We have a secret- 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 and abbey.
There are so many reasons Portumna could be your takeaway moment from 2024. 🚤📸🧳🚴♂️
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Have you seen the beautiful native bluebells yet?
There are many locations around Lough Derg to view this magical spectacle.
Castlelough Woods
Portumna Forest Park
Garrykennedy Woods
Woodpark Forest Mountshannon.
It's a must-see event that happens for only 6 weeks each year, from late April to early June.
Where is your favourite Lough Derg Bluebell Forest?
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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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Holiday makers are in for a treat at Lough Derg as it unveils its legendary food trails, an exciting culinary adventure set against the picturesque backdrop of the world-renowned lake. These trails highlight unique journeys around Lough Derg through an array of farmers markets, artisan food producers and farms. Find out more about our Legendary Food Trails here: https://discoverloughderg.ie/legendary-food-trails/
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Lough Derg is one of the best venues around, providing a stunning variety of landscapes to set the stage for all sorts of events. We have wide green spaces, vast stretches of open water, beautiful old churches and quirky little towns and villages which provide the greatest backdrop for Lough Derg’s Festivents. We’re great at entertainment and you’ll love the mixture of arts and craic that we provide. If your thing is sporty, historical, arty, musical or all-round family fun, you’ll find something you’ll love. The Stage is set for Festivents Autumn 2023 so check out our line up and get planning.
Check out www.discoverloughderg.ie
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Lough Derg Blueway
🌊 Dive into adventure on Lough Derg's Blueway paddling trails! With 21 scenic routes covering 160 km, immerse yourself in nature's beauty and catch breathtaking sunsets or magical dawns. 🌅 Experience the charm of the relaxed pace of life in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.
Discover more at www.discoverloughderg.ie/category/blueway-trail/ and unlock unforgettable memories!
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Lough Derg has so much culture, heritage, local produce and activity that it’s never hard to sell but we’re delighted to get kitted out with a brand new logo, because #LoughDerg deserves it! #AdventureTrails #LegendaryTales
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Majestic Lough Derg is currently hosting the GUL Fireball World Championships 2022. The lake is alive with activity from the 160 competitors, from right around the globe.
Check it out on this video by @joshuastjohn on instagram or better still call down to the Lough Derg Yacht Club and cheer them on.
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Mountshannn to Holy Island
Blue sky days call for a Blueway experience.
Luckily Lough Derg has 21 exciting Blueway water trails waiting to be discovered.
On the Mountshannon to Holy Island trail, enjoy spectacular bay views, scattered islets, and reed trails while making your way to the ancient Holy Island.
This paddling trail is a relatively sheltered short trip suitable for guided beginners and intermediate paddlers.
You will find the trailhead in Mountshannon harbour.
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Foot's Island Blueway Trail
Lough Derg has 21 exciting Blueway water trails. Check out this video to see the Foot's Island loop.
Drift through the reeds towards tree-lined Foot's Island on a charming loop perfect for guided beginner paddlers. Amid the island's reed banks, quiet, keen-eyed paddlers might even spot some native wildcats sipping water along the shore.
You will find the trailhead at Kilgarvan Quay.
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Discover Lough Derg is excited to feature in the 2022 Tracks and Trails mini-series on RTE. Save the date Thursday the 30th of June at 7.30.
With magnificent views, entertaining stories, Blueways, mountains, and colourful forests all presented by Darren Frehilll, this show is a real treat.
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The smiles & laughs of this summer holidays will become precious memories of the future.
This is a lake with a story to tell, so in 2022 #KeepDiscovering the secrets of Lough Derg.
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Lough Derg Blueway
Are you ready to explore one of the world's first Blueways?
Choose one of the 21 paddling Blueways trails on historical Lough Derg and get ready to adventure. Soak in the picturesque views, marvel at the wildlife, picnic on local treats and stargaze in the evening. It's a little piece of heaven.
For more details https://discoverloughderg.ie/category/blueway-trails/
Remember, when using Lough Derg Blueways ensure that you are aware of the weather conditions and water safety measures, see more here https://watersafety.ie/#
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During National Tree Week, everyone is encouraged to take a moment in time and visit one of our numerous #LoughDerg woodlands to explore the wonderful world of trees!
There are so many marvellous forests throughout the region that one is spoilt for choice.
Have you a favourite Lough Derg tree? If yes, please tag us with it.
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Monday's moment of peace! Sail away under blue skies on Lough Derg. Tell us, what do you think when you soak up this tranquil video?
Thanks to Edyta Iskra on Instagram for this video.
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Satmya have some very exciting news…. By the end of 2021 the Ayurvedic Centre is relocating to Dronagiri, near Feakle in East Clare. They are building a passive, eco friendly straw bale building that will be warm, bright and extremely comfortable for their clients & students. Their services will stay the same and they will continue to run the courses, clinic and dispensary from Dronagiri.
Check out this video to see the progress.
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Reconnect for ....
Lough Derg has an incredible range of ways to help you reconnect. Get right into Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands with a sunset paddle across the lake or a gentle SUP to grab a bit of peaceful me time. Take a hike up the mountains and give yourself time to really appreciate the fantastic view, the fresh air and the satisfaction that you got this far. Or take a bike ride along shaded and riverside trails as far as you feel like going.
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An autumn visit to Lough Derg is about mountain hikes in the crisp fresh air, coffee stops, and belly laughter. Book your getaway before the autumn colours disappear.
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