Lough Gur

20/06/2026

Beautiful evening for the long walk. Meet at the coffee kiosk by the lake at 7pm. Donations on the night please

16/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that we are once more holding our Long Walk on a Long Day this coming Saturday. It is a chance to see Lough Gur from the top of Knockfennell! The walk takes place this Saturday at 7pm. We are meeting at the kiosk in the carpark. Donations are welcomed, with all proceeds going towards community initiatives. Hopefully we will see you there. The walk will take 2 hours approx.

12/06/2026

⛏️ Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface?

This July, dig into the past at the Lough Gur Archaeology Festival! Join archaeologists, researchers and heritage experts for a week of discoveries, stories, workshops and tours in one of Ireland's most remarkable archaeological landscapes.

Whether you're a seasoned archaeologist or simply curious about the past, we'd love to see you there.

📅 13–19 July 2026

All tickets available on Eventbrite

04/06/2026

'Áine is sometimes to be seen, half her body above the waters, on the bosom of Lough Guirr, combing her hair...'

No figure looms larger in the folklore of Lough Gur than Áine, the territorial land goddess and queen of the fairies. Her stories have been told on the shores of Lough Gur for millennia. Her story is centrally placed in the mythology and folklore of Lough Gur. To understand her is to understand Lough Gur.

Approaching the Summer Solstice, a day almost certainly linked with Áine, Lough Gur Visitor Centre is delighted to explore this deeply important figure in our local heritage. This talk is by Brian Collopy, local historian and folklorist, who has spent many years searching for lost tales of Áine and attempting to understand how they interact with each other.

The talk takes place in Lough Gur Visitor Centre on Friday June 19th at 7pm. Tickets are €5 and can be purchased following the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-goddess-aine-an-exploration-tickets-1990715181697?aff=oddtdtcreator

Photo: Tony Grehan

03/06/2026

Its that time of year again! This summer, we are once more running a series of kayaking camps at Lough Gur! Hosted by Zoe Moloney, there are three two-day sessions in July. All information can be found by following the link below. We hope to see ye all here!

A unique chance to explore the wonders of Lough Gur by kayak and also learn about the important plants and animals that call it home!

28/05/2026

Unfortunately, the Wading Birds talk scheduled for this this evening at Lough Gur Visitor Centre- Our apologies for any inconvenience. Hopefully we will see you this Friday evening for Richard Nairn's talk on lakes and rivers.

21/05/2026

Next week Lough Gur is hosting a week-long celebration of ecology, nature, and biodiversity! There are many events across the week. One of the most exciting is an adult kayaking session planned for Tuesday May 28th at 11am. The lake and its waters are at the heart of what Lough Gur is, but most visitors never leave her shore. This is the chance to experience Lough Gur in an entirely new way! NO previous experience is required. Tickets can be booked using the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lough-gur-biodiversity-festival-adult-kayaking-tickets-1986895704538?aff=ebdssbdestsearch