Fun and Festivals for All
From fun-filled family events to adrenaline pumping sport and toetapping trad, mark your calendar and book your festival break today. Download your 2012 Calendar here.
Trick or Treat in the Shannon Region
Head to the Shannon Region this Halloween and Mid-term for a scarily good time! From haunted castles to to ghostly walking tours the Shannon region is jam-packed this autumn with a range of family fun events.
The Shannon Region... Smiles for Seniors
For those on a weekend break or for those planning a longer stay, whether you are looking for some retail therapy or to appreciate heritage and culture, to watch a sporting event or to enjoy a concert, there is a wealth of attractions and activities for everyone to enjoy in Ireland’s Shannon Region.
President Obama Visit to Ireland
Following in the footsteps of John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, President of the USA Barack Obama will visit Ireland this month.
School Tours 2011 in Ireland's Shannon Region
Ireland’s Shannon Region is the place to come for lots of school-free fun! All students from tots to teens are catered for with a wide range of activities and attractions that will amuse, entertain and educate its visitors.
Visitor Gardens
Ireland has an enviable reputation for the variety of plants, shrubs and trees which its weather, softened by the Gulf Stream, allows to flourish in the most unusual of places. The Shannon Region has many beautifully designed and maintained gardens which are open to the public, from the formal and grand to the more relaxed private garden; all of which are a pleasure to visit.
Shannon Cruising… Take to the open water
The River Shannon and its magnificent lakes - one of the largest amongst them is Lough Derg - combine to form one of Europe's finest navigable inland waterways. You can hire and captain your own fully-equipped and beautifully furnished luxury cruiser and, with the minimum of tuition, the mighty Shannon is yours to explore and enjoy.
Attractions... Over 100 Attractions Await
The Shannon Region has an unparalleled range of top visitor attractions to choose from and enjoy. The attractions come highly recommended and are all within easy reach of Shannon Airport and Limerick City. Don’t miss these major milestones on your holiday map.
Great Golf in Ireland's Shannon Region
The coastal grandeur and unspoiled greenery of the Shannon Region, easily lends itself to the relaxing game of golf. Here you will find more than 30 quality courses, each one uniquely challenging and with a character that is visually exciting.
Walking - the best way to experience the Shannon Region
Walking is truly the best way to experience the beauty of the Shannon Region. A network of quiet country roads and lanes, forest paths and mountain trails will take you to the heart of the beautiful, rural countryside.
On Your Bike... Cycling the Shannon Region
Within Ireland's Shannon Region, there is a feast of great cycling options through a series of scenic routes. There are country roads leading to seaside coves, stopping places by lake and rivers, and to mountain tops. The variety of scenery is almost endless: lowlands with rural villages and towns, castles, historic sites and parks to visit; highlands with fantastic scenary; and the Atlantic coastline of Clare. Rich in breathtaking scenery, the area has been referred to as the cyclist’s paradise.
Entertainment… a great cultural experience
We know how to enjoy ourselves in the Shannon Region and we delight in entertaining our guests in both novel and traditional ways. You can find love at a matchmaking festival, hear the cream of Irish Traditional musicians, enjoy classical music and ballet, modern dance or opera. There’s comedy, film, theatre, festivals and story telling; something for all ages and tastes. This is where you truly get to see and join the Irish at play.
Limerick European City of Sport 2011
This year Limerick will play host to an exciting and eclectic mix of events that will showcase all that’s best on Shannonside in a year when it has been chosen as European City of Sport. Here you can find an array of events taking place throughout the year.
