Lough Gill is the last stop for the waters of the Garavogue River before they make their way to the sea at Sligo Bay. The lough (gaelic for lake) is the subject of several poems by William Butler (W.B.) Yeats, who spend many years in the area and immortalized the region's beauty in his poetry. Surrounded on all sides by hills and mountains, the lake is a favorite fishing ground and makes a wonderful day's excursion in a row boat, rented locally.     

A photo I took of Lough Gill in 1984. On the right in the distance
is Beezie's Island, the only island on the lake that was ever
inhabited. Click on image for full view.

 A view of Lough Gill taken from Dooney Rock, a
rock outcrop located in the Slish Woods, and subject of the
famous "Fiddler of Dooney" poem by Yeats.
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The "Lake Isle of Innisfree" made famous by
William Butler Yeats in his 1892 poem. It is actually a very
small, unassuming outcrop a short way from the western shore.
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Beezie's (Gallagher) Island as seen from the road to the Holy
Well at the back side of Cairns Hill. The island has a derelict
house were the famous local once lived. Taken in 1981.
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