Lakelands
The heartland of Ireland, the lakelands and waterways stretch from the Shannon region all the way through to Lough Erne in Northern Ireland. Explore the many inlets of the lakelands. You don’t have to be a boating enthusiast to appreciate the many rivers, creeks and tranquil turloughs of the region.
Boating and angling in abundance. History and folklore at every turn.
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Hotels in the Lakelands
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
Ramada Lough Allen
More hotels in the Lakelands
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The monastery of Clonmacnoise is one of Ireland’s most prized ecclesiastical sites. Situated on a bend of the river Shannon, it boasts some of the most enchanting remains from Ireland’s sacred past.
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Hire a cruising boat with friends or family, and take a different view of Ireland. You don’t need any experience to be captain of your own vessel. You decide where to moor the craft - at a golf club, a river-side pub, or even an ancient monastery!
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The Marble Arch Caves in Fermanagh are a designated GeoPark and one of the finest showcaves in Europe. Explore waterfalls, twisting rivers and lofty chambers studded with incredible stalactites.
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Birr Castle Demesne is an incredible science museum in the centre of Ireland, devoted to astronomy, photography, engineering and botany. The enormous telescope was built by the 3rd Earl of Rosse in the 1840s, and is still working today.
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The Ballinasloe Horse Fair is one of the oldest fairs in Ireland. Now, as well as horse sales and shows, there’s a carnival atmosphere, with music, street performers and traditional sessions as the locals celebrate all things equine.
*2/3/4 nights offers for arrivals Sun-Weds (not Thurs) and only 4 night offer Thurs-Sat
