When visiting the West of Ireland, make sure to visit Ireland’s "haven of calm" and best kept secret Swan Island Farm in the heart of "Lovely Leitrim."
The farm is located on the south shore of Garadice Lake on the Shannon Erne Waterway. It is situated just off the R204 in South Leitrim.
Swan Island Farm opened to the public in 1998, and is a family-run business.
Swan Island Farm’s facilities include a marina, an open animal farm and a restaurant.
The Marina is set in a secure and sheltered harbour and consists of 3 individual floating jetties. Each jetty has its own private entrance and the jetties are set well apart for extra privacy and quietness.
The Restaurant is housed in a refurbished 200-year-old farm cottage with open fires and stone floors. The restaurant exudes an ambience that will sweep you back in time. Excellent food, wine and beer are served all day .The cottage also contains a small gift/sweet shop.
The Open Animal Farm is home too many species of animals and fowl. Both native and exotic, the variety of animals available are guaranteed to surprise and delight you for hours, whatever your age…!
For the younger members of the family, there is also a playground and picnic area. With many small roads in the area, there is also ample opportunity to take a leisurely walk or a cycle in the locality.
An abundance of quality accommodation is available in the area.
Other facilities in the area include:
* Day boat hire at Swan Island
* Sliabh an Iarainn Sunset Riverbus day trips and evening cruises
* Golf 9 and 18 hole
* Cavan/ Leitrim Railway Steam train
* Glenview Museum
* Cruiser Hire
* Cornmill Theatre
* Marble Arch Caves
* Fishing
* Moorlands Equestrian Centre
And finally don’t leave the area without indulging in a taste of "The Swan Island and the Sliabh an Iarainn Sunset experience".
This has been voted Leitrim’s top attraction and is a totally unique combination of cruising and dining. With a broad ranging appeal to visitors of every description, this wonderful experience has even been featured on national TV.
The evening cruise will leave a lasting imprint on your mind, like the experience of slow motion cruising on a luxurious passenger boat. Spectacular mountain views and red sky sunsets surround you, lending peace to your soul and inspiration to your imagination. You can enjoy the stillness of summer evening waters, the smell of turf fires, the taste of barbecued food and the craic (Irish expression for "fun") while having a drink and listening to live traditional music.
Can you resist the temptation? Go on, indulge yourself, and make that booking today!