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This cruise departs Ashford Castle Pier daily at 2:45pm, boarding at 2:30pm. This is a two hour cruise which includes a 40 minute visit to Inchagoill Island, the lakes most famous island. Having left Ashford Castle, the "Isle Of Inisfree" briefly visits Lisloughery quay from where passenger steamers once operated. One can join the cruise at this point too at 3:00pm.
This cruise arrives at Inchagoill at approx 3:30pm for a 45 minute visit. While on the island passengers are taken on a guided tour of St. Patrick's 5th Century Monastic site. Historic points of interest include:
- St. Patricks Church (5th Century)
- The stone of Lugna (470AD: Gravestone of St. Patricks navigator)
- The Church of the Saints (Built in 1180AD by the Augustinian Monks of Cong)
- The burial tomb of Muirgeas O'Nioc (Archbishop of Tuam in 1128AD)
After the guided tour, passengers board the "Isle Of Inisfree" for Ashford Castle, arriving there at 5:00pm.
We advise customers to book their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment during peek season.
Note: This cruise operates through the months of June, July, August & September. However, we can accommodate groups outside of these dates depending on availability and weather conditions. Please contact us for further details.
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