Breaks, holidays and vacations in on the Shannon river, Ireland
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Boat Hire and Travel Guide to the Shannon River in Ireland.

Boat Hire
All of the cruisers available for hire on the Shannon River in Ireland
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Cruising FAQ
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Carrick on Shannon has been an important crossing point on the river Shannon since ancient times. The town is the capital of Leitrim, and despite recent development, the town has managed to retain its olde worlde charm with its narrow streets. There is a large marina on the river at Carrick on Shannon, and some cruiser companies have bases there.

There a great deal to do in and around Carrick on Shannon, including great fishing, pony trekking, golf, shooting and more.

History

In 1684 George St George, a local landlord, was granted the rights to the tolls for the bridge over the river Shannon. In return, he contracted to keep the bridge in good working order.

Since that time, a new bridge with seventeen arches was built in 1718, and this in turn was replaced by the Shannon Commissioners in the eighteen forties.

This travel guide is available free of charge due to the travel agents commission taken on boat hire services on the river. Feel free to browse the site at your leisure - all we ask is that if you are taking a boating holiday on the Shannon, you book it through the Shannon River web site.