About
Ram's Island is located approximately one mile offshore from Lennymore Bay and Sandy Bay on the Eastern Shore of Lough Neagh. Rams is the largest island on Lough Neagh. Lough Neagh was designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), a Special Protection Area and a Ramsar site in 1992, 1996 and 1976 respectively. It has been suggested that Rams was formed as a Glacial Esker. It is nearly one mile long by a quarter of a mile wide at the widest southern end. Notable features of the Island are a round tower (a scheduled ancient monument 58:16, the remains of a Celtic Monastic Settlement about a thousand years old) and the ruins of the O’Neill’s’ nineteenth century summer house. The Island was last permanently inhabited in the 1930s by the Cardwell family who were caretakers for the O’Neill’s. The remains of Cardwell’s harbour, left dry by the lowering of Lough Neagh, can be seen near the ruins of Cardwell’s little house.
Two tours per day leaving Sandy Bay Marina. A short boat journey followed by a guided walking tour of Rams Island.
Tour 1: Leaving at 10am and returning at 1pm. 12 people
Tour 2: Leaving at 1:30pm and returning at 3:30pm. 12 people
Booking is mandatory.
Please email info@ramsisland.org to register an interest.
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Outdoor Event
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
