The Shannon is Ireland’s greatest geographical landmark and the longest river. It is both a barrier and highway – a silver ribbon holding back the rugged landscapes of the west from the gentler plains ...

The River Shannon featured in a recent episode of the series World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. The show was broadcasted on Britain’s Channel 5 television on Friday, 07 May 2021 to an approximate ...

According to Irish legend, Rowan trees once dropped their bright red berries into a sparkling well full of salmon. Fish that gulped the fruit would gain red spots and great wisdom, and men labored to ...

Proper Irish chats, the "do you know" game, taking proper time-out with family, the River Shannon boat holidays have come into their own during the coronavirus. Take it from a boat-owning regular. “We ...

County Tipperary sits snugly in the heart of Ireland. Known for its verdant fields, strong beef and dairy production, and some of Ireland's most famous historical landmarks, such as the Rock of Cashel ...

Nearly half of all rivers on the island of Ireland are “below good ecological health standards”, while almost one fifth are in poor or bad ecological health, according to the Rivers Trust. Agriculture ...

The Shannon is the longest river in Ireland and Britain, flowing more than 200 miles from its source in northwestern County Cavan south to the Atlantic Ocean. This historic Irish geographical landmark ...

The Shannon is Ireland’s greatest geographical landmark and longest river. It is both a barrier and highway, a silver ribbon holding back the rugged landscapes of the west from the gentler plains to ...