Nestling on the banks of the river, upstream from Shannonbridge is the ancient city of Clonmacnoise. This...

The great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th...

Rinn Duin peninsula is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. This is the Rinn Duin Castle estate,...

Lough Ree (Lake of the Kings) Upon entering Lough Ree from Athlone, please...

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre is a family friendly tourist attraction in the heart of...

Clonony Castle was built by the MacCoughlan clan in the 1500’s and was the site where the...

The Martello Tower near the old bridge in Banagher is a fine example of a 17th century Napoleonic fortification....

The Island's first monastery was founded by  Saint Kieran in 544 before moving on...

The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland, with a total length of 386 km. It...