位于里湖的黑群岛是纽顿卡瑟尔县朗福德镇教区的七个低洼庇护岛屿的独特群岛，总面积为23.57公顷。
最大的是国王岛（8公顷），是唯一一个由三个农场小屋组成的有人居住的岛屿，其中两个仍然完好无损，其他岛屿包括坚果岛、沙岛、长岛、马岛、红岛和女孩岛，加上两个较小的岛屿。
国王岛也以苦艾草闻名，这种野生种植的灌木具有非常明显的香气，早在几年中就被用于药用。
黑群岛位于里湖的西侧，这是香农河上的湖泊之一，被称为香农中部。里湖长32公里，声称是爱尔兰的地理中心。
这些岛屿通过船只从附近的两个港口进入，最近的是东边的安德烈港，靠近纽顿卡瑟尔，西侧有卡罗濡港口/滑道。
这是一个迷人的遗产田园诗般的位置，是一个充满活力的地区。对于户外运动爱好者来说，这个地区非常适合鳟鱼钓鱼，拥有丰富的野生动物。特别是带蜉蝣的五月份钓鱼，划船和所有可以进行的水上活动。
所有这些属性使得黑群岛成为一个真正罕见和神奇的产品。
The Black Islands on Lough Ree are a unique archipelago of seven low-lying sheltered islands in the parish of Newtowncashel Co. Longford with a total area of 23.57 hectares.
The largest is the Kings Island (8 hectares), and was the only inhabited island consisting of three farm cottages, two of which are still intact, the other islands include Nut Island, Sand Island, Long Island, Horse Island, Red Island and Girls Island, plus two smaller islands.
The Kings Island is also renowned for Wormwood, this wild growing shrub has a very distinct aroma and was used for medicinal purposes in earlier years.
The Black Islands are located on the western side of Lough Ree which is one of the lakes on the River Shannon and known as Mid Shannon. Lough Ree is 32 km long and lays claim to the geographical centre of Ireland.
The islands are accessed via boat from two harbours nearby, the closest is Portanure to the east side near Newtowncashel and on the western side you have Carrownure harbour/slipway.
This is an idyllic location with a fascinating heritage and is an area packed with activities. For the outdoor enthusiast, this area is wonderful for trout fishing and has abundant wildlife. Excellent fishing especially in May with the May fly, boating and all water activities are available.
All of these attributes make the Black Islands a truly rare and magical offering.
