Boora Bog

#246 among destinations in Ireland

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Boora Bog is a cutaway peat bog situated in County Offaly, Ireland. Peat was harvested for fuel between the 1950s and 1970s, and the land is now being reclaimed for agricultural and eco-tourism use. There was a lake called Lough Boora, which was drained by Bord na Móna, but was not used for peat production: this area is now maintained as a nature reserve by the Irish Wildlife Trust. There are two angling lakes. ()

Coordinates: 53°13'7"N, 7°43'43"W

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Day trips

Boora Bog – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sculpture in the Parklands, Ferbane, Mountbolus.

0.7 miN
Museum
Sculpture in the Parklands
19 min walk • The Sculpture in the Parklands is a 50-acre land and environmental sculpture park located in Lough Boora, County Offaly, Ireland. The park is open to the public 365 days of the year and admission is free.
5.5 miNW
Town
Ferbane
140 min walk • One of the town's most notable attractions is the Leap Castle, often referred to as the "most haunted castle in Ireland." This historic site dates back to the 15th century and is steeped in legend and folklore. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle to learn...
4.3 miE
Village
Mountbolus
111 min walk • Mountbolus is a small village in the parish of Killoughey situated at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Offaly, Ireland. It has a church, a national school and one public house. The area's GAA club is Kilcormac/Killoughey GAA.