Shannon Attractions
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The Shannon, Ireland's longest river, rises in Cavan county, flows through the limestone plains of central Ireland and reaches the Atlantic just beyond Limerick. With its loughs, tributary streams and canals it forms a widely ramified system of waterways traversing a fifth of the area of Ireland. The banks of the Shannon, apart from the few places of some size through which it flows, are thinly populated and for much of their length bordered by pastureland. Since there is no industry along the river the light over the water is of unusual clarity. Apart from a short non-navigable stretch in its upper course the gradient down to Killaloe is so gentle that only six locks are required over this considerable distance.
In recent years there has been an active development of facilities for recreation and the tourist trade on the Shannon between Battlebridge (at its outflow from Lough Allan) and Killaloe.
In recent years there has been an active development of facilities for recreation and the tourist trade on the Shannon between Battlebridge (at its outflow from Lough Allan) and Killaloe.
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Ireland Office of Public Works, 51 St Stephen's Green, IRL-2 Dublin, Ireland
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Shannon River Cruising
Tourists can take a cruise along the Shannon River to see the various sites and towns that line the shores.
View over Lough Derg.
