Lough Lannagh

Lough Lannagh

Lough Lannagh is a picturesque lake in County Mayo. It’s surrounded by mountains and has a population of trout, salmon, and eel. The lough can be found about two miles from the village of Annaghcoffey and is home to the ruins of Annaghcoffey Castle.

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to visit this summer, Lough Lannagh should be on your list!

Walks Around Lough Lannagh

There are plenty of walks around Lough Lannagh. Visitors can choose from a two or three-mile loop and other trails that lead to the lake’s shoreline.

For those who don’t feel like walking, there is also an option for boating on the lough. The boat trips last about half an hour and it even gives you an opportunity to see the castle ruins while on water.

Wildlife at Lough Lannagh

Lough Lannagh is known for its abundance of wildlife. Many people often see otters, trout, and salmon at the lough during their visits.

If you’re lucky enough to visit Lough Lannagh in springtime, you’ll be able to take part in some birdwatching! Birds like warblers can be seen fluttering about the area.

Lough Lannagh is the perfect place to visit if you want an escape from city life. It’s filled with natural beauty and wildlife that will make for a memorable experience!

Created: 13  October  2021  Edited: 29  November  2023

Lough Lannagh

Local History around Lough Lannagh

There are some historic monuments around including:

Ballynew (Carra By.) Church MA04614Liscunnell Enclosure MA05421Liscromwell Ringfort - rath MA04685Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Ringfort - rath MA05400Knockmoyleen (Carra By.) Enclosure MA05487Annagh (Carra By.) Church MA04651Hawthornlodge Ringfort - rath MA04659Aghadrinagh Redundant record MA04655Ballynagarha Ringfort - unclassified MA05683Cregganbell Burial ground MA05392Carrownurlaur Mound MA08064Knockacroghery Ringfort - rath MA04624Ballynew (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA03624Drumkeaghta Ringfort - rath MA04664Aghalusky (Carra By.) Enclosure MA04616Kilkenny Ringfort - rath MA04640Knockrawer,Lisnakirka Or Milebush Redundant record MA04684Cloonagh (Carra By., Aglish Par.) Stone circle MA04683Rinshinna Ringfort - rath MA04639Drumneen (Carra By., Aglish Par.) Ringfort - rath MA04658Carrownaltore Mass-rock MA03630Lisnaponra North Enclosure MA05393Lannagh Or Castlebar Lough Causeway MA04629Tully Commons Crannog MA04622Ballynew (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA03625Ballinvilla (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA03620Ballinvilla (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA03916Buncam North,Cornamarrow Enclosure MA05397Buncam East,Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Ringfort - rath MA05401Buncam East,Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Children's burial ground MA05402Tully Beg (Carra By.) Redundant record MA05404Cloonaghduff (Carra By.) Enclosure MA05526Garryduff House - 16th/17th century MA04626Buncam West Enclosure MA05395Errew (Carra By.) Enclosure MA05419Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Ringfort - rath MA04668Garryduff Ringfort - rath MA04627Lannagh Or Castlebar Lough Causeway MA04630Ballykill Upper Enclosure MA04747Saleen (Carra By.) Fulacht fia MA09329Kilkenny Souterrain MA04641Knockacroghery Earthwork MA04632Knockmoyleen (Carra By.) Enclosure MA05488Buncam West Enclosure MA05396Cool Lodge Enclosure MA05418Knockacroghery Crannog MA04631Kinturk Lower Castle - unclassified MA05416Cornaveagh (Carra By.) Church MA05412Lisnageeha Or Antigua Ringfort - rath MA04657Mountgregory Ringfort - rath MA03621Kinturk Lower Bawn MA08521Lisheenaveelish Ringfort - rath MA04663Ballynagarha Souterrain MA05682Tully Beg (Carra By.) Enclosure MA05486Drumminracahill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Ringfort - rath MA04660Lisnageeha Or Antigua Redundant record MA04676Knockacroghery Church MA04678Cottage (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA04718Carrowncurry,Garryduff,Gorteendrunagh,Knockacroghery,Knockthomas,Newantrim Battlefield MA09134Knockaphunta Enclosure MA04633Derrew (Carra By., Ballintober Par.) Cist MA05435Tully Commons Cairn - unclassified MA04674Cloonagh (Carra By., Aglish Par.) Ringfort - rath MA04654Garryduff Ringfort - rath MA04609Knockacroghery Enclosure MA04680Buncam North Enclosure MA05485Saleen (Carra By.) Crannog MA04636Knockagreenaun Enclosure MA05489Lisnaponra North Enclosure MA04666Aghalusky (Carra By.) Ringfort - cashel MA04612Kilfea Crannog MA04649Doogary (Carra By., Breaghwy Par.) Enclosure MA04716Rathbaun (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA04608Kilkenny Ringfort - rath MA04642Doogary (Carra By., Breaghwy Par.) Earthwork MA04717Carrowncurry,Curragh (Carra By.),Garryduff,Gorteendrunagh,Knockacroghery,Knockaphunta,Knockthomas Historic town MA04610Cornaveagh (Carra By.) Ritual site - holy well MA05415Lisnacurley Enclosure MA05417Errew (Carra By.) Enclosure MA05420Moneenbradagh Ringfort - rath MA04611Ballynew (Carra By.) Enclosure MA03922Cornaveagh (Carra By.) Religious house - unclassified MA05413Ballykill Upper Souterrain MA08459Monagarraun Ringfort - rath MA03619Curragh (Carra By.),Saleen (Carra By.) Crannog MA04681Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Ringfort - rath MA05399Lisnaponra South Enclosure MA05394Fairhill Enclosure MA05389Carrownaltore Ringfort - rath MA03921Sallagher Ogham stone MA03609Drumshinnagh (Carra By.) Windmill MA04619Knockacroghery Graveyard MA04679Islandeady Graveyard MA04648Knockanerrew Ringfort - rath MA05405Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Ringfort - rath MA04669Killadeer (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Crannog MA05473Claggarnagh East (Burrishoole By.) Redundant record MA04661Magheranagay Redundant record MA05391Ballymacrah Crannog MA04653Knockrawer Ringfort - rath MA04638Islandeady Church MA04647Ballinvilla (Carra By.) Souterrain MA03629Gortbaun Chapel MA05410Tully (Carra By., Aglish Par.) Crannog MA04620Derrylahan (Carra By.) Tomb - unclassified MA03627Hawthornlodge Ringfort - rath MA04670Tully (Carra By., Aglish Par.) Crannog MA04623Knockanerrew Souterrain MA05406Gorteendrunagh Earthwork MA04635Aghalusky (Carra By.) Enclosure MA04617Aghadrinagh Ringfort - rath MA04656Raheens (Carra By.) Monumental structure MA04618Lannagh Or Castlebar Lough Crannog MA04662Magheranagay Redundant record MA05390Aghalusky (Carra By.) Structure MA08967Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Ringfort - rath MA05398Gorteendrunagh Ringfort - rath MA04634Annagh (Carra By.) Graveyard MA04652Cornamarrow Ringfort - rath MA04667Curragh (Carra By.),Saleen (Carra By.) Causeway MA04682Lugaphuill (Carra By., Ballyhean Par.) Souterrain MA08525Kilhale Ringfort - rath MA03618Derrinlevaun Fulacht fia MA09320Ballynew (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA03622Cornaveagh (Carra By.) Graveyard MA05414Ballynew (Carra By.) Ritual site - holy well MA04615Lisnakirka Or Milebush Ringfort - rath MA04637Carrownaltore Ringfort - rath MA03623Ballinvilla (Carra By.) Souterrain MA03917Lannagh Or Castlebar Lough Causeway MA04621Errew (Carra By.) Crannog MA05403Lannagh Or Castlebar Lough Crannog MA04628Ballynaboll South Enclosure MA04625Burren (Carra By., Aghlish Par.) Enclosure MA03626Knockthomas Redundant record MA04675Mountgregory Crannog MA03628Claggarnagh East (Burrishoole By.) Burnt mound MA09208Derryool (Carra By.) Ringfort - rath MA04665.

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