lakes leitrim

One of the largest lakes in Leitrim. It's many islands contain the ruins of an O'Rourke castle, Myles 'the slasher' Castle and a 17th Century Church. Nearby in a ring fort in Darraugh townland. The fort is tought to be belonged to a sun god called Crom Cruaich, and was believed to have been destroyed by St. Patrick....

Towards Rossinver, and enjoy the sheer faced rocky mountains, right which contrast with the tranquil waters of Lough Melvin and gentle, backing hills. A department of Agriculture Game Fishing Permit is required which is only valid for the Northern Ireland area of the lough....