Shannon (Shannon), the second largest city in Clare County, is located at the mouth of the river of the same name. It is the only city in Ireland founded after the Second World War (in 1960) in order to develop the regional economy. So it's no wonder that there is really nothing to look at in the city itself - which can not be said about the surroundings. But Shannon International Airport is the ideal starting point for traveling around the country.

The construction of the city is inextricably linked with Shannon International Airport and Shannon Free Industrial Zone, where the largest technology companies are located: Shannon Aerospace, Molex, Intel, Avocent and Element 6.

How to get to Shannon

Shannon is the starting point in traveling through the expanses of Ireland.

By plane

Shannon International Airport was built in 1936 and was an important point on transatlantic flights - refueling sides going to America. In 1947, the first in the world duty-free zone Duty Free was opened at the airport of Shannon.

In the 1960s. because of the development of jet aircraft, when the aircraft were able to travel a long distance without refueling, Shannon's airport lost the main passenger traffic. And only in the 1990's. Thanks to the development of the tourism industry, it began to increase. Now the airport receives more than 3 million passengers annually, and has regular communication with the cities of Great Britain, Europe and the USA.

Citylink provides regular communication between Shannon Airport and Galway, and JJ Kavanagh & Sons connects Shannon Airport with Dublin Airport and Limerick.

By bus

Bus Eireann operates flights from Shannon Airport to Cork (cost 11, 7 EUR, travel time 2 hours 30 minutes), Ennis (5, 4 EUR, 50 min), Galway (10, 8 EUR, 1 hour 45 min), Limerick (5, 3 EUR, 55 min). The cost may vary depending on the day of the week. Bus Eireann also operates flights from the city of Shannon to Dublin (fare is 14, 9 euros).

By train

The railway station in Shannon is not, but by taxi or bus you can get to Limerick, and then the Irish railways to other cities. From Limerick, trains follow in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Rosler.

On auto

By car from Shannon, you can get to Limerick, which is located 20 km. Limerick is connected to Dublin by the N7 motorway, with Galway and Limerick - motorway N18, with Cork - N20 motorway, with Kerry - N21 motorway, with Waterford - motorway N24. The car can be rented at Shannon Airport.

By ferry

The main tourist routes in the western region of Ireland (the Shannon region) are watered .On a ferry from Killimer, located 50 minutes from Shannon, you can reach the village of Tarbert, located in the county of Kerry..The ferry service will take about 20 minutes, save time and provide an opportunity for sightseeing in the counties of Kerry, Clare and Limerick..The fare will be 20 EUR per car, including the driver and passengers in one direction, EUR 5 per person without a car or for a bicyclist .

The climate of Shannon is

March 1, Sunday Partly cloudy, light rain +6 ° С in the day +5 ° С at night ° С water	March 2, Monday Cloudy, rain +4 ° С in the day +2 ° С at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms +6 ° С in the day +1 ° C at night ° С water
Shannon weather forecast for 10 days

Winters are usually mild, and in summer - cool. The average temperature in January is 7-9 ° C, in summer the arrow of the thermometer rarely rises above 18-20 ° C.

Rain is the most common form of rainfall. Humidity is high and ranges from 70% to 100%.

See also the current weather forecast in Shannon for 10 days.

Money

The currency can be exchanged in banks, specialized exchange offices, hotels and at the airport. Banks are usually open from 10:00 to 16:00. Cash can be withdrawn from the card at street machines, available around the clock.

Shopping

Skycourt Shopping Center with lots of shops, restaurants and parking.

"Ballycasey Craft Center", located 10 minutes drive from Shannon International Airport and 5 minutes drive from the city center. Here you can buy products of many talented craftsmen and designers. There is a restaurant and parking available for guests.

Kitchen

The restaurant, located in the Carrygerry Country House Hotel, a country house built in 1793, is located in a picturesque location near Shannon. The restaurant received the award as the best restaurant of the year.

The restaurant "Blairs Bar and Restaurant" is located in the hotel "The Park Inn Shannon Airport" located at the airport, and offers a daily menu.

"Shannon Knights Inn", located in the heart of the city, combines two bars, a dining room, a club "Knight" (Knight) and a liquor store.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions in the vicinity of Shannon

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (Clare County), located in the village of Bunratty, 4 km east of Shannon. Bunratty Castle is one of the most famous and well-preserved medieval castles in Ireland. The park recreated the general atmosphere of the village, which reigned here in the 19th century: houses with a thatched roof, old furniture, utensils and other household items of the village.

The National Reserve "The Burren Center" (website) in the village of Kilfenor, is located on a plateau of limestone origin, on the territory of which there are megalithic tombs and monuments older than the Egyptian pyramids.

The historic village of Adair (county of Limerick) is one of the most beautiful villages in Ireland. The main street of the village combines elements of Irish architecture and English style.

King John's Castle and St Mary's Cathedral, located on the island of King's Island (County Limerick). The walls, towers and defensive fortifications of the castle have survived to this day, which attracts a large number of tourists.

Cave Aylwee (Aillwee Cave website), Clare County, which is already 2 million years old, was opened in 1940. Situated 3 km south of the village of Ballyvaughan, the cave was formed due to the melting of glaciers. The ticket price is 17 EUR per adult. The cave is open all year round from 10 to 17:30, and in July and August it closes an hour later.

Cliffs of Moher, a web site, is located near Doolin and the O'Brien Tower, which, thanks to its location at the very edge of the cliff, offers a magnificent panorama.

Desmond Hall, Limerick County, is a medieval reception hall.

Preserve "Dromore Wood" with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Here, in its original form, rivers, lakes, peat bogs, reed beds, flood meadows, karras (karst deposits) and forests have been preserved. O'Brien Castle (O'Brien Castle) built in the 17th century stands on the shore of the lake. Also you can see the ruins of an ancient castle, two round fortresses, a church and a lime kiln.

Dunguaire Castle - an Irish stone fortress built in the 16th century, is located near the town of Kinwar on the southeastern coast of Galway Bay in the same county and is considered one of the most popular castles in Ireland.

Franciscan Men's Monastery "Ennis Friary" XIII century (County Clare).

Roskrea (Roscrea, website), North Tipperary County, is one of the oldest and most historic cities in Ireland. Located on the "Slí Dhála", one of the five great roads of ancient Ireland, was founded as a monastic settlement.

Inis Cathaig, located about one mile from the town of Kilrush in Clare County, is a monastic settlement founded in the sixth century by the Holy Senan. The ruins of 6 churches and one of the highest round towers of Ireland 120-foot high survive.

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