The Rose of Innisfree is a modern, all-weather tour boat able to accommodate 72 passengers in complete comfort and safety. The vessel has a fully enclosed heated cabin area, offers a range of onboard snacks and refreshments and is also fully licensed.
All of the crew are professionally trained and happy to answer any questions or provide any help you need while out on the water. The cruise lasts about an hour, taking in some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery in the heart of Yeats Country – the landscape that inspired our most famous poet.
Your skipper, Alan, will provide a fascinating and entertaining commentary as you pass the many places of interest along the way. You’ll hear about local myths and legend, as well as the history of the lough and its wildlife. You’ll also hear some of Yeats’ poetry recited in the very landscape that inspired it – including The Lake Isle of Innisfree itself.
What you will experience
You will experience the amazing natural beauty of Lough Gill in one of the most relaxing ways possible – a gentle cruising tour of this wonderful lake that inspired WB Yeats.
The cruise lasts about an hour, taking in some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery in the heart of Yeats Country – the landscape that inspired our most famous poet.
Your skipper, Alan, will provide a fascinating and entertaining commentary as you pass the many places of interest along the way. You’ll hear about local myths and legend, as well as the history of the lough and its wildlife. You’ll also hear some of Yeats’ poetry recited in the very landscape that inspired it – including The Lake Isle of Innisfree itself.
All Aboard!
More info…
- Admission fees: Paid Admission
- Open: Year-round – check their website for info
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Indoor facilities: Yes
- Dining/refreshments: On board they have a range of snacks and full meals, all freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients.
- Guide dogs: Permitted.
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible.
- Parking: Parking available at departure points
Wheelchair access
The Rose of Innisfree is fully accessible for wheelchair users and passengers with reduced mobility.
Their friendly crew are all professionally trained and will be on hand to help with boarding, disembarking and throughout your cruise.
Assistance dogs are also welcome on board, and they’ll be happy to provide water bowls on request.
If you have any specific access needs, just contact them directly.
Safety on board
The Rose of Innisfree is fully compliant with all relevant maritime safety regulations and the skipper and crew are all professionally qualified. They want everyone to relax and enjoy our cruise with complete peace of mind – so if you have any questions, just ask.
Before you depart on your cruise along beautiful Lough Gill, the skipper and crew will give a short safety briefing.
About Lough Gill
Lough Gill, an eight kilometres long limestone lake, lying just east of Sligo Town, is a place of utter beauty, and one of the must-see Sligo attractions when visiting the West Coast of Ireland. Steeped in myth and legend, and rich in incredible views, it quickly became one of Sligo’s top-rated tourist attractions and must-do activity on every adventurer’s bucket list. The lake is mainly situated in County Sligo, but partly in County Leitrim.
It features underwater cliffs, and it is listed as a protected site under the EU Habitats Directive. Lough Gill supports several protected species of lamprey, as well as Atlantic salmon, and otter.
From Parke’s Castle in Leitrim, overlooking the lake, to Cottage Island and Church Island, Lough Gill offers generous nature’s trails, viewing points, and photo opportunities. The lake makes for a beautiful drive at any time of the year.
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