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Boat Hire Travel Guide to the Shannon River in Ireland

There are some things it's good to know when your cruising the Shannon River in Ireland like where to moor, or where you can do your laundry. There are service blocks at many marinas along the river that provide bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities. There's also information on taxis, banks, doctors and churches where available.

Mooring

Castle harbour sits on Lough Derg, at the edge of Portumna Forest park. There are also full marina facilities at the Emerald Star base a little further up river at Connaught Harbour, and mooring at Meelick. The lock keeper for Meelick lock can be contacted at 00353 (0)90-6451359, and the swinging bridge opens six times a day at set times.

Boating Facilities

Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Water: Yes
Diesel: Yes
Power: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Pumpout: Yes

Local Services

Post Office
Post Office
RC Church
St. Brigids. Phone 00353 (0)90 9741092
Police
00353 (0)90 9741004
Taxi
  • Tony's Cabs. 00353 (0)87 2244773
  • Taxi Tom: 00353 (0)87 9978043
Banks
  • Bank of Ireland, Portumna. Phone: 00353 (0)90 9741021.
  • AIB Bank, Portumna. Phone 00353 (0)90 9741383
  • ATM at Gala Supermarket.
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