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Lakelands Region

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Soak up the atmosphere of one of Ireland’s most peaceful and relaxing areas, where the pace of life is slow and a powerful beauty surrounds you

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  Discover freedom and relaxation

  Priding itself on its beautiful vistas, laid-back atmosphere, fascinating history, ancient monuments and a strong sense of culture and community, the Lakelands leaves you free to explore at will. Meandering around the waterways, you can’t fail to be enchanted by the charming villages dotted along vast stretches of water; mysterious islands rising out of quiet lakes; stunningly beautiful and utterly unspoiled landscapes that seem to exist in a haze of tranquility, and lively towns that are buzzing with excellent places to eat, drink, visit and stay. The Lakelands region incorporates parts of the following counties: Fermanagh, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim South, Galway East, Roscommon, Laois West, Westmeath, Longford, Offaly, Tipperary North, Clare East, Limerick.

The waterways

Get to know the varied waterways of Ireland around the majestic Shannon-Erne Waterway and the unspoiled beauty of the pretty villages that lie between.

What to see and do

This beautiful area boasts an eclectic mix of events and festivals throughout the year, but the last few months of the year warms the heart and soul with the huge variety of events to choose from.

Traditional Culture

If you adore a gentle walk through manicured gardens with flowers that bloom in all the colours of the rainbow, then you’ll adore the heritage homes and gardens in this region.

What's on in the Lakelands Region

Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music Song and Dance

20 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

The Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance is a weeklong celebration of Leitrim's traditional culture...

Noel Duggan Memorial Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show

28 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

The Noel Duggan Memorial Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show will showcase cars, tractors, engines, motorcycles and items from a...

National Steam Rally

04 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013

The National Steam Rally is the annual steam and vintage event in Ireland, with over 30 steam engines giving working...

Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival

30 Aug 2013 - 01 Sep 2013

Now in its 10th year, Electric Picnic has become one of the most heralded festivals around the world, receiving critical acclaim...

Leitrim Sub-Aqua Club's Great Jamestown to Drumsna Swim and Finn

31 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

A great day's fun and sport on the water, this is the 6th annual Swim and Finn from Jamestown to Drumsna. Afterwards, there will...

Fun Fungus Forage at Fowley's Falls

14 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

Come along for a mushroom forage along the Glenaniff River in Rossinver. Indulge your hunting skills and enjoy the extraordinary...

Green Door Weekend

20 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013

Green-Door is run by Inspirational Homes. A festival of rural architecture, it takes place throughout the counties of Leitrim and...

2013 Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships

23 Sep 2013 - 27 Sep 2013

The 43rd annual Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships take place in Leitrim for the first time in September 2013. The 'Irish Meet',...

National Ploughing Championships

24 Sep 2013 - 26 Sep 2013

The National Ploughing Championships (N.P.A) each year attracts an average of over 180,000 visitors over 3 days, 1,100 exhibition...

Slieve Bloom Storytelling Festival

09 Oct 2013 - 12 Oct 2013

The Slieve Blooms is a landscape of mountains, valleys, glens, waterfalls, ancient raths and Medieval castles, in the heart of...

The Hallowe'en Howls Comedy Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

Halloween Howls Comedy Festival descends on the midlands and offers something quite unique and special for the audience. Small...

Hunters Moon Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013

Tucked away on the northwest shores of the Shannon in the town of Carrick on Shannon, a unique, intimate and curious music, film...

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