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Spot some White Tailed Eagles at the Mountshannon Bird Hide

Spot some White Tailed Eagles at the Mountshannon Bird Hide

The Mountshannon Bird Hide is a new tourist attraction in Lough Derg and is one of the best places to view the White Tailed Eagles without disturbing them.  The bird …
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Don’t miss the festivals and events taking place

Don’t miss the festivals and events taking place

Festivals take place throughout the year around Lough Derg. From the St. Patrick’s festival in Killaloe Ballina in March to the literary festival in Dromineer in October there’s something for …
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Dust off those hiking boots and head for a walk

Dust off those hiking boots and head for a walk

Walking is one of the best ways to fully appreciate the beauty of the Lakelands Lough Derg.  There are a number of different types of walks including Waymarked Ways, loop …
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Have fun at the lakeside parks and playgrounds

Have fun at the lakeside parks and playgrounds

With Lakeside parks & forest parks dotted all the way around Lough Derg you can choose to visit more than one in a day. Many of the lakeside parks have …
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Visit the Heritage Centres

Visit the Heritage Centres

There are five heritage centres around Lough Derg worth taking the time to visit. They present historical and cultural information about the people and area. The Brian Boru exhibition in …
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Pack a picnic and head to the beach!

Pack a picnic and head to the beach!

Mountshannon Beach is a small but wonderful lakeside bathing area located at Lough Derg in Mountshannon, County Clare. Lough Derg is one of the major freshwater lakes in Ireland and …
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Go Sightseeing!

Go Sightseeing!

Discover the scenic beauty of the Lakelands Lough Derg region by spending some time sightseeing. The Lough Derg Drive is a loop of the entire lake offering vantage points and …
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Go Horseriding

Go Horseriding

Plan a family day out Horseriding in Lough Derg for a memorable experience exploring the countryside in Clare, Tipperary & Galway. Riding centres are located in Whitegate, Clonlara, Nenagh & …
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Don’t miss the Festivals!

Don’t miss the Festivals!

Festivals take place throughout the year around Lough Derg. From the St. Patrick’s festival in Killaloe Ballina in March to the literary festival in Dromineer in October there’s something for …
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Swim at the Blue Flag Beach in Mountshannon

Swim at the Blue Flag Beach in Mountshannon

Mountshannon Beach is a small lakeside bathing area located at Lough Derg in Mountshannon, County Clare. Mountshannon Beach is located at Lough Derg, which is one of the major freshwater …
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Rent a sailing boat

Rent a sailing boat

Shannon Sailing can get you on the water in Lough Derg. They provide boat rental, charter and sailing tuition from their private harbour on the lakeshore, in Dromineer, County Tipperary.Shannon …
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Go Fishing with the kids

Go Fishing with the kids

Fishing For Kids are located in the beautiful picturesque area of Ballina/Killaloe County Clare. They offer day courses to young people, introduced them to fishing in a friendly and safe …
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Explore the Castles

Explore the Castles

Nenagh Castle and Portumna Castle are the heritage jewels in the crown for visitors to the Lough Derg area. Nenagh Castle is a magnificently restored Norman castle with 101 steps …
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Playgrounds around Lough Derg

Playgrounds around Lough Derg

Playgrounds

Playgrounds are the perfect setting for creating precious childhood memories with your kids. Lough Derg has oodles of  play parks dotted around the lake sure to inspire creativity and …
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Bring a picnic to one of lakeside or forest parks

Bring a picnic to one of lakeside or forest parks

With Lakeside parks & forest parks dotted all the way around Lough Derg you can choose to visit more than one in a day. Many of the lakeside parks have …
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Cruise along the lake on a tour

Cruise along the lake on a tour

Killaloe River Cruises is located in Killaloe, County Clare. They provide private charters and daily one hour sight-seeing cruises on one of two boats along the River Shannon and into …
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Inis Cealtra – Holy Island (take a tour)

Inis Cealtra – Holy Island (take a tour)

Inis Cealtra (Irish for Holy Island), in Lough Derg in County Clare, is one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. Its many attractions include a well preserved Round …
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Tountinna

Tountinna

Tountinna is the highest point on the Arra Mountains and forms part of the Lough Derg Way. A trip to the summit by foot offers panoramic views of Lough Derg …
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Two-Mile-Gate Lakeside Park & Ballycuggeran Woods

Two-Mile-Gate Lakeside Park & Ballycuggeran Woods

A couple of minutes outside of Killaloe you’ll find Twomilegate lakeside amenity park. It’s a safe place for bathing and a good spot for a picnic and relaxing with nice …
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Portumna Forest Park

Portumna Forest Park

A magnificent forest park where way marked looped walks and cycle trails await you on your visit to Portumna Forest Park on the shores of Lough Derg. Excellent facilties such …
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