Local Tips & Sightseeing
Local Sightseeing
Local must sees
Killaloe & Ballina are twin riverside towns at the start of Lough Derg. Killaloe was home to Brian Boru, high king of Ireland. Beautiful walks and amazing places to eat. Check out my Places to Eat guide!
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Killaloe
Killaloe & Ballina are twin riverside towns at the start of Lough Derg. Killaloe was home to Brian Boru, high king of Ireland. Beautiful walks and amazing places to eat. Check out my Places to Eat guide!
The picturesque village of O'Briensbridge, Co Clare nestles on the banks of the River Shannon and borders three counties namely Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. The twin village is linked to its sister village, Montpelier in Co. Limerick on the other side of the river Shannon, by a 15th Century stone bridge. Famous for its scenic walks and great fishing spots.
O'Briensbridge
The picturesque village of O'Briensbridge, Co Clare nestles on the banks of the River Shannon and borders three counties namely Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. The twin village is linked to its sister village, Montpelier in Co. Limerick on the other side of the river Shannon, by a 15th Century stone bridge. Famous for its scenic walks and great fishing spots.
Views of Lough Derg that need to be seen to be believed… 10 minutes out of Ballina on the Portroe / Nenagh Rd. Car park & picnic area, a must do on a sunny day.
The Lookout
Views of Lough Derg that need to be seen to be believed… 10 minutes out of Ballina on the Portroe / Nenagh Rd. Car park & picnic area, a must do on a sunny day.
Killaloe’s beach on Lough Derg! Great for sun bathing & swimming! BBQ area, ideal for Picnics… even has a coffee shop!
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Twomilegate
Killaloe’s beach on Lough Derg! Great for sun bathing & swimming! BBQ area, ideal for Picnics… even has a coffee shop!
Light hiking either by the river and waterfalls or on the higher / longer track. Both are amazing walks. Great swimming spots in hotter weather.
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Clare Glens Waterfall
Light hiking either by the river and waterfalls or on the higher / longer track. Both are amazing walks. Great swimming spots in hotter weather.
Garrykennedy is a gorgeous harbor village on the shores of Lough Derg with beautiful walks through the woods and amazing food in Larkins Bar & Restaurant and a rustic playground for kids.
Garrykennedy Harbour
Garrykennedy is a gorgeous harbor village on the shores of Lough Derg with beautiful walks through the woods and amazing food in Larkins Bar & Restaurant and a rustic playground for kids.
Relax and unwind taking in the breath-taking scenery along the iconic River Shannon nestled in Irelands Hidden Heartlands.
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Killaloe River Cruises
Lakeside DriveRelax and unwind taking in the breath-taking scenery along the iconic River Shannon nestled in Irelands Hidden Heartlands.
This easy loop follows the Shannon River to view the historical Parteen Weir Hydro Dam, returning via the Headrace Canal. Parteen Regulating Weir controls the flow of water to Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Station
Parteen Weir
This easy loop follows the Shannon River to view the historical Parteen Weir Hydro Dam, returning via the Headrace Canal. Parteen Regulating Weir controls the flow of water to Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Station