also mentioned in a traditional song, An Mhaighdeán Mhara, which has been recorded by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, and Moya Brennan. Former railway lines A number of places were once accessible by train along the River Erne, with the once extensive Great Northern Railway and the Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway both serving the area. References External links Information and maps of the Erne from the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland Ballyshannon Rivers of County Cavan Rivers of County Donegal Rivers of County Fermanagh International rivers of Europe