne.
Elsewhere in the district, there were many other Hallowe’en activities to enjoy, including pumpkin carving at Fermanagh Fun Farm in Lisbellaw, the creepy Wicked Witch Trail at the Marble Arch Caves, and a fang-tastic Fright Night at Ederney St. Joseph’s GAC.
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