Ger Madden- Holy Island Tours

Mountshannon Harbour, Mountshannon, Co Clare
Phone: 086 8749710
Email: gerardmmadden@eircom.net
Web: www.eastclareheritage.com


  • Boat trip/ Guided tour from Mountshannon Harbour
  • Tours by local historian and author Gerard Madden
  • Adults 10 euro
  • Children 5 euro
  • Group rates and packages available
  • Fishing Boats with outboard engine available to hire
  • Pedal Boats available to hire
  • Bicycles available for hire
  • Gerard also carries out local Genealogy Research

Holy Island in Lough Derg is one of the most famous monastic sites in Ireland. It's secluded position has enabled it to survive in a wonderful state of preservation.

Its many attractions include a well-preserved Round Tower, the ruins of six churches and a cell like structure, which is one of the most extraordinary buildings in Ireland. There are ancient graveyards, high crosses, bullaun stones, a bargaining stone and a holy well. 

Daily boat trips and guided tours leave from Mountshannon Harbour. The local historian, author and boatman is Gerard Madden and he guarantees satisfaction on a memorable voyage into our illustrious past.

Also available from Mountshannon Harbour are Fishing Boats with outboard engine, Pedal Boats and Bicycles for hire.

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