Shannon Region

The Shannon Region has a range of top visitor attractions to choose from. The attractions come highly recommended and are all within easy reach of Shannon Airport and Limerick City. The region comprises counties Clare and Limerick and substantial parts of the midlands in Offaly and Tipperary. The River Shannon weaves a meandering course through the heart of the region, broadening near its mouth to form the island-studded Lough Derg, 40 km 25 miles long and surrounded by beautiful mountains. Lakes, rivers and the sea offer superb fishing, from shark to salmon.

There are many activities so much to do in the region, from exploring the River Shannon by canoe from Banagher, Skydiving in Tipperary, enjoying a nostalgic flying experience on board a full scale model of a Boeing B314 at Foynes Flying Boat Museum in Limerick and riding the waves in the seaside resort of Lahinch. The sheltered waters of the Shannon Estuary are home to a community of about 100 Bottlenose Dolphins, one of the largest ‘pods’ in Europe. These beautiful creatures can be observed from boat trips operating from Carrigaholt and Kilrush.

You can also go underground and explore the Ailwee and Doolin caves, with impressive stalactites. Archaeologists have revealed how the people of Ireland lived in the distant past. Replicas of their homes welcome visitors to the beautiful lakeside settings at Lough Gur and at Craggaunowen, where there is also a craft centre and live demonstrations of ancient ways.

Shannon Region Discount Booklet 2009 gives you the opportunity to visit the top visitor attractions and experience the tourism delights of the region at a discounted rate.