Mountshannon offers the visitor to Lough Derg a variety of activities to choose from in and around the harbour and lakeside park. These include; harbour flights over Lough Derg, tours of Holy Island from the pier, a chance to catch a glimpse of the White Tailed Eagles from the Bird Hide, there’s a blue flag beach for swimming, and crusiers can be rented close by in Whitegate. A choice of accommodation from B&B’s, self catering to the local hotel makes is a good place to base yourself on a visit to Lough Derg to have some memorable experiences.