Mountshannon Wild Swimming
Take a plunge in the fresh waters of the third-largest lake in Ireland.
Overview
Tucked into the banks of Lough Derg, Mountshannon is a charming harbour village suited to long days by the lake.
Neighbouring the marina is a sandy beach where you can dry off and chill for the afternoon. From the marina, you can also hop on a ferry to the uninhabited Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) On the island, you'll encounter the monastic ruins of a round tower, high crosses and several churches.
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