Walk beside a freshwater lake on the south-west side of Cork city centre. The Lough is an important refuge for wildfowl, with an island providing shelter for resident and visiting birds. Paths run around the water and offer opportunities to watch swans, ducks and other wildlife. Keep children close beside the lake and avoid disturbing the birds.
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Walk beside a freshwater lake on the south-west side of Cork city centre.
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Location and summary information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue website for current visitor arrangements.
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