Informative & well set up. beautiful scenery & nice place to walk & recharge. More

You know those Pioneer Villages that you can find near most any major center in North America. With the log cabins, and the mill, the blacksmith, etc. This attraction makes them look like children's school projects. It gives real insight into how the early Irish lived. And it's huge. It surrounds the Loch. (lake) You can spend an entire day... More

Did not get to the visitor center but we did stop at some of the sites. This is something to see especially if you are into history. An awesome sight to see structures from 2000bc. More

Lough Gur Development have just taken over the management of Lough Gur Heritage Centre. The centre will now be staffed by local volunteers. We visited last weekend and were very impressed. We watched a video presentation and then there was a tour given of the exhibits by local historian Michael Quinlan. Michael is an excellent speaker and a fount of... More

Wonderful views from the top of the hill over the lough but don't bother to pay in at the heritage centre, all it gives you is entrance into an audio visual film, everything else is free anyway! The ladies in the centre were very nice but very hard to justify the fee, plus you'll be met with a request by... More

Just got back from a terrific time at Desmond Lodge, Lough Gur. The scenery is breathtaking, and the welcome fantastic. Close to all the tourist attractions, we had a great time. From wandering around Lough Gur itself, visiting Bunratty Castle and the old village to listening to tales of Ireland from a local "auld woman", to sitting by the river... More

Visited LoughGur in June this year ,it was a lovely experience We stayed at Desmond Lodge bed and breakfast A really .grand place.The accommodation food and everything about the place was excellent and not expensive.When you visit Lough Gur .If you are staying in the locality ,iI REALLY DO RECCOMMEND desmond lodge More