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.
Take to the Water... Enjoy a range of Activities
The Shannon Region is dominated by water. Clares Atlantic coastline is dotted with sheltered bays and sweeping sandy beaches. Inland, there are over 200 lakes and rivers, most notably the great River Shannon and its largest lake, Lough Derg Irelands pleasure lake. The Region is a superb watersports venue and options include angling, surfing, sailing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, board sailing, skiing, sub-aqua diving and Shannon Cruising.
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.
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.
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.
Explore Shannon Region's Spectacular 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.
The Shannon Region... A Fishing Kingdom
The Shannon Region lies at the heart of the beautiful west of Ireland and offers you the full spectrum of angling challenge. The Atlantic Sea coast and the sheltered waters of the Shannon Estuary offer excellent sea fishing from the shore and at sea. The River Shannon, which flows through the region's heartland, its great lake Lough Derg, its many tributaries, and the many lakes dotted throughout County Clare present lots of exciting possibilities for rod and line.
Driving Routes… The Open Road Beckons
The open road beckons. Where will it take you today?
The Shannon Region offers space, stunning scenery, changing landscapes, special journeys and wonderful destinations. Enjoy the endless diversity of the region on these suggested routes. 6 of these drives are loop routes which can be started and finished at any point. Take as long as you want and don’t be afraid to divert off the main thoroughfares. Seek out the hidden places and you will be well rewarded.
