The ever-popular Lady of the Lake Festival returns to Irvinestown next week. 

The 2025 programme was officially launched on Tuesday evening aboard the Lady of the Lake cruiser.

As usual, there will be plenty of hijinks and good fun as the festival takes place, this year's theme is The Greatest Show. The festival will take place from July 11 to 21 and part of the celebrations will include the Twelfth of July demonstration for County Fermanagh which will be hosted in the town. 

One special guest for the festival has been announced following requests from the public; social media personality, 'Black Paddy' [Fabio David].

In a post on social media, 'Black Paddy' said: "I am going to be crashing the Lady of the Lake festival which is going to be happening in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh.  So, boys, get ready for some craic, delicious pints, good stuff. Good craic going on."

He also teased a "dance-off with the Lough Ness monster". 

Pictured launching the programme on board the Lady of the Lake boat are Liam Leonard, Councillor John McClaughry, Chairman Fermanagh Omagh District Council, Julie Webb, secretary, Shania Humes, PRO, Jeff Hunter, Sonia McKenna, front, Holly Baird, Lady of the Lake, Anne Diver, Siobhan Allister, Lisa Wallace, Chairwoman and Joe Mahon, Vice Chairman, for the launch of the festival.