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30 Miles [50 km.] East of Shannon airport. Cottage has open fire and oil fired central heating and is within walking distance of Lough Derg, one of the largest lakes in Ireland. The beautiful island of Iniscealtra or Holy Island is a short distance by boat. Owner is a member of IMTA Irish Massage Therapy Association and has cert in exercise and fitness from the University of Limerick. He is also a member of East Clare walking club an athletic club and IMRA Irish Mountain Running Association. Walks and runs can be organized by arrangement for guests.
The scenic village of Mountshannon is 2 km approximately. If you Google Mountshannon you should get photos and information on area.There is a small harbour 4 min. walk from cottage. From here one can pre- book a small boat trip to Holy Island or Iniscealtra [in Summer season]as its also known as.[ 5 min.boat trip] You will find photos and historical info. on island on Mountshannon website and on Holy Island Tours website . There is an 9 hole golf course and 18 hole pitch and putt club 5-minute walk from cottage. Native woodland park 5-minute walk. There are a number of pathways and walks here. In the village of Mountshannon you will find the Aistear park overlooking Lough Derg. There are 3 pubs in village and a small hotel.There are 2 restaurants also.In the nearby village of Scariff [4 miles]there are a number of small supermarkets, pharmacy, bank and restaurants. Killaloe is approx. 14 miles, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is a 45 min. drive. Craggaunoween visitor centre is a 30 min.drive or less.Shannon airport is approx.30 miles to the west.Limerick is 25 miles and Galway city is approx.48 miles. |