Tag: Clonmacnoise

  • Waterways Ireland lauds tourism potential of Holy Island

    Waterways Ireland lauds tourism potential of Holy Island

    The Chief Executive of Waterways Ireland has said her organisation would be “delighted” to work in partnership with Clare County Council to develop improved public access to Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) on Lough Derg. Dawn Livingstone was speaking following a visit to Holy Island during which she was briefed by the local authority on its plans tosecure the…

  • Council moves to secure purchase of Holy Island

    Council moves to secure purchase of Holy Island

    Clare County Council today confirmed that it is an advanced stage of negotiations to secure the purchase of Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) on Lough Derg, the largest lake on the River Shannon. Holy Island is one of the most important historical and ecclesiastical sites in Ireland, has important links to Brian Ború and is known…