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'shannon Princess Ii'

River Shannon & Lough Derg



Tour Description:

Shannon Princess II' cruises through the lush, green countryside along some of the Emerald Isle's prettiest waterways. Your Irish captain, Ruair? Gibbons, and his wife Olivia, a renowned chef, invite you to make their lovely barge your home.

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ITINERARY

Cruise the waters of the River Shannon onto lovely Lough Derg. At the lake's widest point, ease westward to a mooring at Mountshannon, perched high above the water. After lunch, visit Ireland's living past at the Craggaunowen Project, a re-creation of everyday life in the Iron Age and early Christian Ireland. 'Shannon Princess' Barge B L D

Day 1: SUNDAY
Cruise to Terryglass, a small and beautifully maintained village. Have lunch ashore at the quaint Derg Restaurant, followed by an excursion to Leap Castle, Ireland's most haunted house. Learn the fascinating history of the castle from Sean Ryan and his family who, as they demonstrate, are also talented traditional musicians. 'Shannon Princess' Barge B L D

Day 2: MONDAY
Take an excursion to the lively university town of Galway, Ireland's third-largest city and a stronghold of the Irish language. Legend has it that Christopher Columbus prayed in Galway's Lady Chapel at the Church of St. Nicholas before setting off for the New World. Today's visit includes a tour of the famed Irish crystal factory and lunch at the popular Quay Street Restaurant. After lunch, there is time to shop before rejoining lunch, there is time to shop before rejoining 'Shannon Princess II' at Banagher. 'Shannon Princess' Barge B L D

Day 3: TUESDAY
Travel toward the riverside town of Athlone, stopping en route at the ruins of Clonmacnoise, a famed 6th-century university and early Christian settlement. Continue north through Europe's richest examples of "callows" landscape in one of Ireland's finest wildflower reserves. 'Shannon Princess' Barge B L D

Day 4: WEDNESDAY
Cruise to Lough Ree to explore some of the 365 islands, mooring at pretty Quigley's Marina on the beautiful "Inner Lakes" of the Lough. After lunch, visit Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre with its excavated bog road built of oak in 148 BC. Return to 'Shannon Princess II' for a final farewell dinner on board. 'Shannon Princess' Barge B L D

Day 5: THURSDAY
After breakfast, transfer back to Dublin where your tour ends at Aberdeen Lodge Hotel. B

Day 6: FRIDAY
Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.

Day 7: SATURDAY