When you're planning your Ireland vacation it can be very, very tempting to stick to the rugged coastlines or the activity in some of the larger tourist areas.
Ireland Itinerary Planning Tip:
Find Fun at the Lough

For hundreds of years the loughs (or lakes) of Ireland have provided safety and sustenance, been home to ancient secrets, and offered enjoyable outings for locals and visitors alike. Though it’s likely your trip to Ireland will include coastal scenery, you should really add a day of fun and exploration at a lough to your itinerary.
5 Places to Spend a Day at the Lough in Ireland
Though Ireland’s lakes have a few things in common – beautifully clear water, local legends (usually involving a ghost), and plenty of white swans gliding along the water’s edge – these 5 loughs offer more than just a glittering patch of water in Ireland’s verdant landscape.