Lough Derg
Ireland
We will visit the southern end of Lough Derg, at Two Mile Gate, seeing stunning views. This are is a favourite for water sports and swimming.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Lough Derg, the third-largest lake in Ireland and arguably its most beautiful. Stretching forty kilometers from Portumna in County Galway to Killaloe in County Clare, this expansive body of water is more than just a…
Listen in the app2Inish Caltra (Holy Island) — The Island of Seven Churches
Our first stop on the lake is the legendary Inish Caltra, commonly known as Holy Island. Located just a short boat ride from Mountshannon, this is one of the most famous and 'extraordinary pristine' monastic sites in Ireland. …
Listen in the app3The Lough Derg Way — Hiking the Eastern Shore
For those who prefer to keep their feet on solid ground, the Lough Derg Way offers a 'magnificent mixture of terrain.' This seventy-kilometer linear trail stretches from Limerick City all the way to Tiermaclane in Tipperary,…
Listen in the app4Kayaking the Scariff River — A Trek on Water
For a different perspective on Lough Derg, we take to the 'blue ways' in a kayak. Paddling out from Mountshannon, you experience the 'choppy lake' firsthand, feeling the wind and the resistance of the water. …
Listen in the app5The Graves of the Leinsterman — A Hillside Tragedy
On the hills overlooking the lake in County Tipperary lies a site with a chilling name: the Graves of the Leinsterman. This 'monumental stones' site marks the final resting place of the King of Leinster and his men, who were…
Listen in the app6Tountinna and the Millennium Cross — The Summit View
The final climb of many Lough Derg journeys is to the summit of Tountinna. This is the 'final ridge' that overlooks seven counties, and on a clear day, the lake 'really looks at its best.' It is here that the Millennium Cross…
Listen in the app7Tuamgraney and the Ancient Oak — Roots of the Kingdom
As we move toward the northwestern shore of the lake, we enter the historic village of Tuamgraney. This area was 'an important place for Brian' because it was part of the 'great forest' that once provided cover for his men. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Lough Derg concludes, we are left with a sense of the lake's incredible depth—not just in its waters, but in its history and its soul. We have traveled from the 'monastic city' of Inish Caltra to the heights of…
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What is Lough Derg?
Lough Derg is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.8550, -8.3880 |
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