A Brief History of Lough Gur

The Lough Gur online tour introduces you to this spectacular area in County Limerick. In Lough Gur you will find a Visitor Centre with interpretative exhibition, playground, coffee kiosk and short walking trails. You are welcome to take a guided tour onsite with one of the Lough Gur tour guides. Email [e-mail] for more details or go to www.loughgur.com to find out more. We also offer a range of school tours and outings for special interest groups.
Lough Gur is home to Ireland's oldest and largest stone circle and over 200 monuments in State care. As the only natural lake of significance in south east Limerick, it is also a Wildfowl Sanctuary protected by National Parks and Wildlife Service. Monuments are cared for by the OPW and NMS, while the lake and amenity area are owned and cared for by Limerick City and County Council. Facilites on site are managed by Lough Gur Development.