Tag: UNESCO World Heritage site

  • 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 BorĂº and is known…