Discover the beauty and history of Mountshannon, a charming village in East Clare. Take a boat ride to Inis Cealtra, visit the Mountshannon maze, or enjoy some adventure at Derg Isle Experience the purple carpet of bluebells at Woodland Park & indulge in delicious local cuisine

Discover Loughrea Lake, a stunning limestone lake with a Blue Flag beach & natural heritage area. Enjoy the sunshine & swim in the inland bathing area with a seasonal lifeguard service. Add it to your summer bucket list! #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands #LoughreaLake #VisitIreland

Looking for a cosy & relaxing place to enjoy a scrumptious meal? Check out the Thatched Cottage in picturesque Ballycommon, just 5 mins from Nenagh. Their Glasshouse restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Open Wed-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. #DiscoverLoughDerg

The temperatures are rising and the sun is making regular appearances. The evenings lengthen, and #LoughDerg throws up some epic moments. Where else would you be?
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There is great fun to be found in Portumna! Enjoy the blue-flag beach, cycle the trails, hike the ways, cruise the lake, chat with the locals & enjoy the wares. Wander through time in the castle & abbey.
There are so many reason to visit Portumna in 2024. 🚤📸🧳🚴‍♂️
#LoughDerg

Looking to soak up some sun and experience the best of traditional Irish hospitality? Look no further than the traditional Irish pubs around #LoughDerg With stunning views, inviting barstools, & warm weather on the horizon, it's the perfect time to book your trip to Lough Derg.

🏰✨ Discover Portumna Castle – a semi-fortified house built 400 years ago by the de Burgo family. Take a tour of the castle and see the interior, gardens, and kitchen for yourself! Open daily. Contact 090 974 1658 for more info. #PortumnaCastle #DiscoverLoughDerg #Travel

The perfect opportunity to explore beautiful #LoughDerg

Have you seen the beautiful native bluebells yet?
There are many locations around Lough Derg to view this magical spectacle.
Castlelough
Portumna Forest Park
Garrykennedy Woods
Woodpark Forest Mountshannon.

Where is your favourite Lough Derg Bluebell Forest.

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SAVE this post for your next trip to Killaloe & Ballina 😍

🥾 Hike Moylussa!
🛥️ Cruise along the River Shannon with @killaloecruises
🍽️ Stop for a bite to eat in @tuscanybistro1
🌅 Finish with a sunset at the Two-Mile-Gate Lakeside Park

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SAVE this post for your next cruise down Ireland's epic waterways! 🛥️

Swipe for our top three locations to set sail in #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands 💚
From romantic cruises to taking in the historic sights and pretty villages, there's a cruise for everyone!
#KeepDiscovering

Hatching a #LoughDerg summer 2024 plan,
🎣 fishing, 🚶‍♀️ ⛰️ 🥾 hiking, swimming 🏊‍♀️ sailing ⛵️, Ireland's favourite lake has it all.

#IrelandsHiddenHeartlands
#LoughDerg #loughdergblueways #holidays2024 #summer24

Discover the hidden gems of Lough Derg! Church Bay & Clonrush Graveyard are a beautiful spot to explore from land or water. #LoughDerg #Shannon #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands

For all your stunning #loughderg images!!!

With Easter hols on the way, many people have asked about some family-friendly Lough Derg adventures to occupy the whole family.

So... here is a lovely option for a hike the whole family will love.

The 12 O’Clock Hills in Co. Clare. There is something for everyone.

#Easter

It's the Friday morning of a Bank Holiday weekend. Is there a more perfect moment to be hitting the road to #LoughDerg ... we don't think so.
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Thanks to @wanderingfourleaf for this great shot, which captures our excitement perfectly.⁠
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend All.

Killaloe is definitely a highlight in #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands . And with this stunning view, you can understand why!

Thanks to @gavinsheehan_photo for this amazing image. .

Magnificent capture of Lough Derg's White Tailed Sea Eagle by Jonathan Hall. Remember to look towards the skies when you are visiting these part. Seeing these magnificent birds is a delight to the soul.

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#seaeagle #ireland