Lough Corrib
Loch Coirib
Ireland's second-largest lake, dotted with more than a hundred small islands; take a boat from Galway city or Cong to explore the lake and visit island monastery ruins.
Lough Corrib stretches about 50 km from north to south. It is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island. It has hundreds of small islands and is famous for wild brown trout and salmon fishing. The easiest way to explore is to take the Corrib Princess cruise boat from Woodquay in Galway city. The trip takes about 90 minutes and runs from April to October. It heads along the River Corrib into the lake, passing castle ruins and lakeside scenery. On the north shore near Cong, boats run to Inchagoill island, which has the ruins of an early Christian church and can be combined with a visit to Ashford Castle. The small town of Oughterard on the west shore is also a base for lake views and fishing. The lake is wide and the weather changes quickly, so bring a windproof jacket for boat trips. Ticket prices and schedules follow the operators' announcements for the current season.
Opening hours
Lake area open all day; boat cruises approx. April–October, schedules set by operator
Nearby sights
- Cong & Ashford Castle
- Ross Errilly Friary
- Salthill Promenade
- Galway Cathedral
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Galway Latin Quarter
- Spanish Arch & The Long Walk
- Galway City Museum