Take a short stroll and you will find yourself in the heart of Ballina/Killaloe - once the capital of Ireland, now the capital of Lough Derg. Here you will be mesmerised by the beauty of the locality as you ponder whilst feeding the ducks and swans on your holiday.

Experience the amazing sights and sounds of the River Shannon, fishing, hire your own boat and be the captain, take a boat trip, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and waterskiing.

Absorb the history of the area through the heritage trails, leisurely walks or for the more serious walker, see the River Shannon from Moylussa, County Clare's highest point, (East Clare Way) or from Tountinna on the Tipperary side, (The Lough Derg Way) walking routes.

Other activities, horse riding, golf, paintball, retail therapy, relaxation therapy, cookery classes, writing school, heritage centre.

A pint of Guinness, award winning restaurants, be enthralled by Irish dancing and music.