There are many other stories associated with Lough an Lea. Here are two more:
Gorse on Lough an Lea
Gorse in bloom on Lough an Lea, Co.Cavan. Gorse flowers from December through April. The branches of this shrub are covered in short, sharp spikes.
Gorse on Lough an Lea
Gorse on Lough an Lea
Gorse in bloom on Lough an Lea, Co.Cavan. Gorse flowers from December through April. The branches of this shrub are covered in short, sharp spikes.
The hare
A one-eyed hare was believed to have lived at the bottom of the lake at the foot of the mountain. A local hunter decided he would catch the hare and kill and eat it. One day the hare left the lake and set off for the day. The hunter lay in wait for the hare to return, sure he would be able to trap it. However, the hare spotted the hunter from a great distance and before the hunter could catch him, the hare had bounded over him and into the lake. The hunter never did catch the clever hare.
Picnic site at Lough an Lea, Co.Cavan
This is the picnic site at Lough an Lea, Co.Cavan. Visitors can enjoy a break here and learn about the history of Lough an Lea from the information board.
Picnic site at Lough an Lea, Co.Cavan
Picnic site at Lough an Lea, Co.Cavan
This is the picnic site at Lough an Lea, Co.Cavan. Visitors can enjoy a break here and learn about the history of Lough an Lea from the information board.
The cow
A tribe of people lived under the lake. They stole a farmer's cow. The farmer was not pleased and was determined to retrieve his cow. Against his family's advice he dove into the lake. His family were sure he had drowned as he was gone for a very long time. Eventually, to everyone's great surprise, the farmer emerged from the lake leading the cow behind him. He couldn't explain how he had survived being under water for such a long time.