Cloonamirran, Mountshannon, Clare

Located less than 0.5km from the village and marina Mountshannon is a beautiful and scenic village with its foundation in the 18th century. It is located on the shores of Lough Derg, one of Ireland's biggest lakes, in East County Clare Ireland. Mountshannon really is a lovely place to visit. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the population is made up of many different cultures and nationalities. The village itself is elevated on a hill overlooking a beautiful harbour with an exceptional vista of the lake and its islands, including Bushy Island, a nesting site for a pair of White-tailed Eagles. The village also has strong links with history and includes some excellent archaeology with-in short reach. Ring forts, Holy wells, Famine Graves and even a wedge tomb (Known locally as 'The Dolmen') can be found close by, but the most impressive historical site has to be Iniscealtra or Holy Island, a monastic settlement of great importance in ancient Ireland. The island is just a short boat trip from the village, and comprises of various churches, graveyards, a holy well and a selection of religious stone carving. Mountshannon has been a recipient of the Tidy Towns Gold and silver Awards. Ref: www.mountshannon.ie