Introducing Carrick-on-Shannon
Since the completion of the Shannon-Erne Waterway, Carrick-on-Shannon (Cora Droma Rúisc) has become a major marina, and a recent influx of international business centres has seen the town’s population surge. Tourism remains Carrick’s main industry, however, and its charming village centre and riverside location make a popular weekend destination, so you’ll need to plan your visit well ahead.
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During the 17th century and most of the 18th it was a Protestant town, but Catholics were permitted to live in the area known as ‘the Liberty’ on the Roscommon side of the river.
Last updated: Sep 16, 2008
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Slow food along the Shannon
15 March 2011
Taking to the inland waterways is a wonderfully leisurely way of seeing Ireland‘s hidden corners. Flanked by lush riverside pastures,...
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RE: Bunratty & Roscommon & Dublin
by sarahgriffin 11 March 2011
Haha! Old Luke would give you a run for your money alright. Glencar Waterfall is about 40 mins by car from Carrick-on-Shannon in Roscomm…
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Cruising the Shannon River
by Littleriches 17 May 2010
Hi everyone! We are debating renting a boat and cruising on the Shannon river for 3 days in May (either starting Portumna or Carrick…
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RE: Ireland Suggestions from Galway to Donegal?
by treesaregreene 21 February 2010
I think you should definitely spend a night or two in Sligo town and county. Lots to see and do around here...Yeats county, Glencar waterfal…
