In the summer of Lough Gur, the sky becomes a living work of art, with arching clouds that unfurl above the lake, creating a fascinating contrast to the calm waters below. 40/41 It’s summer on the shores of Lough Gur, and the sky seems to lower itself to embrace the earth, while the waters lie calm under a blanket of mysterious clouds. The sun’s rays filter through the clouds, painting golden reflections on the surface of the water, creating a landscape of extraordinary beauty. The calm of the lake is interrupted only by the song of birds and the rustling of the wind in the surrounding trees, making the atmosphere almost magical.

This lake, nestled in the rolling hills of County Limerick, brings with it the charm of an ancient time, where myth and reality intertwine like threads of an endless tale. Lough Gur is known not only for its natural splendor, but also for its rich archaeological history. Legends tell of ancient communities that inhabited its shores, leaving behind a series of megalithic monuments and prehistoric sites. This place is considered sacred and holds stories of warriors, goddesses and myths that date back thousands of years. Here, ancient prehistoric peoples found refuge and left traces of their passage, with stone circles and burial mounds that still silently watch over the land today. It is said that the waters of the lake are inhabited by spirits and that the surrounding hills were once home to the mythical creatures of the Sídhe, the fairy people of Irish tradition. In the quiet of this place, everything seems suspended between two worlds: the real one and the enchanted one. As I walk along the banks, I feel a sense of respect and wonder, as if the past were still present in every stone and in every wave.

A corner of Ireland that invites you to stop, breathe and remember, while the wind caresses your skin and your heart beats to the slow rhythm of eternity. In this moment of contemplation, immersed in the sound of the water and the silence of nature, one can let oneself be transported by the stories that the lake has to tell, and one perceives a strong bond with the land and its history.