Shannon City Breaks

A guide to Shannon

Shannon offers the chance to discover the splendid scenery of the west coast of Ireland, visit outstandingly atmospheric manor houses and castles, experience legendary Irish hospitality and enjoy a truly unique, living cultural heritage. The city is a paradise for lovers of welcoming traditional pubs and exhilarating Irish music, song and dance. Complementing the region’s terrific live music scene, there's a uniquely Irish cultural life here that includes classical concerts, theatre, storytelling, poetry readings and medieval banquets. The burgeoning cities of Limerick and Ennis, just 15 miles from Shannon airport, ensures that the city is not lacking in quality restaurants, shops, museums and lively cosmopolitan nightlife.

Outstanding scenery and attractions

The city is an ideal choice for those wishing to discover the splendidly varied landscapes of the celebrated Irish counties of Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly and Galway. Hire a car or use public transport and explore the famous Cliffs of Moher and the atmospheric Burren plateau, or tour the peat bogs of Offaly and the fabulous Atlantic coastline and beaches of the West Clare Peninsula. Regional ferries mean you could include a trip to the fabulous Aran Islands.

An outdoor paradise

With so much fabulous scenery, Shannon offers a rewarding choice of outdoor activities: beautiful walking, cycling and horse riding, terrific nature trails and forest paths, angling on the Shannon River, boating on beautiful Lough Derg, world-class scenic golf, top birdwatching, and even dolphin spotting on the Shannon Estuary. A wealth of impressive manor houses and castles and the region’s long list of family attractions and interesting museums make Shannon an ideal short family holiday destination.