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Garrykennedy has been recognized
as one of Irelands most beautiful villages by the Irish Tourist
Board. The history of the village dates back to the Norman era when
the village was the stronghold of the O’Kennedys. The ruins of their
castle on the lake shore remains the centerpiece of the village
today. The old stone Quay in the village was built in 1829 using
the castle stones. The Quay was used in the 1800’s to ship slate
from the nearby slate quarries in Portroe. In later years it became
a regular stopping point for barges distributing Guinness (and other
products !) throughout Ireland.
The main street of the village
consists of only 9 properties. Our cottage is in the middle of the
main street. The street also offers two pub/restaurants famous for
their traditional music and good food. Enjoy relaxing lakeside
forest walks, boating, fishing, sailing, and outdoor activities.
The house is less than 100 metres from the Quay and lake shore.
Enjoy all the
Activities and Amenities
that Garrykennedy has to offer.
While staying at Garrykennedy Cottage you will have a chance to enjoy village life at its best.
There are two Pubs with excellent food
and music. Two magnificent harbours, where you can watch the sail
boats, fishing boats and lake cruisers
Ireland’s Pleasure Lake, Lough Derg is the largest of the Shannon’s lakes, and is almost an island sea. It is renowned for game and course angling, boating, sailing, windsurfing and skiing. Along its shores, on both the Tipperary and Clare sides, are many picturesque villages, including Garrykennedy, Dromineer, Terryglass and Mountshannon. The lake is dotted with many islands, the most famous of which is Inis Cealtra - Holy Island, site of a 7th century monastic settlement. Lough Derg is very much a lake of myth and history. Its shores have been settled since prehistoric times. Its channel has been part of one of Ireland's oldest routes. In early medieval times hermits, heroes, soldiers, raiders, students and pilgrims, all traveled along this 'highway' from the Atlantic ocean to the Irish midlands.
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