Located in the west of Ireland, Lough Corrib is the country’s largest lake and is connected to the sea by the Corrib and Galway Rivers. The canal from the lake to the sea is known as the Friar's Cut, which dating back to the 12th century and was the first canal laid in Ireland. The lake is home to more than 1,300 islands and offers a wealth of activities, including beautiful sandy beaches for picnicking and swimming and forested hiking trails. Attractions include Hen’s Castle, which was once the home of pirate queen Grainne O’Malley, which is situated on Caislean-na-Circe island, and Inchagoil Island, which has the remains of people who lived there in the 12th-century. Lough Corrib is a designated Special Area of Conservation.

Lough Corrib, West Ireland

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