Garrykennedy is a small village on the Tipperary shore of Lough Derg, known for its beautiful lake views, fishing culture, and a marina set beside the ruins of an old castle.

It sits across the water from Mountshannon and offers a relaxed, scenic stop along this stretch of the Shannon.

The village serves as one of five official trailheads on the 69 km Lough Derg Way, a long-distance waymarked route running from Limerick City to Dromineer.

From Garrykennedy, walkers cross green pastures, pass through the village, and follow the lakeshore northward to Dromineer. The trailhead is well placed for those spreading the hike over several days.

Garrykennedy is also noted for Larkins, a thatched cottage pub and restaurant on the marina that draws visitors from across Ireland for food, traditional music sessions, and Irish dancing.