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The
River Shannon and surrounding network of peaceful loughs are an
angler’s paradise - so make sure you hire a dinghy to reach the best
bits! On land, it is a rambler’s heaven too, as national parklands, historic ruins and grand houses in abundance are there to be explored. Carrick-on-Shannon, the gateway to both the north and south Shannon cruising region, is a major boating centre and thriving town. Its old-fashioned narrow streets, diversity of shops and traditional Irish nightlife make this a perfect place to start your holiday. Don’t forget to visit Ireland’s smallest church - the Costello Chapel is only 18m2 in size! |
| The County of Cavan, it
is said, has 365 lakes, one for every
day of the year and Belturbet is perfectly placed to cruise just some
of this myriad of waterways. Belturbet is also well served by bars and restaurants, while golf, walking tours and fishing are popular activities that are well catered for. Further north, Upper Lough Erne offers clear waters and impressive - almost mountainous - scenery, dotted with many islands, coves and inlets. |
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From peaceful Portumna, enjoy the
delights of Lough Derg, one of
Ireland’s finest lakes and renowned as a place of pilgrimage. Easy
access to Lough Ree and the entire Shannon waterway is also possible.
Portumna’s broad streets and majestic parades of shops and houses are
an obvious reminder of the town’s Georgian past. But wherever you cruise, you can be sure to enjoy Ireland’s renowned reputation for hospitality everywhere you go, from friendly lock-keepers to outgoing publicans and from helpful shop-owners to awardwinning restaurateurs, we’re certain you’ll enjoy ‘the craic’ in Ireland! |
| Southern
Shannon Cruise Carrick on Shannon - Carrickbridge - Carrick on Shannon One week out and back |
Lough
Erne Upper Cruise Belturbet - Belleek - Belturbet One week out and back |
The
Angler's Cruise Portumna - Killaloe - Portumna One week out and back |
| Visit
Jamestown before enjoying cruising on the wider river beyond
Lanesborough into pretty Lough Ree with its diverse wildlife and
inspiring scenery. Play golf at Glasson or Hodson Bay before reaching
Athlone, the commercial centre of the Midlands and the culinary capital
of the inland waterways. Distance: 240 km Cruising Time: 40 hrs Locks: 4 Bridges: 4 Return Trip |
The
Fermanagh Lakelands offers Upper Lough Erne with its mass of
reed-covered islands to explore and Enniskillen as its hub. Lower Lough
Erne is one of Europe’s least crowded waterways and Tully Castle, Boa
Island and Castle Caldwell are just some of the attractions before
reaching the home of the world famous Belleek Pottery. Distance: 130 km Cruising Time: 22 hrs Return Trip |
Lough
Derg is one of Ireland’s finest lakes and a haven for fishermen. It is
renowned as a place of pilgrimage and surrounded by diverse cultural,
social and sporting opportunities. Visit Portumna’s newly restored 17th century castle and walk in the beautiful National Park before cruising south to charming Terryglass and onwards to the watersport haven of Dromineer. Further on lies Garrykennedy, Mountshannon and Scarriff. In between is Holy Island (or Iniscealtra), evoking memories of early Irish Christianity. Killaloe, site of the restored 13th century St.Flannan’s Cathedral and surrounded by the legends of ancient kings, hermits and heroes, has a 13-arched bridge and a modern marina that’s popular with boat-users. This cruise can also be done as a 3-4 day short break – just reduce the time spent visiting the area according to your preferences. Distance: 64 km Cruising Time: 12 hrs Return Trip |
| Northern Shannon Cruise Belturbet to Carrick on Shannon or vice versa One week one-way |
The Celtic Cruise Carrick on Shannon to Portumna or vice versa One week one-way |
The Emerald Isle
Cruise Belturbet to Portumna or vice versa One week one-way |
| Use
the modernised Shannon-Erne Waterway to join the Shannon at Leitrim and
take a trip into Lough Allen where Drumshanbo is a must for fishing
enthusiasts. The islandstudded Lough Key is the jewel among Roscommon’s lakes and its forest park is an outstanding feature in a region rich in natural attractions. Distance: 75 km Cruising Time: 16 hrs Locks: 16 One Way - Either Direction |
Visit Portumna’s impressive castle set in
beautiful surroundings overlooking Lough Derg and Portumna Forest Park.
Enjoy local hospitality en route in Lanesborough, Athlone and Shannonbridge and visit the ancient monastic site at Clonmacnoise. Distance: 160 km Cruising Time: 30 hrs Locks: 5 Bridges: 2 One Way - Either Direction |
Cruise from Portumna to Belturbet along
the
length of the Shannon and its lakes. Go as far south as Killaloe and
north to Belleek and enjoy all the natural, cultural, sporting and
social attractions of the Shannon in between. Distance: 235 km Cruising Time: 30 hrs Locks: 21 Bridges: 2 One Way - Either Direction |
| Base at Carrick on Shannon |
Base at Portumna |
Base at Belturbet |
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