Valerie’s guidebook
Active Days
Derg Isle Adventure Centre, has everything from: Kayak/paddle board or boat, fishing tackle hire, to zip line, archery, climbing wall and obstacle course.
www.dergisle.com or info@dergisle.com
Derg Isle
R352Derg Isle Adventure Centre, has everything from: Kayak/paddle board or boat, fishing tackle hire, to zip line, archery, climbing wall and obstacle course.
www.dergisle.com or info@dergisle.com
West Lake Aqua Park
https://westcoastaquapark.ie/killaloe/
West Lake Aqua Park is Ireland’s newest aqua park, located on beautiful Lough Derg in Killaloe. An epic adventure to enjoy. Jump, slide, climb or bounce your way around their inflatable obstacle course on the water. Open during the Season.
West Lake Coffee
BallycuggaranWest Lake Aqua Park
https://westcoastaquapark.ie/killaloe/
West Lake Aqua Park is Ireland’s newest aqua park, located on beautiful Lough Derg in Killaloe. An epic adventure to enjoy. Jump, slide, climb or bounce your way around their inflatable obstacle course on the water. Open during the Season.
Beautiful looped walks which cater to all fitness levels.
https://12oclockhills.com/
6 locals recommend
12 O'Clock Hills
Beautiful looped walks which cater to all fitness levels.
https://12oclockhills.com/
Pallas Karting & Pallas Paintball
If you fancy an hour of racing or paintball.
Whitegate
Whitegate is a hidden gem. With lots of country and lakeside walks.
Historical
A lovely place to visit, and view the castle and walled gardens. There is also a coffee shop onsite that is open during the Summer.
https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/portumna-castle-and-gardens/
27 locals recommend
Portumna Castle Harbour
A lovely place to visit, and view the castle and walled gardens. There is also a coffee shop onsite that is open during the Summer.
https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/portumna-castle-and-gardens/
Irish Workhouse Centre
Saint Brigids RoadSt Cronan's Church
After a short boat trip with Ger Madden (local historian), from Mountshannon harbour, you'll arrive at Inis Cealtra. Bring a picnic and enjoy the peace and tranquility.
8 locals recommend
Inis Cealtra
After a short boat trip with Ger Madden (local historian), from Mountshannon harbour, you'll arrive at Inis Cealtra. Bring a picnic and enjoy the peace and tranquility.
Food scene
A Lovely Irish Bar and Restaurant. The Half Barrell is in Whitegate only 2.2km away, if you fancy a walk to build up your appettite.
6 locals recommend
The Half Barrell
A Lovely Irish Bar and Restaurant. The Half Barrell is in Whitegate only 2.2km away, if you fancy a walk to build up your appettite.
The Snug Pizzeria
Main StreetOffering Tapas, and Pizzas, the Snug caters to all diets.
Cois na hAbhna
Main StreetWilde's Irish Chocolates offer factory tours, and have an onsite cafe and shop.
6 locals recommend
Wilde Irish Chocolates
Wilde's Irish Chocolates offer factory tours, and have an onsite cafe and shop.
This is a little gem, the food caters for vegetarians, gluten free and more. While you're here take the time to visit the co-op gardens, and 2nd hand shop.
The Garden Cafe
Main StreetThis is a little gem, the food caters for vegetarians, gluten free and more. While you're here take the time to visit the co-op gardens, and 2nd hand shop.
City/town information
Mountshannon village, with a nice walk through the Aistear to Mountshannon harbour, where there is a swimming spot.
14 locals recommend
Mountshannon
Mountshannon village, with a nice walk through the Aistear to Mountshannon harbour, where there is a swimming spot.
Sightseeing
Inis Cealtra
A fabulous place to visit, and walk through the orchards and gardens. Preserving heritage varieities of plants/seeds and apple trees.
10 locals recommend
Irish Seed Savers Association
A fabulous place to visit, and walk through the orchards and gardens. Preserving heritage varieities of plants/seeds and apple trees.