Mountshannon Harbour — Attraction in County Clare

Was there, on the marina, from Thursday to Sunday. Place was relaxed on weekdays, quite busy from Friday lunchtime till Sunday night. Typical, well maintained and serviced Waterways Ireland marina. Lots of people, all good humoured. Older set swimming off the beach, youngsters bombing off the pontoons (tut tut!). Good reports about the pub and the restaurant, and the ice cream shop, up in the village. I like the quiet life so I'd avoid in high season at weekends. Good buzz, though, non...

This was our summer holidays this year ,cruising on the Shannon.Mount Shannon was one of those towns we visited and fell in love with .If I could have stayed longer I would have .A beautiful town on the shores of Lough Derg,with loads of aminities,including swimming,facilities even for the kids,lovely small streets you want to get lost in,scenery to die for,and a beautiful place call Holy Island ,going back to the 6th century,which is well worth a visit.The people are very...

A lot has changed here and for the better. Walkways are better and a new café near the waters edge. Nice piece of new metal artwork entitled the Mayfly nestling on a nice well kept grass area. Toilets were open, clean and tidy. Newly laid footpaths in process of being finished off. The place is peaceful yet in the summer I...