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Irish lakes in County Galway: places to visit

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Kylemore Lough

Kylemore Lough is a Connemara lake near Letterfrack. It is on the shores of this lake that the famous "Kylemore Castle" was built, along with its abbey and gardens. The lake is sumptuous, nestling against an imposing mountain. A must-see if you love wide open spaces! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/kylemore-lough/">[...]</a>

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Derryclare Lough

Head to Connemara to admire Derryclare Lough, an Irish lake like no other, lost in the middle of mountains and moors. A very special lake, recognizable by its small islet and pine trees! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/derryclare-lough/">[...]</a>

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Ballynakill Lough

Discover Ballynakill lough, a Connemara lake just 2 steps from the Atlantic Ocean and Ireland's Diamond Hill. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/ballynakill-lough/">[...]</a>

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Le Lough Nafooey et des randonneurs -  ©Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark
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Lough Nafooey

Lough Nafooey (also spelled "Loch Na Fooey") is a rectangular glacial lake in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. Magnificent, it is 2.5km long and 0.5km wide. Located in a steep valley surrounded by mountains, it offers a typically Irish landscape! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/lough-nafooey/">[...]</a>

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Le Lough inagh - © Karlo
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Lough Inagh

In the heart of Connemara, Lough Inagh stretches its dark waters between bogland, pasture and the mountains of western Ireland. This wild lake offers…

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