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Here
are just a few great Reasons for enjoying Region:
Scenic
Beauty
Shannon and the Western Regions of Ireland boast natural beauty
and spectacular scenery. The incredible coast of Kerry to Donegal
with cliffs and golden beaches; the magnificent Cliffs of Moher
in Co. Clare; the famous Burren District in Co. Clare with its lunar
landscapes and rare flora; The River Shannon and its beautiful lakes;
Glenveagh National Park in Co. Donegal; Ben Bulben in Sligo; the
splendour of Connemara; the Slieve Bloom Mountains; the world-famous
Lakes of Killarney and the Dingle Peninsula in Co. Kerry. All within
a compact area that is less 5 hours drive from end to end.
Great
Entertainment
From Donegal to Kerry; Tipperary to Clare and Sligo to Limerick,
the Western Region’s celebrate the musical and dramatic talent
of its people. There are famous medieval castle banquets at Bunratty,
Knappogue and Dunguaire Castles; high quality cabarets; traditional
Irish music pubs and dance evenings (many of which invite and welcome
participation); dinner shows, classical recitals, theatrical events
and fine dining restaurants. You will never be far from great entertainment.
A
sporting paradise
You’ll find great sporting facilities in Shannon and Ireland’s
Western Regions. Incredible golf courses including world rated links
courses and magnificent parkland courses. A wealth of fish-filled
lakes and rivers and the Atlantic for sea-angling. horse riding,
snorkelling and diving. Great trail walks and cycling options. For
those who would just like to enjoy a spectator sport, Gaelic Games
(football and hurling) provides excellent entertainment as does
rugby, horse racing and greyhound racing.
Great
Visitor Attractions
Ireland’s Western Regions have an incredible history and reminders
of our ancient past abound. Mediaeval castle, ancient forts and
burial sites, abbeys and monasteries, bronze-age settlements are
all there to be explored. The Western Region’s attractions
also include waterworlds, sealife centres, folk parks, museums,
show-caves, pet-farms, steam-trains, Shannon River cruises, island
and dolphin-watching boat trips and more.
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Accommodating
Accommodations range from luxury castle hotels and comfortable family-run
hotels to holiday hostels, bed and breakfast and Irish farmhouse
accommodation. Self-catering accommodation is another great option
in a thatched cottage or a modern accommodation. You can also solve
your accommodation and transport problems at a stroke – by
renting a self-drive Shannon luxury cruiser.
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