Whitegate
 Just inside the Clare border, Whitegate is only a short distance from a number of
lakeside facilities, among them a private harbour at Williamstown, where a hire-cruiser
operation is based. A public harbour is under construction and the village has great
fishing potential.
With a backdrop of the Slieve Aughty Mountains, among some of the most beatiful
views in Ireland, Whitegate village and Mountshannon village offer pubs, shops and
restaurants, just 20 minutes drive lies the lively village of Killaloe.
Nearby amenities include golfing, fishing,
boating, watersports, the famous East
Clare walk, and horseriding. There are many delightful historical sites in this area.
Holy Island, Portumna Castle and Bunratty Castle are prime examples.
Mountshannon
 (Baile ui Bheolain - Boland's town)
Mountshannon was designed as a model village and completed in 1742. It is
thoughfully and carefully planned out. It's tree lined streets and the
uniformity of its architecture give it a grace and dignity seldom seen in
villages of comparable size.
The pictureque harbour is an excellent centre for angling
and sailing whilst
the Slaibh Aughty mountains rolling gently behind the village are a hillwalker
or cyclists dream come true. The mountains are rich in archeological remains
and the local summit commands a panoramic view of Lough Derg and its five
surrounding counties.
 The village has won numerous prestigios Tidy Towns awards including overall
national title in 1981. Mountshannon has been highly commended representing
Ireland at European level in the Entente Floriale competition.
Mountshannon Arts Festival on June Bank Holiday weekend is an event not to be missed.
Aistear Iniscealtra, Ireland's most unique project, provides an informative
exploration of Irish Spirituality over 9,500 years. There is a maze, outdoor
performance area, viewing shelter overlooking Lough Derg, picnic and recreational
area. The project will function as an introduction into an area steeped
in history, tradition and culture. Activities available locally include
watersports, sailing (plus lessons), swimming, pony treking, pitch & putt,
tennis walking and cycling and of course pike, trout, bream and salmon fishing.
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