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Great Holiday Options

What makes Lough Derg such a great holiday destination is the diversity of holiday options easily available within a short radius.

Getting to Lough Derg (by air, sea, train and road) and getting around the lough when you’re there, is easy. Check out Useful Facts also when planning your holiday – this link contains a great deal of useful information about different aspects, from banking to tipping.

For those who want to venture further upstream on the lordly River Shannon, Lough Derg also offers immediate access to over 800km (495ml) of uncongested waters, which stretch right up to the 63km (39ml) Shannon-Erne waterway – for further information, click here 

There’s great variety on offer, wonderful activity pursuits on water or on land, leisurley sightseeing, great dining, relaxing spas, intriguing history and heritage to mention just a few and it’s all within easy reach!

The distances involved around the lough are small and you can even decide to conveniently explore the lake region, section by section on the Map Zone and make your choice. Each compact area has its own special appeal and distinctive charm.

You are also guaranteed top-class accommodation choices to suit all tastes and pockets.

All around the lake, you will find many fine restaurants and pubs providing varied dining out options – to check out just a sample of these, click on 'A Taste of the Waterways'

There’s also a great variety of shopping options, ranging from international high-street stores to small craft shops and family-run businesses located all around Lough Derg in the Towns, Villages and Harbours.

Make Ireland’s Pleasure Lake your holiday destination – you won’t be disappointed!