Lakes and nature in Connacht

Scenic Lakes and Nature

This collection highlights the diverse landscapes of Ireland's west and northwest, spanning Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim. It features glacial lakes like Lough Gill and Lough Melvin, known for its rare fish species, alongside the 15-meter Glencar Waterfall, which inspired the poetry of W.B. Yeats. The list includes the seasonal Celtic gardens of Brigit's Garden and prominent peaks such as the quartzite Diamond Hill in Connemara and Slieve Anierin, the historical 'Iron Mountain' of Leitrim.

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Diamond Hill

Quartzite peak located within Connemara National Park. The summit provides views of the Twelve Bens mountain range, Tully Mountain, and the Atlantic islands of Inishbofin and Inishshark.

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Brigit's Garden

Themed gardens based on the four Celtic seasonal festivals: Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine, and Lughnasa. Features include a limestone stone chamber, a sun trail, and a replica of an ancient ringfort.

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Glencar Waterfall

A 15-meter waterfall situated near Glencar Lough in County Leitrim. The site is famous for inspiring W.B. Yeats' poem 'The Stolen Child' and is reached via a short wooded path.

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Aasleagh Waterfall

Located on the River Erriff near Killary Harbour, these falls are a known site for salmon fishing. The area served as a filming location for the 1990 movie 'The Field'.

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Lough Melvin

Lough Melvin is a lake in the northwest of the island of Ireland on the border between County Leitrim and County Fermanagh.

Snapshots Of The Past

Lough Gill

Lough Gill is a freshwater lough mainly situated in County Sligo, but partly in County Leitrim, in Ireland.

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Slieve Anierin

Known as the 'Iron Mountain,' this 585-meter peak is the highest point in County Leitrim. The mountain has a significant history of iron and coal mining dating back to the 17th century.