This ancient castle dates back to the 12th century and is known for some haunting legends. Visit Ireland and Lough Key to uncover its secrets for yourself.

Lough Key has for many centuries drawn people from near and far to its spectacular views, ... It is now time to rediscover the beauty of Lough Key Forest Park with its new services and amenities.

Looking out over Lough Key, my eye was inevitably drawn to a small citadel on Castle Island. The islet was the original fortress of the McDermotts and is mentioned in the Annals of Lough Ce in 1184.

The islands which dot the lake are heavily wooded and the lake itself is surrounded by a huge wood which comprises the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. McDermott’s or Castle Island has the ...

A fanciful 19th-century retreat sits on an island known as the Rock in Lough Key, in County Roscommon. Beneath the building lie the remains of a castle belonging to the MacDermots, one of medieval ...

Waterways Ireland is to reopen a disused canal at Lough Key Forest Park, near Boyle, in Co Roscommon. The canal, known as Drummans canal, was created in 1719, making an island out of Drummans ...

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The festival kicks off this Friday in Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon with KT Tunstall headlining. irishmirror. Bookmark. Share; Comments; Showbiz. By. Sandra Mallon Showbiz Editor. 13:18, 24 ...

A POPULAR Irish music festival is set to transform a major tourist attraction into an incredible new 150ft stage. Night and Day Festival, which is held in the magnificent Lough Key Forest Park in C… ...

Lough Key has for many centuries drawn people from near and far to its spectacular views, ... It is now time to rediscover the beauty of Lough Key Forest Park with its new services and amenities.

A proposal to develop facilities at Lough Key in a sensitive manner aims to attract more visitors. The state forestry board Coillte plans to develop one of the country's largest forest parks at Lough ...