THE RIVERS SHANNON AND ERNE - Le Boat
THE RIVERSSHANNON AND ERNERegion guide
BelleekLO W E R LO U G HERNEApprox timeLeitrimIntersection of River Shannon and branch to Lough umnaTerryglass02 hr 30 min02 hr 15 min24 hr12 hr 15 min6 hr30030 min003 hr115 min010 hr 50 min11 hr 35 min14 hr02 hr 15 min8 hr1 hr 45 min003 hr130 min02 hr015 min030 min0Drumshanbo4 hrApprox timeLough Key Forest and Activit ParkBoyleIntersection of River Shannon and branch to Lough KeyMountshannonScarri Middle of Lough DergLeitrim3SHANNBoyle5 hr 15 min2 hr 30 minBelturbetNE0250033DromodMaximum speed allowedon canals in km/hRooskyThere are no speed limits on riversand in loughs, although please slowdown as you pass moored boats,marinas, fishermen and in narrowchannels where your wash can causedamage to the bank and wildlife.TarmonbarryONHALanesboroughPass oncoming boats onthe right-hand sideLO U G HREEAthlone0Clonmacnoise21ShannonbridgeNo. of locksN30 min03 hr1 hr 15 min1 hr 15 min0SH0NAONBanagherPORTUMNA0Approx time45 minERCARRICK ON SHANNONTerryglassInishfendraONW1Approx timeMiddle of Lough DergBallinamoreALLENDrumshanboNo. of locks2 hr45 minLO U G HLough KeyNo. of locks1 hr 45 minApprox timeIntersection of River Shannon and branch to Lough KeyBallyconnell11 hr1 hr 45 minInishfendra1745 minMiddle of Lough DergLeitrimERNE45 min45 minKillaloeU P P E R LO U G H30 min2 hrCarrybridge12DromineerGarrykennedy1YBallinamore9 hr 30 minABallyconnell1 arrybridge11 hrNEnniskillenNo. of locks5 hrSBelleek45 minLO U G HNo. of locks00Times are an approximation only and are calculated on the basis of an average speed of 7.5km/h and an average time of 12 minutesto pass through a lock. Your speed, the flow of the water and the time it takes to go through locks will all affect your GarrykennedyAERWBelturbet
BELLEEKAlthough just a small village,Belleek is one of Ireland’s top fivetourist destinations due to itsworld-renowned history in pottery,china and porcelain production.Cycle around town beforestopping at the Visitor Centrewhere you’ll learn all about thefamous porcelain, and pick up agift at the shop. You can also enjoya walk to the pretty Castle Caldwellin the west of the town.Belleek PotteryRecommended restaurant: TheForge Restaurant, Main Street. 15minutes walk from the harbour.Amenities: There are twosupermarkets, Centra andMckeoughs Foodmarket.ENNISKILLENEnniskillen is the biggest city of Fermanagh County. Downtown, takea walk and visit the magnificent Anglican Cathedral, St Macartin. Onthe outskirts, there are pretty places to stop and admire, including thegardens near the old fortified house in Tully Castle. Visit the imposingCastle Coole, a magnificent 18th-century mansion and landscape parkowned by the National Trust, and a perfect location for a refreshing walk.Staghal Church,BelturbetBELTURBETBelturbet is a peaceful and welcoming town by the canal. Take a walkdowntown to discover the beautiful Staghal Church. If you stay the night,you can dine in one of the many fine restaurants.Recommended restaurant: Seven Horse Restaurant on Main Street, a10 minute walk from the town mooringsAmenities: You’ll find supermarkets, pharmacies, a butchers and a bakery.Farmers Market: Fri (4pm-7pm, May-Oct) - Village Hall carparkBALLYCONNELLA picturesque town with a numberof good restaurants and typicalpubs. Fishing fans are spoilt forchoice with a warren of lakes andrivers containing everything fromtench to monster pike. 2km southof the river, the Slieve Russell Hoteland Golf club will impress the mostavid golfer and must be visited,even if just for afternoon tea.And a short taxi ride in the otherdirection is the enchanting BearEssentials teddy bear gift shopand visitor centre, which includes avintage teddy bear collection.Bear Essentials,BallyconnellRecommended restaurant:Angler’s Rest, located on MainStreet a short distance from theriver banks.Amenities: You’ll find asupermarket, butchers andpharmacy here.Recommended restaurant: The Devenish Lounge, located on DarlingStreet, close by to the River Erne.Amenities: You’ll find everything you need here – shops, supermarkets,pharmacies, bakeries, butchers, cafés and restaurants.St Macartin’s Cathedral,EnniskillenGOLFING WITH A VIEWEnniskillen Golf Club iswithin easy walking distancefrom the town centre. Thissuperb 18-hole parklandcourse has mature treelined fairways along withelevated tees overlooking thesurrounding area. You won’tfail to notice the outstandingviews over the town andsurrounding countryside.Castel Coole, EniskillenBALLINAMOREDRUMSHANBOBallinamore is a green and peaceful town with many activitieson offer. Walk the hiking paths around the town, take to yourbicycle or visit the equestrian centre (353 71 964 5708).Drumcoura Lake Resort is located just outside the town ofBallinamore. The resort has a horse riding arena, a saloon barand restaurant which combines the best elements of a wildwest saloon, with the atmosphere and friendliness of an Irishbar. The Drumcoura Lake Resort is also a great placefor trekking.Drumshanbo is a typical Irish village, witha once-thriving iron-mining industry. Thecity has a great religious past, and has threechurches that you can visit. Around thelake, there are also beautiful walking paths.The present parish church, St. Patrick’s waserected in 1845. Before that, parishionersworshipped in a church which stood nearthe site of the Famine Graveyard.Recommended restaurant: Smyth’s Bar, a traditional Irish publocated on Main Street, a short walk from the canal.Amenities: You’ll find supermarkets, pharmacies, butcher,bakery and various shops here.Recommended restaurant: Lough AllenHotel, a 10 minute walk from the mooringsAmenities: You’ll find a supermarket andpharmacy here.
DROMODThis small village has three lovelypubs and a restaurant, and isnoted for its excellent fishing onnearby Loughs Bofin and Boderg.The Bog Oak water feature in thecentre of the village is entitled ‘TheWeeping Tree’ and was made bya local craftsman from a piece ofbog oak which was found nearby.Lough Key Castleon Lough KeySegway tourLOUGH KEYExplore Lough Key Forest and Leisure Park ( 353 71 967 3122) for guaranteedfamily fun, come rain or shine. Lough Key Forest Park is renowned for its stunningviews, varied wildlife and historic buildings. It also has a wonderful visitor centrewith a treetop canopy walk, outdoor adventure playgrounds, segway tours andactivities, and a Lakeside Café. Inside, you’ll find the innovative Boda Borg, aSwedish concept and unique to Ireland. A challenge for both adults and children,once you enter the two-storey complex only teamwork, ingenuity and trial & errorwill allow you to progress through its 47 rooms! It contains fun-filled activities,imaginative puzzles and enjoyable tasks, but no instructions.Recommendedrestaurant: TheMoorings Bar &Restaurant, overlookingthe Lough Key Marina.Amenities: There’s afew small supermarketshere, and a pharmacy.Recommended restaurant:Cox’s Steakhouse, located a shortdistance from Dromod Harbouron Harbour Road.TARMONBARRYTarmonbarry is a welcomingtown with many signs of the past.Discover the hidden Abbey in thechurch grounds, built in the 12thcentury, or enjoy the sight of thegreat Carriglas Manor. Built in theearly 19th century, this Tudorrevival house was designed byDaniel Robertson and formerly theresidence of the Lefroy Family. It isnow owned by the Ireland NationalTrust. If you stay for the night inTarmonbarry, enjoy the plentifullocal pubs and restaurants.CARRICK-ON-SHANNONCarrick-on-Shannon town, LeitrimLEITRIMA quiet and pretty little village straddlingthe canal, Leitrim is a great place forscenic walks or countryside bike rides.The village lies in the heart of theBlueway and has a variety of naturetrails for walking enthusiasts, and thearea is full of forests and lakes. Next tothe bridge is the Leitrim Shooting Gallery( 353 071 96 23609), where you cantest your accuracy and skill by shootingan air rifle at targets. Archery lanes andan electric bike hire scheme are alsoavailable.Recommended restaurant: WavesRestaurant and Bar located within LeitrimMarina Hotel, overlooking Leitrim marina.Carrick-on-Shannon is the largest town in the county of Leitrim, andone of Ireland’s fastest growing resorts. It is the perfect destinationfor a short break with an abundance of visitor attractions, top-classrestaurants, nightlife and shopping. Parke’s Castle, situated in anidyllic setting on the banks of Lough Gill, was built in 1610 whenRobert Parke completed his fortified manor house on the site ofan earlier 15th century castle. Visit the unique Costello MemorialChapel, reputed to be the second smallest chapel in the world, anderected by Edward Costello to mark his devotion to his wife, whodied in 1877. The ruins of the old Carrick Castle can be glimpsed onthe Carrick Bridge. The Mulvey Centre offers a children’s play area,suitable for all ages, plus indoor bowling ( 353 71 96 21605).Recommended restaurant: The Oarsman, based in the heart oftown on Bridge Street or Cryans Hotel, overlooking the quayAmenities: There’s various supermarkets and shops here.Farmers Market: Thu (10am-2pm) - The Market Yard CentreTEE OFF BEFORE YOU SET OFF?Golf lovers can enjoy a round at Carrick Golf Club, a stunning18-hole course situated on the banks of Drumharlow Lake andBoyle River. It’s just a short taxi ride from the our base. The courseoffers a wonderful mix of breath-taking scenery and there aresome spectacular holes, not least the eighth where the tee-box issurrounded by water.Keenan Hotel,TarmonbarryGuinnessROOSKYThe beautiful village of Rooskyis a very well-known and populartourist destination along theShannon. The old town is famousfor its angling and the waterwaysare well stocked with perch, roachand bream. If you’re in the moodfor exercise there are some lovelypeaceful walking trails around thearea. The harbour is well equippedwith mooring points to spendthe evening and there is plenty of‘craic’ (the Irish term for fun) to behad in the local pubs.Amenities: You’ll find asupermarket and pharmacy here.Recommended restaurant:Keenan Hotel, next to themoorings.Amenities: You’ll find asupermarket, pharmacy, butcher,bakery and various shops here.LANESBOROUGHIn the small town of Lanesboroughstands one of the oldest centresof Christianity in Longford, SaintJohn’s church, a beautiful buildingbuilt on an older church datingfrom the 5th century.Recommended restaurant: TheSister’s Bistro, located on MainStreet in Lanesborough.Amenities: You’ll find a supermarket,pharmacy, butcher and bakery here.Fishing nearTarmonbarryLAKESIDE GOLFINGOn the south-easternshores of Lough Ree is GlassonGolf Club, boasting superblakeside scenery and tour-qualityfairways and greens. And nearby,in Hodson Bay, you’ll find AthloneGolf Club which has been chosenmany times by the GolfingUnion of Ireland as a venue forcompetitions at all levels.GlassonGolf Course
ATHLONEAthlone, the capital of theMidlands, is a welcoming town.Come and discover its culture,especially Athlone Castle, builtto defend the island againstFrench attacks and then partiallydestroyed by a lightning strikein 1967. Visit the Derryglad FolkMuseum where a collection ofFarm & Folk life in Ireland from 18thCentury is showcased. Athloneis home to the oldest pub in theworld, Sean’s Bar which attractsvisitors from all over the world andis situated on the banks of theRiver Shannon. Take time to seethe visitor centre and the beautifullandscapes over the river.Portumna CastleAthloneRecommended restaurant: The Left Bank Bistro, located on the leftbank of the river on Athlone High Street.Amenities: There’s supermarkets, pharmacies, a bakery and butcheravailable here.Farmers Market: Sat (10am-3pm) – Market macnoise is a wonderfulvestige of the past, lost to nature.Come here and discover manybeautiful monuments, like the oldmonastery, the cathedral ruinsand various temple ruins. To digdeeper into the fascinating historyof Clonmacnoise, visit the on-siteinterpretive visitor centre, whichdisplays a number of cross slabsand the 9th century Cross of theScriptures.Banagher is steeped in history. Come here and discover this peacefuland quiet town hiding many treasures of the past, like the old CastleClonony. Head downtown and visit the pretty Saint-Paul’s church. Thereare numerous fortifications around the town which date back to the 14thcentury. In 1760, Crank House was built – a two storey, six bay Georgiantownhouse with bow front and superb limestone doorway. The longsloping street in Banagher is lined with late-Georgian houses running upto the river where a bridge links Offaly with Galway.Recommended restaurant: Flynn’s Bar & Restaurant located on MainStreet, Banagher, just a short distance from the river.Amenities: There are a couple supermarkets and pharmacies here.Portumna is home to one of our Emerald Star bases.Situated at the head of Lough Derg, Portumna isone of Galway’s most attractive towns and is famousfor Portumna Castle, which both King James I andQueen Elizabeth I of England visited, and for thelords that once lived there. You can also visit the IrishWorkhouse Centre, the last resort of the destitutefrom the early 1840s to the early 1920s. Visitors areguided through the original workhouse buildings andview a short film on life in the workhouse. PortumnaForest Park is an excellent, well-maintained area withpicturesque views, different walking paths, bikingfacilities, and lots of beautiful wildlife.Recommended restaurant: La Bouche, located onPatrick Street, a 20 minute walk or short car journeyfrom the base.Amenities: You’ll find everything you need here –shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries, butchers,cafés and restaurants.Country Market: Fri (8:30am-12:30pm) – Town Hall
TERRYGLASSKILLALOEA pretty and welcoming village where you will enjoyhaving a rest. Terryglass is also the site of a 6thcentury monastic settlement, of which only a smallpart remains; but the area is very historic. It is believedthat baptisms were held in St. Augh’s Eye Well by SaintPatrick when he visited Terryglass. Saint Columba’sHeadache Well is also situated in Terryglass, andgained its name from Columba and its alleged powersof helping to cure migraines and headaches.Killaloe and Ballina are twowonderful green villagesseparated by the river. Take time tohave a walk on the old stone bridgeand appreciate the amazing riverviews. The old Roman CatholicChurch is also worth a visit. Thesurrounding area of Killaloe ispopular for hill-walking, while thetown itself is a maze of narrowstreets lined with old shops andhouses that line the steep hillsideand look down over the 13thcentury cathedral.Recommended restaurant: Derg Inn, a 10 minutewalk from Terryglass Harbour, or Paddy’s BarAmenities: You’ll find one small grocery store, onecafé and two pubs here.MOUNTSHANNONMountshannon is a beautiful and scenic village. Itwas designed as a model village and completedin 1742. The village was designed and built fromscratch by Alexander Woods, a Limerick merchant,who intended it as a purely Protestant settlement toimpress the surrounding Catholic population, in thehope they would convert to the Reformed Church. Infact the reverse happened – it was the Catholics whocolonised the village, and the picturesque Protestantchurch in a wooded churchyard bears testimony toWoods and his scheme.Recommended restaurant: The Snug Pizzeria, locatedon Main Street, 10 minutes walk from the river bank.Amenities:You’ll find a small grocery shop in thepetrol station, a short walk from the village centre.Market: Sat (11am-3pm) – Main StreetFishingLarkin’s Pub, GarrykennedyLough DergFISHING HEAVEN!Lough Derg is a spectacular stretch of waterand probably the best in Ireland for fishing,with huge shoals of quality bream, roach, hybrids andbig pike. The lough is huge – over 25 miles long – andaboard your boat you will have the pick of the ‘swims’.The bays around Mountshannon Harbour are perfectfor Trout, while Ferrox can be caught around DerryCastle near Killacoe. Remember, you can add an anglingdinghy to your boat hire in Ireland to access shallowbackwaters to catch tench.GARRYKENNEDYGarrykennedy is a quiet village that was once the residence of thepowerful Kennedy family. Its harbour was once an important stop onthe canal for transporting goods, particularly slate from the nearbymines. Visit the old Kennedy Castle, built in the 15th century, or explorethe lakeside forest walk and woodlands. There is also an access to thebiggest lake of Ireland, Lough Derg, where you can enjoy various watersports and fishing.Recommended restaurant: Larkin’s Bar and Restaurant, two minute’swalk from Garrykennedy harbour.SCARRIFFScariff is best known for its harbour. The Scarriff MarketHouse is recognised as the main representative of thetown. Every July the towns hosts the Harbour Festival,an open-air event which has been running since 2003and showcases the many attractions and amenitiesaccessible from Scariff.Recommended restaurant: McNamara’s Bar, locatedin the centre of Scarriff on Market Square.Amenities: There’s a couple supermarkets, abutchers and a pharmacy here.DROMINEEROnce an important port, Dromineer is now a populartourist town with various points of interest. Its ivy-cladcastle, overlooking the lough, dates back to the 14thcentury. One of the world’s oldest yacht clubs, LoughDerg Yacht Club, was first inaugurated in 1835, and isbased at Dromineer.Recommended restaurant: The Lake Café, situatedright on the shores of Lough Derg, overlooking theRiver Shannon.Amenities: There is a café and a pub here. A tiny shopselling basic groceries is also open during the peaksummer months.KillaloeRecommended restaurant:Molly’s Bar & Restaurant, LakesideDrive in Ballina. Just two minutesfrom the Killaloe Bridge.Amenities: You’ll findsupermarkets, a bakery andpharmacy here.Farmers Market: Sun (11am-3pm)
LOCKS AND LIFTING BRIDGESAll of the locks on the River Shannon are operated by a lock keeper. You and your crew should stay on boardas you enter the lock, looping your lines over the bollards and holding firmly to steady the boat as it ascends/descends. There is a fee of 1.50 for passage through each lock and lifting bridge – payable to the lock keeperin cash only.Locks on the Shannon-Erne Waterway are electric and user-operated. You need to purchase a ‘smart card’from the Le Boat/Emerald Star office ( 6.35 for 10 units / 12.70 for 20) – each lock will use 1 unit. On arrivalat each lock, set a crew member ashore so that they can walk to the control panel, scan the card and thelock operation will begin. The crew member should always stay next to the control panel while the lock is inoperation, ready to push the red stop button in case of emergencies. Please refer to the onboard Boat andNavigation Manual for more information about how to operate and pass through locks.OPENING TIMESPORTUMNA BRIDGE( 353 (0)90 974 1011)LOCKS ON RIVER SHANNONMon - SatSunMon - SatSunSHANNON-ERNEWATERWAYEvery day14th Mar –3rd Apr9am – 1pm2pm – 6:30pm10:30am – 1pm2pm – 4pm9:45am, 11am,12:30pm, 2:30pm,4:30pm & 5:30pm11am, 12:30pm,2:30pm & 4pm9am-8pm4th Apr –25th Sep9am – 1pm2pm – 8:30pm9am – 1pm2pm – 6pm9:45am. 11am,12:30pm, 3pm,5:30pm & 7:30pm11am, 12:30pm,3pm & 5:30pm9am-8pm26th Sep –31st Oct9am – 1pm 2pm –7:30pm10am – 1pm2pm – 4pm9:45am, 11am,12:30pm, 3pm, 5pm& 6:30pm11am, 12:30pm,2:30pm & 4pm9am-8pmPlease note the lifting bridges at Rooskey ( 353 (0)71 963 8018) and Tarmonbarry ( 353 (0)87 922 2020) are also operated by a lock keeper. There are noset times - they check them intermittently, so please be patient. They will be off-duty for lunch between 1pm and 2pm. All locks and bridges remain open onpublic holidays.MOORINGYou should only moor in designated moorings spots – please consult your onboard waterway map for exactlocations. Most public moorings are free, although there is a fee of 12 per night in Athlone Harbour, which wewould recommend you use. Competitor boat yards also usually offer moorings for a charge of approx. 10 a night.WATERYou will need to fill up your water tank once or twice during the course of a week. Most towns, village and lockshave water points which you can use for free. Consult your onboard waterway map for exact locations.Find uson FacebookShare with uson InstagramWatch uson YouTubeFSClogohere#loveleboatDisclaimer: We have endeavoured to ensure that all the information in this Guide is correct at time of printing. However, opening times and prices are subject tochange. Attractions, restaurants, locks and even stretches of the waterway can close without notice. Le Boat is happy to recommend all of the attractions andeating establishments featured within this Guide. However, they are not owned or managed by Le Boat and, as such, we cannot guarantee the quality of yourexperience at any particular time. If anything in this guide is not correct, we’d love to hear from you at guides@leboat.com so that we can revise future editions.Image credits: Castel Coole - By Andrew Humphreys - English Wikipedia en:Image:Castle Coole Frontage.JPG, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid 4427727 Belleek pottery - Kenneth Allen [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Staghal Church, Belturbet - St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen - By Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid 23313245By Jimmy Harris (Flickr) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia CommonsRegionGuides Ireland ENG
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