Ireland
Great Videos and Photos of the Best Places and Things to see in Shannon North Ireland. For the independent traveller who is interested in seeing places while planning their next trip. Or for anyone who likes to be close to nature and see the quieter parts of the country or city
Shannon North
Enjoy the delightful countryside and villages along the flow of the Rivr Shannon from source to the first of it's three large lakes, Lough Allen. Carrick on Shannon is a major boating town and well worth a visit.
Carrick on Shannon
Discover the town of Carrick on Shannon and its surrounds. The town - name shortend to Crrick is a good base for exploring the Shannon and Erne waterways.
Carrick on Shannon (North)
Carrick on Shannon
Shannon on Carrick caters extensively for the boat loving tourist. With many boats to hire and excellent mooring and marina facilities.
Carrick on Shannon (South)
Carrick on Shannon
Carrick on Shannon is a main crossing point on the river Shannon. The town has excellent services catering for the tourist and angler.
North Shannon
Explore the northern reaches of the Shannon Waterway - Through Leitrim village, Drumshanbo, along Lough Allen and up past the village of Dowra.
Leitrim
North Shannon
Leitrim village is on the River Shannon and was till recently one of Ireland's smallest villages with nearly as many pubs as houses. Now the pace of development has taken over and the village has grown astronomically.
Drumshanbo
North Shannon
Drumbshanbo is situated on the lower end of Lough Allen, at the point where the River Shannon is bypassed by a short canal and locks to allow boat traffic to rise to the height of the Lough.
Lough Allen
North Shannon
If travelling by car it's possible to circumnavigate the lake - while the road at places is a distance from the water, smaller roads take you down to jetties and parks.
Dowra
North Shannon
Dowra, is a small village on the River Shannon just north of Lough Allen. It is the nearest village to the source of the River Shannon.
Termonbarry
South of Carrick
The village of Termonbarry lies on the River Shannon on the County Roscommon Longford border. The main road N5 from Dublin to North Mayo crosses the river at the village. The river is popular with boaters and there is a good marina and lock adjacent to the village.
Drumgira Lough
South of Carrick
Drumgira Lough runs close to the road from Roosky to Carrick on Shannon. While small it caters for the angler.
Lough Boderg
South of Carrick
Lough Boderg is one of the many lakes on the River Shannon, covering approx 3000 acres. It is well know among angling enthusiast for its supply of Bream, Rudd, Roach, and Pike.
Dromad
South of Carrick
Dromod is a small fishing village south of Carrick on Shannon. And is accessible by the Dublin to Sligo train. One can get the public boat launch at Dromod Marina to access the excellent angling facilities on Lough Boderg.
Roosky
South of Carrick
Roosky is a picturesque village on the River Shannon in Co. Roscommon. It has many moorings and has a harbour for fishing enthusiasts. There are many scenic trails, golf, fishing, cycling and places of interest nearby for the visitor. It is the birthplace of Albert Reynolds the 8th Taoiseach of Ireland.