

Lough Corrib
Covering 69 square miles, Lough Corrib is the biggest lake in Ireland and a famous fishing spot that’s well-known for its wild brown trout and salmon. Practically cutting off western Galway from the rest of the country, the lake has inspired artists and writers for centuries, and in 1867, Oscar Wilde’s father, the historian William Wilde, wrote a book about Lough Corrib.
Straddling counties Galway and Mayo, Lough Corrib is a Special Area of Conservation. Since surveys began in 2007, objects that have been discovered in its waters include dugout canoes from the Bronze and Iron Age, a 40th-foot longboat that’s 4,500 years old, and a 10th century ship that was found carrying 3 Viking battleaxes.
365 islands dot the lake, the most famous of which is Inchagoill Island. Known for its secluded beaches and woodland, from Inchagoill you can look out to the Connemara mountains and visit the island’s ancient remains, which include the ruins of a 5th century monastery.
Tours and tickets to Experience Lough Corrib
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Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Ross Errily Friary

Galway to Cong Full Day Tour

Lake cruise on Lough Corrib to Inchagoill Island & Cong village from Oughterard.

Brown trout fly fishing with fishing guide on Lough Corrib, County Galway. 1 day

Brown trout fly fishing with fishing guide on Lough Corrib, County Galway. 1 day

Scenic cruise of Corrib river & lake. Galway City. Guided. 1 ½ hours

Walking Tour of The Quiet Man Film Locations in Cong

Cong The Quiet Man Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket
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- Connemara Day Trip from Galway: Kylemore Abbey and Ross Errily Friary
- Galway to Cong Full Day Tour
- Lake cruise on Lough Corrib to Inchagoill Island & Cong village from Oughterard.
- Brown trout fly fishing with fishing guide on Lough Corrib, County Galway. 1 day
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