Lough Eske

Lough Eske is a small lake in County Donegal, Ireland, surrounded by the Bluestack Mountains. The lake is about 900 acres in size and is popular for fishing, especially for spring salmon, sea trout, and char. The area has many forest paths, including unassigned paths on the south-western shores of the lake and newly reconstructed paths in Ardnamona Wood. The lake has several islands, including Pigeon's Island, Grania's Island, Island O'Donnell, and Roshin Island. The powerful Ó Domhnaill clan had a castle and surrounding bawn on Island O'Donnell, and the friars from the Franciscan Friary in Donegal Town set up a new friary on the western shores of Lough Eske. The lake is a popular getaway destination, with two major hotels on its shores, making it a great place to visit with family and friends