Dergie Says Welcome
Welcome to the southern 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 southern part of Lough Derg together with ideas, suggestions and recommendations. Keep an eye out for them.
Regards Dergie
Mapping
Welcome to the Lough Derg Map Section. This map section will provide you with detailed tourism information relevent to the southern part of Lough Derg. Please click on the map for specific mapping data and tourism information. Have a great holiday!
Newport
Against the backdrop of the Slieve Felim Mountains, this North Tipperary town offers a picturesque location not fare from Lough Derg, the River Shannon and Limerick City.
Newport has a long tradition as a market town. Watch out for some lovely examples of traditional shop fronts in the square. The Newport River, a tributary of the River Mulcair, flows through the town, enhancing the area’s tourist appeal, as does its proximity to the popular trekking area of Slieve Felim. You can also use a walking trail of the town.
The courthouse built in the 1860s is still in use and its adjacent bridewell has been renovated. It is now the location for a number of activities, such as music, art and craft classes and displays.
The Catholic Church built in 1933 has a certain Byzantine flavour externally, with features such as Romanesque arches, a half-circle apse and three fine stained glass windows. In 1997, the whole sanctuary was refurbished by Fergus Costello (whose workshop is located in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary) in a most modern style using bog oak.
