Islands of Ireland: Only lapping water and birdsong break the silence at Roscommon's Lahan Island

The island, which has a small jetty on its north side, has a lovely canopy of oak, beech, and hawthorn trees

Islands of Ireland: Lahan Island, Lough Key, County Roscommon. Picture: Dan MacCarthy

Lough Key in County Roscommon has more than 30 islands — several of which have appeared here — and they have had enough of interest to satisfy any historical conference.

The islands which dot the lake are heavily wooded and the lake itself is surrounded by a huge wood which comprises the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park.