Oneway: Carrick-on-Shannon to Portumna
Allow 7 to 14 nights
On an Irish cruise, you’ll kick back and have a picnic, ride your bicycle to ancient ruins or a pub, and just love life!
Itinerary & Activities
- Waterways:
- River Shannon
- Lock types:
- High-tech locks (with fee)
Carrick-on-Shannon
Carrick-On-Shannon is the largest town in County Leitrim. The ruins of the old Carrick Castle can be glimpsed on the Carrick Bridge. Stop in this pretty town and visit the great Saint-Mary's Church. Learn its history and discover its culture in the art center.
Roosky
This picturesque village is an important boating harbour on the River Shannon with many attractive mooring places. There are some lovely walks here, and really good spots for anglers.
Tarmonbarry
Tarmonbarry is a welcoming town with many vestiges of the past. Discover the hidden Abbey in the church grounds, built in the twelth century or enjoy the sight of the great Carriglas Manor. If you stay for the night, enjoy the plentiful local pubs and restaurants.
Lanesborough
In the small town of Lanesborough stands one of the oldest centres of Christianity in Longford, Saint-John's church, a beautiful building built on an older church dating from the 5th century.
Athlone
Athlone, the capital of the Midlands, is a welcoming town. Come and discover its culture, especially Athlone Castle, built to defend the island against French attacks and then partially destroyed by a lightening strike in 1967. Take time to see the visitor centre and the beautiful landscapes over the river Shannon.
Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise is a wonderful vestige of the past, lost in nature. Discover a great monastery, which was once the most famous of the island, before beeing destroyed by Athlone. Come here and discover many beautiful monuments, like the old monastery, the ruin of the cathedral and the pretty castle ruins too. The landscapes are here just marvelous.
Shannonbridge
Banagher
Banagher is steeped in history. Come here and discover this peaceful and quiet town hiding many treasures of the past, like the old Castle Clonony. Head downtown and visit the pretty Saint-Paul's church.
Portumna
Situated at the head of Lough Derg, Portumna is one of Galway's most attractive towns and is famous for Portumna Castle which both King James I and Queen Elizabeth I of England visited, and for the lords that lived there.
It’s all about tradition
Discover Athlone's history, especially the Folk Museum, which trace Irish farming and folk traditions from the 18th century.
Explore Portumna Castle
Visiting the castle and walled gardens takes you back to a time of aristocratic wealth.
See historic Lanesborough
This picturesque town is home to St. John's Church. A church has been on the site since the 5th century.
Ancient Clonmacnoise
Near Shannonbridge, monks established Clonmacnoise in the 6th century. Here you will see amazing ruins!
The arts centre beckons you
When in lovely Carrick-on-Shannon, see the Dock Arts Centre in a 19th-century courthouse!
A manor house to remember
Built in 1837, the Carrigglas Manor in Tarmonbarry is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture.
River views are why you cruise
The nearby mountains and hilltop villages provide a great view of the River Shannon!
Famous drinks in Ireland
Irish beer, the famous Guiness, and irish whiskey are known all over the world. Now it's time to taste them!
The beautiful golf in Athlone
Stop in this historic city and play a round at its large golf course.
Enjoy quality angling all day long
Throughout your cruise, the rivers offers carp, bream, and other fish.
Go horseback riding
In Banagher, take a horse ride along gorgeous country trails, and then kick back in a pub with Irish brew!