The Lough Derg Blueway

The Lough Derg Blueway has so much to offer…kayak around our Blueway trails, slowly stride by boot or bike, experience the fine cuisine, dive into the culture or immerse yourself into nightlife around Clare, Tipperary or Galway.Below are a set of theme based guides which can help you plan your next trip to Lough Derg. Outdoor Activities on the Lough Derg Blueway

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Lough Derg Sanctuary of Saint Patrick Station Island County Donegal Ireland. Contact Info Phone: +353 (0)71 9861518 ...

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Mission, Vision & Values

WELCOME for each one who comes, true to the spirit of a place of sanctuary – the ancient tearmann RESPECT the freedom to come as you are, whatever life experience you may bring SPACE for the deeper things, away from demands to be ever available and online WONDER at the simple beauty of nature in this out-of-the-way corner of God's creation

Bearing the Cross

The Lough Derg pilgrim cannot but notice the many crosses on the Island. St Patrick's Cross, where every station on the Three Day Pilgrimage begins and ends, is the oldest artefact on the island dating from the 9th century. Pilgrims pray at St Brigid's Cross, at the crosses in the centre of the beds and before the great Sanctuary Cross in ...

Lough Derg, a profound journey of penance and renewal

St. Patrick's Purgatory, also known as 'Station Island' or 'Lough Derg', is a pilgrimage site located in Co. Donegal, Ireland. Known for its rich tradition of penitence and prayer, it offers pilgrims a unique opportunity to step away from the chaos of daily life and immerse themselves in a deeply spiritual experience. This sacred ...

Resources for Prayer

Lough Derg lakeshore. Please click here to visit the page. Year of St Joseph. Year of St Joseph '…to increase the love for this great saint'. Pope Francis – With a Father's Heart (Patris Corde) Also featuring a series of weekly reflection on the 'Seven Joys of St Joseph' during Easter time through. to Pentecost.

Lough Derg

Lough Derg, 13,000 acres, is the largest lake on the Shannon River (386 kms). The lake extends approximately 40 kilometers from Portumna in the north to Killaloe in the south. The widest …

The Lough Derg Way

The Lough Derg Way is a 64km walking route that starts at the Tourist Office behind the Hunt Museum in Limerick City in the west of Ireland and follows the River Shannon and its associated canals northwestwards to the lake port of Dromineer on Lough Derg.The Way follows a mix of riverbank, canal bank, forest track, old roadway and minor road. ...

Travelling to Lough Derg

Lough Derg, Pettigo, Co Donegal, Ireland, F94 PC60. Today most people travel to Lough Derg by car, often times in the company of other family members and friends. Journey Time varies depending on where you travel from. The following may help you plan your journey:

Lough Derg Holiday Rentals & Homes

Beautiful hilltop home, overlooking Lough Derg - Arra mountains to the east and Lough Derg to the west with all the lakeside amenities Our home is a 2 storied 6 bedroomed house with panoramic views of the lakes, rivers and mountains of North Tipperary. The house is set in great privacy on 1.6 acres of gardens and woodland at the end a long ...

Lough Derg Cycle Tour, County Clare, Ireland

This is a fantastic loop around Lough Derg, Ireland's Pleasure Lake. You can pick it up at any of the delightful towns or villages along the way or decide to concentrate on a section that is within easy reach of where you are staying. It starts at the idyllic twin towns of Killaloe/Ballina on the southern tip of the lake and winds its way up the Clare shoreline through …

Lough Derg

Lough Derg is the third largest lake in Ireland (after Lough Neagh and Lough Corrib). It is the last of the three lakes situated on the River Shannon, with Lough Ree and Lough Allen further to …

St Patrick's Purgatory, Lough Derg

Lough derg is the place to go to step off the world for two days and experience a deep sense of peace and healing. Read more. Written 18 July 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards.

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Bishop Mwongela returns to Lough Derg for a visit along with Fr Jeremiah who worked here last season. Bishop Joseph himself made the 3 day pilgrimage and also worked on the Lough Derg team as a priest over several summers while he was studying in Rome. He values the warm links between the dioceses of Clogher and Kitui that began in the 1980s ...

Myths and Stories of Lough Derg

The story of Lough Derg is entwined with that of Ireland's most famous leader, Brian Ború, who fell at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. History buffs can enjoy several prominent sites associated with the warrior king around Lough Derg such as his ring fort homestead Béal Ború, his headquarters Ceann Cora as well as the Brian Ború Heritage ...