Killaloe & Ballina (Lough Derg)
Cill Dalua
Twin towns at the southern end of Lough Derg, facing each other across the Shannon. Highlights include a 13-arch stone bridge, an old church and lake cruises.
Killaloe (County Clare) and Ballina (County Tipperary) are linked by a 13-arch ancient stone bridge at the point where the Shannon leaves Lough Derg. The towns form the center of inland water recreation in Ireland. Killaloe has the 12th-century Cathedral of St Flannan and remains connected to Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland. The Ballina side has riverside restaurants and pubs. In summer, you can take an hour-long cruise on Lough Derg, or rent a kayak or cycle along the lake. The Lough Derg Way trail and the Ballina Mountain viewpoint both offer wide views. Killaloe is about 25 km from Limerick, a 30-minute drive.
Opening hours
All day; boat rides approx. Apr–Oct
Nearby sights
- Inis Cealtra (Holy Island)
- University of Limerick & Living Bridge
- St John's Cathedral
- St Mary's Cathedral
- King John's Castle
- The Milk Market
- The Hunt Museum
- Treaty Stone & Thomond Bridge