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Carrick-on-Shannon is the county town of Leitrim, Ireland. It lies magnificently on the border of Co. Roscommon and on the River Shannon, Ireland’s longest river. This bustling town in Leitrim has endless appeals extended out to tourists.
With its idyllic location on the River Shannon, Carrick-on-Shannon has earned itself a reputation being the cruising capital of Shannon and as such, tourists can rightly expect for the finest cruising experience on this town. The Shannon Erne Waterway, that links the River Shannon and River Erne, offers a 750 km cruise setting. Aside from the Shannon Erne Waterway, there are still more cruising routes worth traversing. The River Boyle is yet another great cruising spot. The river will take you to Lough Key Forest Park and Drum Bridge. There are cabin cruisers and river crafts available most particularly on the Summer season. There are also a number of cruiser hire companies operating on this town.
Carrick-on-Shannon is also the walker’s paradise. Interested walkers will be taken into the most scenic and historic parts of the town. The walking route will take walkers to the most prominent landmarks of the town including the Bridge and Quay, the historical Carrick Castle, the Town Hall, Costello Memorial Chapel, Town Clock, Market Yard, St. Georges Terrace, Hatley Manor, the old century Courthouse and Gaol, St. Mary’s and St. George’s churches, the Presentation House at the end of the Main Street, the old district hospital and St. Patrick’s hospital. These landmarks are on view as you indulge in a walking activity in this town.
Carrick-on-Shannon is certainly more than just a cruising paradise; this is also your angling heaven. There are almost 41 lakes available - plus the River Shannon - to satisfy your angling needs. These lakes and rivers abound in rich stocks of Roach, Bream, Rudd, Tench, Pike, Perch, Eel and Trout. Even the less inclined angler will still have their own satisfying fill on the unparalleled vista that surrounds the area.
The town has its own golf appeal, the Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club. The club offers an 18-hole challenging golf course. The course is ideal to test how well you play the game. It offers quite impressive challenges for golfers’ different levels of game know-how. The holes are set on the most panoramic site of the town. The River Boyle and Drumharlow Lake grace the view on the new nine holes. This golf club is an excellent choice for a rousing tee moment while on a vacation.
Carrick-on-Shannon exudes natural charms like no other ordinary setting can offer. Its appeal is limitless and its lure knows no boundary. Enjoy days of pure bliss, pleasure and enjoyment in one easy step – come to Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland.
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