Dergie Says Welcome


Hi, my name's Dergie and i'm here to help you have a super holiday on Lough Derg, in Ireland's Shannon Region. On many sections throughout this website, you will find Dergie's ideas, suggestions and recommendations.  Keep an eye out for them.   

Regards Dergie

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Failte Romhad go Lough Derg  -  Welcome to Lough Derg

A wide choice of holiday opportunities awaits you on and around magical Lough Derg on Ireland’s mighty River Shannon!

Pituresque shot of lough Derg

Great holiday options on the water include:

Great angling,  captaining your own cruiser, taking a day cruise on a waterbus, chartering a luxury barge, sailing, day-boating, canoeing/kayaking and other pursuits such as wakeboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing and waterskiing.

Great land based holiday activities include:

Walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, sightseeing and touring, a wellness break,  fine dining, exploring the great history and heritage, experiencing fine visitor attractions, eco tourism and and much, much more.

Whatever your preference, there’s something here for you to enjoy.

Countless Opportunities

The lake occupies over 13,000 hectares (32,000 acres) of water, all of which are navigable, opening up countless opportunities. No wonder it enjoys the reputation of being ‘Ireland’s Pleasure Lake’!

For useful summary information on the lake, visit the Key Facts on Lough Derg.  The vast expanse of Lough Derg is centrally situated (see the Map Section) on one of Europe’s finest waterways, the great River Shannon, which is the longest river in Ireland and Great Britain.