The Lake Isle of Innisfree

The Lake Isle of Innisfree is a tiny, wooded island located in Lough Gill, about 1.5 km from the shore. It is uninhabited and accessible only by boat. The island is covered in dense trees and undergrowth, with a small clearing near the shore. Despite its modest size, it holds immense literary significance as the inspiration for W.B. Yeats' poem 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree', which describes a peaceful, simple life on the island. Visitors often make the pilgrimage to see the island from the water or to land and walk among the trees, feeling the tranquility that Yeats captured in his verse. The island is a protected site, so visitors are asked to respect its natural state.

Don't miss

• Boat trip to view or land on the island
• Reading Yeats' poem on the shore or on the island itself
• Photographing the island from the water with the backdrop of Lough Gill
• Experiencing the peace and solitude that inspired Yeats

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit The Lake Isle of Innisfree

Cheapest way inInnisfallen Island - Scenery & history of Killarney National Park5★ · 75 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →Best full dayGalway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour4.9★ · 3,435 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$75 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleSligo Dark Tales: Private History Walking Tour4.9★ · 55 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$134 per personSee dates →