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Welcome to the Northern Part of Lough Derg. I'm Dergie and i'm here to help you have a super holiday on Lough Derg, in Ireland's Shannon Region. In this section, I have listed visitor information for the Northern part of Lough Derg together with ideas, suggestions and recommendations. Keep an eye out for them.
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Mapping
Welcome to the Lough Derg Map Section. This map section will provide you with detailed tourism information relevent to the Northern part of Lough Derg. Please click on the map for specific mapping data and tourism information. Have a great holiday!
Lorrha
The small village of Lorrha has many historical and monastic connections. It contains the remains of a 6th century monastery, two abbeys, a holy well and a Norman site. The first monastery in Lorrha was founded by Saint Ruadhan in 540 AD. The eastern banks of this monastery are still evident, as are the remains of two 8th century crosses which were later vandalised by the Cromwellians.
Lorrha’s strong monastic links are reflected in the fact that the Stowe Missal, probably Europe’s oldest mass book, was associated with the village. Look out for the remains of a 12th Century motte nearby, which stands some 4m (13ft) high and was a purpose built defensive hillock on which a wooden tower was constructed.
